
It’s much of the same as what we saw in the Pixel 6. The subtle screen brightness boost sets the theme for the rest of the Pixel 7 hardware. Google Pixel 7: Hardware, performance & what's in the box This is also the area that is likely to collect scratches as you're excessively rubbing your sleeve or T-Shirt over it to get rid of the lint-it sure has happened to my unit already. Given that on the Lemongrass and White model the visor is no longer black, the accumulation of dust and debris is very noticeable and difficult to clean, with some dirt lodging firmly in the crease. The new visor design also still loves to pick up pocket lint when you don't have a case on your phone.

After all, only time will tell how good the new case will actually hold up. I would still recommend going for a different case before jumping on the $30 Google-made one, just out of an abundance of caution. The material also seems more robust, with a new button design looking like it will hold up longer than the older one.

It's no longer transparent, alleviating the yellowing issues that plagued the Pixel 6 case. This time around, the original Google case also seems much improved. To keep your phone clean (and safe), you might want to get your Google Pixel 7 a case. In the UK, editor-in-chief James Peckham also didn’t experience any of the dreaded and often-discussed issues with Tensor connectivity. The same is true for our news editor Stephen Schenck.

Our own Will Sattelberg on T-Mobile in the US, who wrote our Pixel 7 Pro review, had consistent speed and decent connectivity during his time with the Pixel 7. The Android Police team, spread across different continents with different networking environments, had much of the same experience. So far, reports from new owners seem to confirm this, with many people noting that their connection is now much better. The handset comes with an updated Samsung modem that should hopefully make matters better for those who experienced more severe problems with their units. Personally, I haven’t had any major issues with connectivity on my Pixel 6 in the year I’ve used it, and I’m happy to report the same for the Pixel 7.

Ever since Google switched to its custom Tensor SoC (and the Samsung-made modem inside it), networking issues have plagued many Pixel 6 and 6 Pro units.
