Google Pixel 7 Pro 5G

• Verdict

The Google Pixel 7 Pro starts at Rs 84,999 in India and for the price, the handset is irrefutably expensive. And, while the smartphone does come across as a sound deal, there is more than meets the eye with Google`s latest flagship. For one, I can`t get behind the phone`s ‘fast-charging` speeds - 23W is simply inexcusable at this price point. And, while the device is rapid and could keep up with my day-to-day, the phone heats up quite a bit too. Lest I forget, the handset isn`t the fastest phone in the segment either and you`ll get more bang for your buck by opting for a Dimensity 9000 or Sn... Read Full Verdict

The Google Pixel 7 Pro starts at Rs 84,999 in India and for the price, the handset is irrefutably expensive. And, while the smartphone does come across as a sound deal, there is more than meets the eye with Google`s latest flagship. For one, I can`t get behind the phone`s ‘fast-charging` speeds - 23W is simply inexcusable at this price point. And, while the device is rapid and could keep up with my day-to-day, the phone heats up quite a bit too. Lest I forget, the handset isn`t the fastest phone in the segment either and you`ll get more bang for your buck by opting for a Dimensity 9000 or Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-backed device. Be that as it may, the Pixel 7 Pro is a looker and the device will attract eyeballs left, right and centre. It also helps that the phone comes layered with Corning`s Gorilla Glass Victus and is IP68-rated as well. The smartphone`s screen is a treat to look at too and the unit`s triple camera setup will not leave you wanting for more either. The icing on the cake is that the phone will get five years of security updates too. All said and done, the Pixel 7 Pro is not a run-of-the-mill Android flagship and instead of banking on its specs, the handset hopes to deliver an unmatched end-user experience. And, while there is plenty of room for improvement, there`s no denying that the Pixel 7 Pro is a dependable flagship that gets most right.