The Pixel 7s are good smartphones and take great photos, but Google knew how to make the successors more attractive in all respects. The 8s are faster, brighter and more durable, deliver even better photos and offer exclusive (AI) functions. Last but not least, the 8 series is the safe choice in the long term with its update promise extended from five to seven years...

The A model is so good in many ways that it makes the other Pixel 7 mobiles forgettable.

Google has upgraded the Pixel 7a compared to its predecessor, the 6a, and shortened the gap to the Pixel 7 top model both technically and in terms of price at 510 euros. If you can do without extras such as a glass back and a slightly better protection class, you don't necessarily need to go for the expensive Pixel 7 - only the 256 GB version offers more and the more expensive Pixel 7 Pro has a zoom...

With outstanding camera quality, long battery life and a modern operating system that gets many years of updates and is powered by a strong processor, the Pixel 7a delivers outstanding value for money. It is one of the best mid-range smartphones of 2023 that hardly needs to fear competition...