Pros:- Key features of Pixel 7 Pro for significantly less money- Premium build and design- IP68 ingress protection- Excellent main camera- Best Android 13 experience; more updates guaranteed- Sharp display- Good overall performance
Cons:- Slow charging; no charger in the box- Ultra-wide camera does not have auto-focus- Temperamental fingerprint scanner
Rating: 4/5Price: Rs 59,999
The Google Pixel 7 Pro is a wonderful all-round phone that comfortably made it to our ‘Best phones of 2022’ list, courtesy of its great camera performance and smooth software experience. Despite the positive experience, it isn’t exactly an affordable phone for a vast majority of buyers. A lot of people don’t care about features like a curved display or QHD resolution. For most Pixel phones are mainly about the camera quality and faster software updates.
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For 25K less, I can live without them given that we still get the same primary camera, the same processing hardware and the exact software experience here. Add to that, fast and periodic software updates for the foreseeable future, making the Pixel 7 an excellent all-round phone under 60K. Yes, you may need to spend more on a relevant fast charger if you don’t have one already, and even then the charging times are anything but fast for this age. Despite that, the Pixel 7 is a strong option in this budget.
As for alternatives, there are quite a few in this budget, but when it comes to pure Android experience and main camera performance, there are none. I would still like to recommend a couple of options that offer some extras in other departments. Firstly, the Realme GT 2 Pro with powerful processing hardware, an excellent display, good cameras and fast charging. And secondly, the newly launched powerhouse, the OnePlus 11 5G is arguably the most powerful phone out there at the moment with versatile cameras, an even better display and faster charging. Choose one depending on the features that appeal to you more.