Google has already confirmed that the Pixel 7 will launch later this year, and the early look we got at the company’s Google I/O 2022 conference looks very familiar, with the notable second-generation camera bar.
It seems that this is not all for a few seconds. According to the Android open source project code Dive from 9to5Google (Opens in a new tab)However, the panels used in the upcoming Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are almost indistinguishable from those used in their predecessors. But there may be an upgrade on the Pro that can increase battery life.
The icon highlights two display drivers: c 10 (Opens in a new tab) And the p 10 (Opens in a new tab), which the site believes refer to Cheetah and Panther – the codenames for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, respectively. The former is a 2400×1800 panel capable of up to 90Hz, while the latter is a 3120×1440 display that can reach up to 120Hz.
The identical specs should come as no surprise, as the code indicates that the panels themselves are the same models Samsung produced as last year – S6E3FC3 (Opens in a new tab) And the S6E3HC3 (Opens in a new tab) Straight. Although the site also found a reference to S6E3HC4 (Opens in a new tab)suggesting the Pro model could get a generational lead – albeit with identical specs on paper.
Upgrade to conserve battery life
So far, they are very similar, but there are two differences that the site points out. First and foremost, the Pixel 7’s panel is a little smaller than years past – it’s 1mm shorter and 2mm narrower, which makes the image slightly sharper.
The second change is more interesting, and exclusive to the Pixel 7 Pro display. 9to5Google found a reference to something called “DDIC Scaling” (Opens in a new tab). The listing states that the 2K panel can display everything in 1080p and then upscale the image to 1440p, which will help conserve battery life.
It’s not a new approach, and something that’s been available on mobiles from Samsung and others for years now, but it certainly could come in handy, especially given the short poor battery life we scored in our Pixel 6 Pro review. The Pixel 6 Pro managed just under 8 hours in our battery test, regardless of whether or not it had to use 60Hz mode.
We hope that the Tensor 2 chipset will offer efficiency improvements so that this battery saving option is not necessary. However, it’s a good idea to have a backup if the Pixel 7 Pro’s stamina is as frustrating as its predecessor.
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