I am just an average Jo, wanting an above-average phone so I'm no expert. My previous phone was a Samsung FE20, however, the Pixel 7 is my first departure away from a Samsung phone in years. The Pixel 7 camera gives me that wow feeling and makes the world look such a better place. I can't get too technical because I just about understand wireless charging, face unlock and, a great autofocus system.
The Pixel 7 phone feels, really smooth to the touch and when operating the Android software. When you consider updates come straight from Google, so I get them before Samsung or other similar devices. Another handy feature is "now playing" which allows me to identify music in a crowded and noisy space.
The Pixel 7 can be compared with phones around a thousand pounds but it does have some drawbacks such as a slippery glass back, but that can be addressed by getting a case and not much bass on the speakers, but hey for the price!
I am on a modest budget but wanted good value for money, with a bundle of features, that I have not covered here... you can check it out for yourself. Don't believe the hype, live it for real with a lot more bucks left in your pocket. Simple K.I.S.S