In action, it feels about half a beat faster than when unlocking the Pixel 6 - just fast enough to be noticeable. Although it’s far from perfect, early adopters will be glad to learn this year’s sensor is definitely better.
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The Pixel 6 would routinely fail to recognize fingerprints, something Google embarrassingly blamed on “enhanced security algorithms.” Ultimately, it doesn’t seem like that was the case after numerous software patches, it remains a mediocre sensor.Īfter some slight improvements on the Pixel 6a earlier this year, it does seem like Google has gotten a handle on the situation. Not only was it slow to unlock, but for the first few months post-launch, it was also completely unreliable for daily use. Plenty of bloggers have worn out their keyboards while covering the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro’s sluggish in-display fingerprint sensor.
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Let’s talk biometrics, something the Pixel 6 series struggled with. I don’t think anyone will complain about Google’s build quality here, though if you're after pure luxury, you might be better off grabbing the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
The phone feels premium, though perhaps not quite up to the level of Samsung’s recent Galaxy S-series phones. I have my qualms with the Pixel 7 Pro’s design, but overall, I quite like it. This high-gloss finish feels like something meant to look eye-catching while on display, but certainly not to be touched. If you have sweaty or clammy hands (as I do), the phone feels unpleasant to hold after a while, as all the oils from your palms build up. While the white model should do an alright job of hiding fingerprints and smudges, the black model I’m testing shows everything. This design is a cruel reminder of how I’d do anything to get back to the frosted glass seen on the Pixel 4. Like in 2021, the back of the Pixel 7 Pro is made of glossy glass, though the two-tone look is replaced by a single shade on both sides of the camera bar. Only the volume rocker and power buttons use a matte finish, giving us a small glimpse into a world where Google gave up on what it considers premium.
This metal picks up fingerprints and smudges like crazy and quickly showed off scratches from regular use. It’s obvious that most smartphone companies see “shiny” as the current premium material to sell to users, but I can’t say I feel the same. Unfortunately, Google opted to use “polished” aluminum on the Pixel 7 Pro’s camera bar and frame rather than the matte metal seen on the Pixel 7. It also helps the phone stand out among a sea of competition - you always recognize a Pixel in a crowded room. Unlike the competition, the Pixel 7 Pro does not rock back and forth when it’s placed on a desk. If modern flagships are all but required to use a bump to fit various lenses and sensors, extending this space across the entire device makes sense. I suspect the camera bar will continue to be controversial among Pixel fans, but a year into this design, I love it. It’s also a practical change Google provides three cutouts in its aluminum-clad camera bar for the lenses and flash, which should prevent the lens flaring issues that plagued 2021's models. It’s a much better look - I always thought the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro looked unfinished in this regard. Instead, Google has opted to add an aluminum cover to the camera bar, blending seamlessly into the frame (give or take a couple of antenna lines). Gone is the black visor that helped inspire countless memes among gadget fans. You'll find the most obvious change on the camera bar. Google’s no different at first glance, the Pixel 7 Pro looks nearly indistinguishable from the 6 Pro, with all of its improvements found in the finer details of the phone. The Galaxy S22, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4, the OnePlus 10 Pro, and Apple’s entire iPhone 14 series - all of these devices have offered slight refinements on whatever shipped the year before. In 2022, nearly every major smartphone company has shipped iterative successors to their previous flagship smartphones, choosing not to invest heavily in a fresh new take.
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