Same same, but different - Pixel 7 design leaks

[Lightwreather]

Summary

The Pixel 6 is just a few months old, but the first leaks of the Pixel 7 designs are out. Google seems to have sent the CAD files to the case manufacturing industry recently, since both Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka OnLeaks) and David Kowalski (aka xleaks7) have posted Pixel 7 renders today.

 

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Leaks, but them in spoilers just incase you don't want to see it:

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These unofficial render leaks are usually based on measurements Google needs to send to third parties in order to have accessories (like cases) ready for their release dates. That means the shape of everything should be accurate down to the millimeter, but finer details (like materials, colors, or the placement of camera lenses inside a camera block) could still be up in the air. Even with those caveats, there's no getting around the big picture presented by both renders: the Pixel 7 looks like the Pixel 6.

Speaking of continuity, the Pixel 6 introduced the Google Tensor SoC, which was made in collaboration with Samsung's Exynos division. For the Pixel 7, we know a Tensor 2 is already in the works. 9to5Google was able to dig up some code names and model numbers related to the chip, which will supposedly ship with an unannounced "Exynos Modem 5300."

The camera block details on these early renders are always the shakiest parts, but both renders show really big lens holes that could point to upgraded camera hardware. Again, upgrading the camera hardware every year is normal for most manufacturers, but that would be a big maturation point for Google Hardware, which previously recycled the Sony IMX362/3 sensor in the Pixel 2, 3, 4, and 5. Google appears to have moved the mmWave window on the top edge of the phone in both models. Currently, the window is a big plastic cutout in the middle of the phone, and in these renders the window is moved to the side.

 

My thoughts

So apparently Google will be keeping their Pizel 6 design for the Pixel 7. I'll be honest, I'm all for it. I actually really like the design. As usual, take these with a grain of salt as these are still rumours and speculaiton, however since these are renders based on files sent to case manufacturers, I'm willing to give a bit of leeway.

 

Sources

ArsTechnica

SmartPrix

Xleaks7 - Twitter

9too5Google

[Chris Pratt]

Google leaks like a sieve. This isn't that surprising. The Pixel 6 was already almost a known quantity by the time the Pixel 5 came out.

[TVwazhere]

39 minutes ago, J-from-Nucleon said:

...the CAD files...

*searches, sees no CAD files attached*

[Lightwreather]

3 minutes ago, TVwazhere said:

*searches, sees no CAD files attached*

Oooh, sorry. I know how much you like your cad files.

But these aren't available on the interwebs....... yet

[Arika]

Generic slab of glass release 2022

[GhostRoadieBL]

I'm all for saving costs by reusing tooling in product lines, it's going to benefit them in the long run but i also have to expect the same minor changes like that camera bump to prevent any cases being cross gen compatible.

(the biggest polluter in the phone space by far is case manufacturers, all caused by minor generation changes obsoleting b/millions of cases)

 

[CephDigital]

Just wish the back wasn't two toned. It's not my cup of tea in terms of design.

[Senzelian]

Now I can sleep well, knowing that I won't miss out on anything with the Pixel 6 Pro that I bought last year. Tho I hope they go back to a similar design to the Pixel 5. That was the most comfortable and attractive phone Google ever released. 

[suicidalfranco]

And will most definitely be the worst android device you can buy out of the bunch. When Chinese OEM are better than you it's time to start to re-evaluate how you do things.