The Pixel 7 launched in India in October 2022 at Rs 59,999 for 8 GB plus 128 GB, the first mainline Pixel sold in the country since the Pixel 4 skipped it. Google positioned it as an alternative to the iPhone 14 and Galaxy S22, betting on software, camera processing and a promise of five years of security updates.
The 6.3-inch OLED runs at 90Hz rather than 120Hz, a noticeable compromise at the price. Google's second-generation Tensor G2 is not as fast as Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in benchmarks and can run warm, but it powers on-device features such as Photo Unblur, Magic Eraser and fast voice typing. The aluminium camera bar and matte frame give it a distinctive look.
Photography is the reason to buy it. The 50 MP main camera and 12 MP ultrawide deliver consistent, natural results with excellent dynamic range and Night Sight, and video improved noticeably over the Pixel 6. Battery life is adequate rather than great from the 4355 mAh cell, and charging is slow by Indian standards, with no charger in the box.
Key specifications
| Launch price (India) | Rs 59,999 (base variant) |
|---|---|
| India launch | October 2022 |
| Segment | Flagship |
| Display | 6.3-inch, OLED, 90Hz, 1080 x 2400 |
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP main + 12 MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 10.8 MP |
| Battery | 4355 mAh |
| Software at launch | Android 13 |
| 5G | Yes |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Weight | 197 g |
| Colours | Obsidian, Snow, Lemongrass |
What we like
- Excellent point-and-shoot camera
- Clean Android with useful AI tools
- Five years of security updates
- IP68 and wireless charging
What could be better
- Only 90Hz display
- Tensor G2 runs warm
- Slow charging, no charger in box
Who should buy it
Buyers who want the most reliable camera and clean Android in a compact flagship.
Specifications and price are as at the India launch (October 2022). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.