Google’s Pixel lineup is nowhere as popular as Samsung’s flagship and mid-range Galaxy devices.

Yet they are highly valued by power users and Android lovers.

That’s because Pixel phones always prioritize the user experience over raw performance numbers.

Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro camera bar design

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Tensor G2

The Tensor chip plays a significant role in making the Pixel phones what they are.

Thanks to the strong hardware and software integration, Google can offer several features exclusively on its Pixel devices.

Google has optimized the parts of the SoC for special features on the Pixel 7 lineup.

Google Tensor G2

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This contrasts with non-Google Android phones, which typically use Qualcomm or MediaTek’s flagship chipset.

On-machine Voice Typing

The Pixel 7 (and Pixel 6 series) feature real-time on-machine voice typing.

This makes using your voice to pop in notably faster than using the keyboardGoogle claims a 2.5x speed improvement.

Pixel 7 in Lemongrass color and Pixel 7 Pro in Hazel color

None of the other Android devices features on-unit voice typing.

They do not process the voice data locally, so there’s a noticeable lag in the voice-to-text process.

Photo Unblur improves your blurry photos by enhancing their sharpness and details.

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Quick Phrases

you might access Google Assistant on almost all Android phones.

But on the Pixel, you exclusively get access to a useful Assistant feature: Quick phrases.

It allows you to talk to the Assistant for everyday actions without saying “Hey, Google” first.

Google has upgraded the feature on the Pixel 7 series with another Quick phrase: “Silence.”

So, instead of declining a call, you might say “silence” to mute it.

And that’s what makes this phone special.