Google caused quite a stir last year when it introduced the Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6. Not only for the aesthetically controversial camera bar, but also for introducing a number of rather impressive computational photography features.
This year, Google has introduced updated versions, the Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7. On the Pro version, key improvements include an updated ultra-wide camera with AF that enables a new macro mode, as well as a longer telephoto camera now offering 5x optical zoom, and up to 30x Super Res Zoom. You also get a premium wide camera, which like the telephoto includes optical image stabilisation.
The Pixel 7 Pro is priced at £849 for the 128GB storage option, which is noticeably less than other premium smartphones which often hit the £1,000+ price point. For that reason, the Pixel 7 Pro offers great value for money.
The selfie camera is a 10.8MP f/2.2 wideangle (21mm equivalent) camera, which is fixed focus, and therefore doesn’t match the auto focus selfie cameras on some other premium smartphones.
But does this all come together to give us high-quality images, or is there anything missing?
Handling and design
The 6.7in curved screen looks great, with a QHD+ resolution, and an LPTO OLED always-on display. Its refresh rate is up to 120Hz – this is adjusted as needed, either to give smoother performance, or to save battery life. Colours look fantastic on the screen, and it offers a very good level of brightness.
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140 years of change
AP has become the world’s oldest surviving consumer photo magazine because we have moved with the times, says Nigel Atherton
Preserving history in platinum
A deep dive into the meticulous art of platinum printing, and the collaboration between the Royal Geographical Society and Salto Ulbeek. Mike Crawford explores how they brought historical photographs to life with enduring beauty and precision
Life in the past lane
What was life like for an amateur photographer in 1884? John Wade takes a trip back in time
Choice cuts
How many trillions of photographs must have been taken in the past 140 years? Amy Davies asked some of our regular contributors for their favourites....a difficult task, to say the least
How good a camera can you buy for just £140?
Three members of the AP team see what they can find for the money
Round Five: The Best of the Rest
The APOY judges choose their favourite images that didn’t make the top ten of our Landscapes category
Amateur Photographer of the Year
Here are the top ten images uploaded to Photocrowd from Round Five, Landscapes, with comments by the AP team and our guest judge
FILM STARS A lifetime of landmarks
Cameras that hit the headlines between then and now. John Wade is your guide
140 years of Amateur Photographer
As AP celebrates its 140th birthday next month, Nigel Atherton looks back at its glorious past
John Wade considers...World War II: Home Front 1940, by A.J O'Brien
Say the word 'Wall's' to those of a certain age and two things spring to mind: sausages and ice cream.
