While the hardware hasn't changed a ton, the combination of improved software, strong battery life, great screens and very attractive pricing make Google's Pixel 7 and 7 Pro some of the best flagship phones for the money.
It's a self-contained, mobile espresso maker that makes three shots of glorious hot bean juice at a time, wherever I am. No more standing in line at the 'Bucks.
Packing a Tensor G2 and a revamped design, the new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro look to be continuing Google's recent trend of marrying its excellent software with improved AI and machine learning performance.
The Pixel 7 Pro takes the big design refresh of last year, and adds an aluminum frame and camera bar. Camera-wise, the telephoto camera has been upgraded substantially.
For anyone who has ever dreamed about a big-screen iPhone without having to shell out for a Pro Max, this year's iPhone 14 Plus is exactly what you want.