The Google Pixel 7 series went official earlier this month. Both the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 are available in India, unlike the last three generations.
The Pixel 7 Pro is priced at ₹84,999 for the single 12GB + 128GB memory configuration in India. It costs ₹25,000 more than the Pixel 7, which retails at ₹59,999 for the sole 8GB + 128GB memory variant.
At these prices, the Pixel 7 series compete against some of the best smartphones in the region. Hence, we have compiled a list of alternatives for them,
In this article, let’s take a look at the list for the Pro model. For the vanilla version, visit here. Anyway, before that, let’s check out what the Pixel 7 Pro has to offer.
The Pixel 7 Pro is powered by a new 5nm Google Tensor G2 chipset paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It boots Android 13 with numerous Pixel-exclusive software features powered by AI and ML.
The device flaunts a 6.7-inch 120Hz LTPO curved AMOLED display with a QHD+ (3120 x 1440 pixels) resolution and a peak brightness level of 1,500 nits. The panel is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and it houses a fingerprint sensor underneath it.
The handset comes with a triple camera system comprising a 50MP primary sensor, a 48MP 5x periscope camera, and a 12MP ultra-wide unit. On the front, it sports a 10.8MP snapper for selfies and video calls.
The IP68-rated phone offers connectivity options, like dual SIM, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC, and USB 3.1 (Type-C). It houses dual stereo speakers and a 5,000mAh battery. Finally, it supports 23W fast wired charging, 23W fast wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.
As we are done with the specifications of the Pixel 7 Pro, let us take a look at its top competitors in India.
The Vivo X80 Pro is one of the best premium smartphones released in 2022, especially in terms of cameras. It arrives with a Zeiss-tuned quad-camera system consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide unit, a 12MP telephoto shooter, and an 8MP 5x periscope camera.
It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC and carries support for 80W fast wired charging and 50W fast wireless charging. It sports a 10-bit 120Hz LTPO 3.0 curved AMOLED display with a QHD+ resolution and 1,500 nits peak brightness level.
The handset is sold in a single 12GB + 256GB variant in India priced at ₹79,999.
2. Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus
The Galaxy S22 Plus is a bigger variant of the vanilla Galaxy S22. It shares everything with the smaller model, except for display and battery.
The main highlight of the device is the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem experience. It comes with features like Dex, Samsung Pay, Quick Share, Bixby routines, guaranteed 4 Android updates, and more.
The camera setup is not as powerful as the Pixel 7 Pro’s. But it does arrive with a capable triple camera system comprising a 50MP primary snapper, a 12MP ultra-wide unit, and a 10MP 3x telephoto shooter.
In India, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is priced at ₹84,999 and ₹88,999 for 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB memory variants, respectively. However, it can be purchased at a much lower price from almost all retailers across the country.
3. Apple iPhone 14
Though the iPhone 14 does not bring a major upgrade over the iPhone 13, it is still a good buy for those coming from much older iPhones and even older Android smartphones.
The USP of the 2022 iPhone includes a 12MP f/1.5 primary camera, a 12MP selfie camera with autofocus, and a slightly larger 3,279mAh battery. Apart from these major differences, it is almost the same as the 2021 iPhone.
In India, the iPhone 14 costs ₹79,900, ₹89,900, and ₹1,09,900 for 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB memory variants, respectively.
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