Flagship telephones are costly – besides in fact once they’re not, which appears to be the case with the Google Pixel 7, as a value leak suggests it’ll considerably undercut rival handsets.

In keeping with Artem Russakovskii (opens in new tab) – the founding father of Android Police – the Pixel 7 will begin at $599, which is strictly the identical beginning value because the Pixel 6, and considerably lower than the $799 beginning value of the iPhone 14.

Provided that the value in {dollars} is seemingly the identical as final yr we are able to theorize that different currencies is likely to be as effectively, which may imply the Pixel 7 will begin at £599 within the UK and AU$999 in Australia.

In addition they declare that the Pixel 7 Professional could have the identical $899 beginning value as its predecessor – which could imply a value of £849 / AU$1,299 elsewhere.

From a supply I belief 💯, right here comes Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Professional US pricing, in line with present knowledge in Goal’s programs.First up, Pixel 7, codenamed Panther, $599, obtainable in Snow, Obsidian, and Lemongrass colours. pic.twitter.com/OqXt1qnHOLSeptember 22, 2022

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These costs are apparently based mostly on present knowledge in Goal’s programs, and are available from a supply that Russakovskii claims to 100% belief, so it sounds fairly credible, although in fact we’d nonetheless take it with a pinch of salt.

The info additionally mentions a pre-order date of October 6 for each fashions, which is similar day as they’re being introduced. Google had already confirmed that date for the Pixel 7 Professional although, so it’s no shock to listen to that pre-orders for the usual mannequin will seemingly additionally open then.

October 13 is talked about because the transport date, although a current leak pointed to October 18, and Russakovskii isn’t certain whether or not this leak is mistaken or whether or not Goal’s knowledge right here is old-fashioned.

Lastly, when you choose up one in all these handsets from Goal itself you then’ll seemingly have the ability to get a $100 reward card with the Pixel 7 and a $200 one with the Pixel 7 Professional, although it’s unclear whether or not there are further eligibility necessities, past simply shopping for one of many telephones.

Evaluation: undercutting all the things

The Google Pixel 7 isn’t set to simply undercut the iPhone 14 – by a hefty $200 if this leak is correct – but additionally a lot of its different competitors.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 for instance additionally begins at $799 (or £769 / AU$1,249), whereas even the OnePlus 10T is a little more at $649 / £629. This isn’t terribly shocking – Google’s telephones usually undercut the competitors, however in a world of rising costs and inflation it’s good to see.

Hopefully, the value will stay the identical as final yr exterior the US too, however there’s no assure of that. Apple for instance charged the identical for the iPhone 14 because the iPhone 13 in its dwelling nation, however hiked costs within the UK.

If Google does preserve the costs comparatively low although then the Pixel 7 may simply be a contender for our greatest telephones record.