The Google Pixel 7 is turning into an insider tip for Android fans with strong test results. Its performance, display, features and camera are top class. The photo quality, in particular, is enormous in its price class. The main point of criticism remains the somewhat meagre battery life, which gets you safely through the day - but the competition sometimes offers significantly more...

Google has basically changed very little in the Pixel 7. But it has done so wisely and with a sense of proportion. The optimised design is complemented by a beautiful display, excellent cameras, solid performance and good software support. However, the new face recognition system does have some operating problems in everyday use. Nevertheless, the Pixel 7 is a good smartphone at a fair price.

The Pixel 7s are good smartphones and take great photos, but Google knew how to make the successors more attractive in all respects. The 8s are faster, brighter and more durable, deliver even better photos and offer exclusive (AI) functions. Last but not least, the 8 series is the safe choice in the long term with its update promise extended from five to seven years...

The Pixel 7 combines a good overall package of top technology and high efficiency.

Google has matched its flagships better to mobile networks than Apple, even though they are cheaper. The Pixel7, for example, costs less than half and is one of the 5G frontrunners in this comparison. The radio characteristics at 1.8 gigahertz (n3) are at the top, at n1 (2.1 gigahertz) and n78(3.6 gigahertz) the phone is among the top 3.Even in the LTE network, things look very good for users of a...