There are no secrets left ahead of the Pixel 7 event as the last details are laid bare
With a heavy dose ofPixel Watch leakscoming into the weekend, consider this a wind change as we head out of it: the Pixel 7 is getting undressed well beforeGoogle’s event Thursdaywith leaked spec sheets and ads. Okay, maybe we’ll also bring back in some new Pixel Watch intel for dessert.
The spec sheets come sourced from a Taiwanese carrier and were passed through to theGoogle NewsTelegram channel (via9to5Google) which translated one of the sheets. They give some definition to some aspects of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro that we haven’t known to date.
Specifically, we’re learning here that the zoom numbers have been bumped up from the Pixel 6 series devices even though the rear cameras haven’t changed. The same 50MP general purpose sensor that could produce Super Res Zoom stills at 7x on the Pixel 6 will be able to do 8x on the Pixel 7. The 48MP telephoto unit on the Pixel 6 Pro that went for 4x optical zoom and up to 20x with some digital enhancement will be outshined by the Pixel 7 Pro with multiples of 6x and 30x, respectively. Get ready formore camera comparisonsonce the review units start circulating.
Other specifications, including the display size and memory options, have beenpreviously reported. Both phones will be capable of producing what machine translation calls “Movie Motion Blur,” which is theorized to emulate late-model iPhones' Cinematic Mode. The Pixel 7 Pro is the only device billed with Macro Focus.
We can see these two features in action with what appear to be ads intended for the post-release marketing phase as leaked by SnoopyTech on Twitter (via9to5Google). We’re able to infer that “Movie Motion Blur” will actually be called Cinematic Blur as made clear in the Pixel 7 Pro ad. Perhaps it may put the Pixel 6’sAction Panto shame. The ads appear to follow motifs seen in an officially-released ad from Google on YouTube, seen below.
And if you’re wondering, yes, the Pixel Watch does appear in its own leaked ad. Highlights include the ability to make calls, make NFC payments, and control smart home appliances.
Which brings us back toGoogle News on Telegramwith another post, presumably from the same source bringing in materials from a Taiwanese carrier, showing off the even more marketing materials for the Pixel Watch — including confirmation of24-hour battery lifeand a “What’s in the box” diagram that notes the inclusion of two band sizes as well as themagnetic charging cradlewith USB-C connector.
Good news for those sitting on the edge of their seats, biting their fingers for every new development: I have a feeling the next three days will have plenty in store for y’all.
UPDATE: 2022/10/03 15:29 EST BY WILL SATTELBERG
New specs sheet shows 512GB Pro variant
Well, that didn’t take long. Less than 24 hours after we first saw those leaked specs above, we’re getting another glimpse at what’s inside the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. As posted byGoogle News Telegram channel, we’re now getting a chance to see the English version of one of the two sheets shared over the weekend. It seemingly confirms everything we knew about these devices already — 8GB or 12GB of RAM, Tensor G2, and the usual roundup of software features you’d expect from Google.
If there’s one thing to take away from this updated page (aside from another confirmation ahead of this week’s event), it’s the 512GB storage allotment listed under the Pixel 7 Pro. Recent rumors had indicatedGoogle was doing away with the 512GB optionfor Pro buyers, but it’s starting to seem like a regional restriction — not a removal. The company may only plan to sell high-storage Pixel 7 Pro units in select countries, which would explain the differences between the English and Taiwanese spec sheets.
The Pixel 7 is set to be Google’s broadest launch yet, with itlaunching in previously-ignored markets, but that doesn’t mean all versions will be available globally. If the 512GB model is limited to select regions, it would line up with the Pixel 6 last year, where the 256GB variant was only sold in a handful of countries.While that’s rumored to be changing this year, the Pixel 7 Pro may be following a similar pattern. Regardless, it won’t be long until we find out exactly what’s going on.
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