[10] Google requested approximately eight million Pixel 7 units from suppliers, with the goal of increasing its sales numbers twofold.
In addition to the second-generation Tensor chip, both phones are also equipped with the Titan M2 security module, along with an under-display optical fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, and Gorilla Glass Victus.
A macro photography mode is also available on the Pixel 7 Pro to accompany its additional telephoto lens,[18][14] as are upgrades to Super Res Zoom.
[32] Similar to the previous year, Pixel 7-themed potato chips were made available in Japan weeks prior to the phones' launch event.
Featuring Amy Schumer, Doja Cat, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the 90-second commercial marked Google's second Super Bowl spot in a row to market the Pixel.
[38] "Fixed on Pixel" was positively received by viewers, with Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management placing it among the highest-ranked spots of Super Bowl LVII.
[39] People and Teen Vogue both named it as one of the best commercials of the event,[40][41] while CBS Sports ranked it as second-best and Tom's Guide labeled it as the best.
Julian Chokkattu of Wired and Max Buondonno of CNN Underscored lauded the phones' competitive pricing, displays, and camera capabilities.
[51] Gizmodo's Florence Ion acclaimed the phones' camera system,[52] and Marques Brownlee highlighted their software features.
[53] Mark Knapp and Kevin Lee of IGN viewed the phones as marginally superior to the Pixel 6 series, but praised Google's refinements nonetheless.
[56] Lisa Eadicicco and Andrew Lanxon of CNET hailed the phones' incremental improvements as a reflection of Google's successful product formula, praising their design and features but criticizing the battery life.
[57][58] Engadget reviewer Sam Rutherford had a more positive experience with battery life, also praising the phones' upgraded designs.