2022 Winners and losers: Google

28 December 2022
Google's Pixel 7, 7 Pro, and 6a were all winners, but we want the Pixel Fold.

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Jman, 29 Dec 2022I'm not sure how people can trash the Tensor chip when... moreexactly. there's absolutely nothing wrong with tensor, its built to have the best balance of what smartphones are used for. it doesn't overheat, it doesn't drain the battery, and its not sluggish. its a good processor, and its only getting better. Apple silicon wasn't good when it was first made, but look where it is now. that's where tensor is headed.

    Anonymous, 29 Dec 2022You call phones running on tensor garbage "winners&quo... morewhats wrong with tensor? my pixel 7 pro runs perfectly fine on it.

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      BMHater12, 28 Dec 2022Imagine paying just to track your sleep, my damn Mi Band 6 ... moreEven if you don't have Fitbit Premium, the watch will track your sleep. It will give you a grade, recomendations, etc, everything but the details on how the grade was calculated. Basically it will give you all the info you need but without the details.
      I've had Fitbit watches since 2015 without the premium features and just upgraded this year because of the 6 free months you get when buying a new watch and I think that non premium features are enough for most users.

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        • Dinis Freixo
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        • 01 Jan 2023

        I really hate the idea of only releasing pixel phones in a selected number of countries. For instance, Spain gets it but Portugal, where I am from, doesn't. I can buy one in Spain and use it here, but some lte functionalities and also 5G doesn't work

          #pixel7brokencamera

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            • Nxk
            • 31 Dec 2022

            What about Pixel Buds Pro? - those are winners in my book

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              • 30 Dec 2022

              Someguyy, 28 Dec 2022nobody needs and wants a folding or flip phone. Agreed. Standard 6 inch screen with no rounded edges is ideal overall. Best balance. Flips/folds are just a trend niche.

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                Anonymous, 30 Dec 2022Please expand; what basic features are they missing? There are various (you can do your own research) i will give info on one.
                Dual apps - while other manufacturers give built-in dual apps feature, i do not expect google to give this feature natively as they give minimum feature set, but they do not allow 3rd party apps to enable dual apps. That's shitty business strategy.
                Pixel 6a was my first buy from Google but it will definitely be last.

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                  • 30 Dec 2022

                  Anonymous, 30 Dec 2022Loser- Whole pixel design department. Their feature plans a... morePlease expand; what basic features are they missing?

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                    • 30 Dec 2022

                    Loser- Whole pixel design department. Their feature plans are so shitty, they don't even consider adding some features for devices released in countries other than usa. They lack even some basic must have features.

                      Jman, 29 Dec 2022I'm not sure how people can trash the Tensor chip when... moreWell theres many reason why people hate the tensor even if it super optimized for android. Using samsung fab, old arm cores, not very eficient and definitely lacking in gaming performance

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                        Jman, 29 Dec 2022I'm not sure how people can trash the Tensor chip when... moreGoogle apps perform well… but 3rd party apps specially in the gaming side clearly performs better for the competition

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                          kek, 28 Dec 2022With just 3 devices, this was a loser year for Google. Ac... moreQuality over quantity. Your name checks out.

                            Google Pixel sucks due their stupid USA only nature. No one wants to buy a phone which have exclusive crap USA only features.

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                              • 29 Dec 2022

                              I'm not sure how people can trash the Tensor chip when Google Android is literally designed to be optimised for it.

                              It's like trashing Apple's chipsets.

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                                • 29 Dec 2022

                                Dometalican, 29 Dec 2022So...you only buy devices based on design?To each his own. Why not???

                                  I am getting pixel 7 in 2023.. lol I can't wait

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                                    • 29 Dec 2022

                                    40 comments and few are actually helpful. Critics rule-ones who don't compare and contrast to other brand models to help readers place a phone with equals (close to equals) from other brands. Too many instantly "deep six" a product without providing some facts.
                                    Since they worry about possible bias by authors why not make yourselves (commentators) look less biased and look more convincing?
                                    Shoppers should use GSMarena's VERY HELPFUL compare tool and read the specs. Too many people blowing hot air here to trust.

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                                      • 29 Dec 2022

                                      Anonymous, 29 Dec 2022You call phones running on tensor garbage "winners&quo... moreUse the right word, it's called Crappynos G2

                                      “Tensor” is made up bullshit that has no relevance to Google

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                                        • 29 Dec 2022

                                        Pumpino, 28 Dec 2022Yep. Thankfully, the 7a is rumoured to not only have a came... moreWierd? Is it getting a camera upgrade that Flagship 7 pro didn't have? Will it be better or be cut down so as to not cannbalize 7/7Pro sales.