pixel 7 celler Modems

[TheAngryToaster]

Doing some speed tests between my iphone 13pro and the Pixel 7 pro. Both on T-Mobile, pixel has esim iphone has physical sim.

I am using ookla on both phones and the iphone pretty much always wins. The margin is generally from 100mbps-200mbps faster on the 13 pro compared to the Pixel 7 pro. The fastest I have seen on the Pixel is 391mbps is really good. The iphone 13 pro still hit 491mbps when tested at the same time.

No way to really test my s22u with out a bunch of work with switching. My account is still with sprint so I have to go to the website and manually active the device everytime I switch.

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[mustang7757]

Doing some speed tests between my iphone 13pro and the Pixel 7 pro. Both on T-Mobile, pixel has esim iphone has physical sim.

I am using ookla on both phones and the iphone pretty much always wins. The margin is generally from 100mbps-200mbps faster on the 13 pro compared to the Pixel 7 pro. The fastest I have seen on the Pixel is 391mbps is really good. The iphone 13 pro still hit 491mbps when tested at the same time.

No way to really test my s22u with out a bunch of work with switching. My account is still with sprint so I have to go to the website and manually active the device everytime I switch.

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Testing speed test in chrome on T-Mobile pixel 7pro crushed my iPhone 14 pro max but doing speed test in safari about same

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[Worshipper]

dos any one have any info on what pixel 7 celler Modems have ? i hope they are a imporvement over the pixel 6

Finally there's an in depth review of the pixel 7/7 pro modem performance

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-7-connectivity-reception-issues-3220800/

 

[wyelkins]

Do you have to have the Verizon version to use their service or can you use the unlocked version from the Google store?

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[Scott337]

Do you have to have the Verizon version to use their service or can you use the unlocked version from the Google store?

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For the first time ever I bought us both unlocked versions directly from Google and not the Verizon version of a phone. We both get 5G service (Pixel 7 and a 7 Pro) and texting works fine. My understanding is that the Verizon version comes with 5G mmWave and the unlocked does not. We don't have 5G mmWave in our city, so I'm not missing anything without it. So far, no issues with our unlocked models on the Verizon network

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[wyelkins]

For the first time ever I bought us both unlocked versions directly from Google and not the Verizon version of a phone. We both get 5G service (Pixel 7 and a 7 Pro) and texting works fine. My understanding is that the Verizon version comes with 5G mmWave and the unlocked does not. We don't have 5G mmWave in our city, so I'm not missing anything without it. So far, no issues with our unlocked models on the Verizon network

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Thanks for the info. I have the unlocked version. That will be good enough for me because Verizon is the only carrier in my area that works. I can't even get 5G here yet. It will probably be a long time until I do.

I really appreciate the info because Straight Talk on Verizon has problems with the Pixel 7 Pro even though the 6 worked great.

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[bkdodger2]

I have an unlocked phone on Verizon and I do see the UW checked off but I haven't really tested it to really know if it's working as advertised

 

[Gdwheel]

I do not have a ton of experience yet, but it has been mixed. For the most prat, I have not noticed issues, although I have not really been focused so much on signal. I did have a situation a couple days ago where I was in an area that showed strong 5G signal and nothing would load. I kept trying different things and nothing. I had to toggle airplane mode on and off and then I could actually do what I needed to do. When I have tested signal strength readings, they are about average. Not great, but not terrible. I have had other phones show better signal in the same area. I am on AT&T.

 

[Davidoo]

For the first time ever I bought us both unlocked versions directly from Google and not the Verizon version of a phone. We both get 5G service (Pixel 7 and a 7 Pro) and texting works fine. My understanding is that the Verizon version comes with 5G mmWave and the unlocked does not. We don't have 5G mmWave in our city, so I'm not missing anything without it. So far, no issues with our unlocked models on the Verizon network

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You are mostly correct. The 7 Pro has mmWave 5G no matter where you get it. The regular 7 will not get Verizon mmWave 5G unless you buy it from them.

 

[Scott337]

You are mostly correct. The 7 Pro has mmWave 5G no matter where you get it. The regular 7 will not get Verizon mmWave 5G unless you buy it from them.

Thanks for the clarification!

 

[KWKSLVR]

No issues for me. My connectivity has been the same as it was on my Pixel 2 and my Pixel 5. I have mostly solid signal but at work I did get 0-3 bars just depending on where I am in the building. The experience has been the same as always in those areas.

 

[wyelkins]

No issues for me. My connectivity has been the same as it was on my Pixel 2 and my Pixel 5. I have mostly solid signal but at work I did get 0-3 bars just depending on where I am in the building. The experience has been the same as always in those areas.

Carrier??

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[jordans0nly]

I will say on T Mobile, I have gotten a few times the exclamation point on my signal bar. Which I've never gotten on any phone or carrier before.

But also I've in a location for training on a new job that I've never been before also. So not sure what to think.

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[bkdodger2]

I will say on T Mobile, I have gotten a few times the exclamation point on my signal bar. Which I've never gotten on any phone or carrier before.

But also I've in a location for training on a new job that I've never been before also. So not sure what to think.

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I think the ! Is for your phone telling you how awesome it is in my opinion

 

[jordans0nly]

I think the ! Is for your phone telling you how awesome it is in my opinion

Lol. Probably.

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[Scott337]

I'll post my experience later in the week once my phone arrives and I get it setup. I work in an area where cell signal is very bad. Many people with different model phones can't get a signal in the parking lot, always walking around trying to get some service. My Pixel 4XL and Pixel 6 both get decent signal in this area, good enough for calls and texts (forget about data). Hopefully my new P7 is just as good or better.

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On Verizon. Unlocked Pixel 7. I'm getting the same reception at work that I did with my 4XL and P6. Not great where I work, but better than other phone models. I'm getting good 5G and/or LTE reception around town and at my house, just as good as all previous phones.

Everyone's experience and use-case is going to vary, that's inevitable with any new phone. Buy for me, cell reception is fine and suits my usage.

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[J Dubbs]

You are mostly correct. The 7 Pro has mmWave 5G no matter where you get it. The regular 7 will not get Verizon mmWave 5G unless you buy it from them.

Yep that's the same as the 6/6 Pro... one of the "perks" of getting a Pro model.

 

[David Thomas24]

so how is the celler modem in the pixel 7 vs the pixel 6 is it better or worse then in the pixel 6 ?

 

[bkeaver]

so how is the celler modem in the pixel 7 vs the pixel 6 is it better or worse then in the pixel 6 ?

My experience is better

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[Beachboy63]

Mine was better until today. Had two separate phone calls drop more than one time. Each time the phone call began fine and the connection seemed good for maybe 5 to 10 minutes but then the call would drop. I'm at home with a very strong and consistent Wi-Fi connection and WiFi calling is enabled. My cell service at home seems to vary from poor to decent but never great. I haven't had any similar issues or drops at home while using YouTube or streaming music or surfing the web. Any ideas about what is going on would be appreciated.

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