![]() Like last year, the back of the Pixel 7 Pro is made of glossy glass, though the two-tone look is gone and replaced by a single shade on both sides of the camera bar. Only the volume rocker and power buttons use a matte finish, giving us a small glimpse into a world where Google gave up on what it considers premium. This metal picks up fingerprints and smudges like crazy and is already showing scratches from regular use. It’s obvious that most smartphone companies see “shiny” as the current premium material to sell to users, but I can’t say I feel the same. Unfortunately, Google opted to use “polished” aluminum on the Pixel 7 Pro’s camera bar and frame rather than the matte metal seen on the Pixel 7. It also helps the phone stand out among a sea of competition - you always recognize a Pixel in a crowded room. Unlike the competition, the Pixel 7 Pro does not rock back and forth when it’s placed on a desk. If modern flagships are all but required to use a bump to fit various lenses and sensors, extending this space across the entire device makes sense. ![]() ![]() I suspect the camera bar will continue to be controversial among Pixel fans, but a year into this general design, I love it. ![]()
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