Google Pixel 7/7Pro/7A will support LE Audio Bluetooth

Google released the official version of Android 13 and began to push updates to Pixel phones. As one of the upgrades of the new system, Android 13 will support the Bluetooth LE Audio standard. According to a report by 9To5Google today, when Google employees made changes to the Android code, it was revealed that the Pixel 7 series phones will support the LE Audio Bluetooth standard. As you can see from the image, a Google employee asked if the relevant XML file for the Bluetooth LE Audio codec settings was actually used, or just an example. Another Google employee responded with a direct link to adding Bluetooth LE Audio settings to the Pixel 7 series.

The Google employee refers to the Pixel 7 series as "p22/p23a", where "p22" refers to the Pixel phones that Google will release in the fall of 2022, namely the Pixel 7/7Pro models. "p23a" refers to the Pixel A series of phones that Google will release in 2023, probably the Google Pixel 7A. At present, the specific code of the Pixel 7/7Pro/7A has not been released. Thus, it is impossible to see how these three phones will support the Bluetooth LE Audio standard. However, the Google Pixel 7/7Pro / 7A series can provide better sound quality, lower power consumption and lower latency as long as they support the LE Audio Bluetooth standard.

In January 2020, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) released a new generation of Bluetooth audio technology standards at CES 2020 - low-power audio LE Audio, which will not only improve Bluetooth Audio performance but also provides stronger support for hearing aid applications, and support audio sharing.

On August 20, the hands-on video of Google's Pixel 7/7 Pro prototype was exposed. In addition, the Google Pixel 7 series will come with Google's self-developed Tensor 2 processor and use a 2K flexible screen. This series will commence pre-order on October 6th and will be available for sale in October 13th.

According to previous reports, the new Google Pixel 7 series will include two versions, Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro. In addition to the Android 13 operating system, the second-generation Tensor chip is also the focus of attention. Recently, these smartphones appeared in the list of REL radio frequency devices in Canada. This list exposes the full range of models.

The latest information reveals that four new Google phones with models GE2AE, GP4BC, GQML3 and GVU6C have been confirmed recently. Among them, GQML3 and GVU6C correspond to Google Pixel 7, while GE2AE and GP4BC correspond to Google Pixel 7 Pro. Combined with previous revelations, the former comes with a 6.3-inch punch-hole screen, while the Pixel 7 Pro will use the same 6.7-inch screen as the previous generation. This model will also support a high refresh rate of 120Hz. In addition, the main camera of both models will continue to use the Samsung GN1 sensor.

The Google Tensor 2 SoC will use Samsung's manufacturing process like the previous generation. However, this new chip will use Samsung’s 4nm LPE process. The chip will have two high-performance super-core Cortex X1, two large-core Cortex A78 and four small-core Cortex A55. In addition, this chip will also use the ARMv9 instruction set. According to reports, the AnTuTu running score of this processor will exceed 800,000 points. Technically, the Tensor 2 processor is not a flagship chip because 2022 Android flagships exceed 1,000,000 on AnTuTu.

As for the smartphone, the rear strip camera module hosts three cameras arranged horizontally. There are reports that this device will include a periscope telephoto lens. In addition, the phone will also have the Android 13 operating system pre-installed. This will also be the industry's first smartphone with the Android 13 system out-of-the-box.