Leaks and rumors about the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro have taken over the internet in the past few months. As we advance towards October, the month of the upcoming Pixel launch event, fans are getting more excited.The Pixel 7 series' camera specs, design, and hardware specs have already been leaked or revealed by Google.A recent report by a source leaked the pre-order, release, and sale date of the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro.Google Pixel 7 series: Rumored specs, release, pre-order, and sale datesDesign and specsLike every other year, in 2022, Google will initially launch a Pixel 7 and a 7 Pro model. Rumors about a third Google Pixel 7 Ultra model have been leaked by the 9to5Google team.Mishaal Rahman@MishaalRahmanPixel 6 Pro @ 100% brightness: 500 nitsPixel 7 Pro @ 100% brightness: 600 nitsPixel 6 Pro w/ HBM: 800 nitsPixel 7 Pro w/ HBM: 1000 nitsThis is all at 100% APL, so HBM at lower APL probably exceeds 1200 nits.The BOE and P10/C10 panels also list 1000 nits max for HBM.655Pixel 6 Pro @ 100% brightness: 500 nitsPixel 7 Pro @ 100% brightness: 600 nitsPixel 6 Pro w/ HBM: 800 nitsPixel 7 Pro w/ HBM: 1000 nitsThis is all at 100% APL, so HBM at lower APL probably exceeds 1200 nits.The BOE and P10/C10 panels also list 1000 nits max for HBM.Starting with the display, there will only be a few changes from the Pixel 6 series. Both the models will have LTPO AMOLED displays with HDR 10+ support. But this year, the Pro model may come with a brighter Samsung S6E3HC4 panel with up to 1000 nits of peak brightness.The Pixel 7 is supposed to come with a 6.3" 90Hz 1080 x 2400p panel, and the Pixel 7 Pro will be available in a 6.7" 120Hz 1440 x 3120p panel.Coming to the chipset, both Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will use an upgraded Tensor chip this year. This new Tensor chip GS201, with codename 'Cloudripper,' is rumored to use the same 4+2+2 triple-tier CPU layout as the first-gen Tensor chip.There will be four low-performance cores based on Cortex A55, two mid and two high-performance cores for CPU-intensive tasks. The Samsung 5300 Exynos Modem will handle the connectivity.Kuba Wojciechowski⚡@Za_Raczke📸 I have obtained info about camera hardware configurations on several upcoming Google Pixel devices. While this isn't as important as Google's software - obviously - it still reveals some interesting changes. Thread 🧵25846📸 I have obtained info about camera hardware configurations on several upcoming Google Pixel devices. While this isn't as important as Google's software - obviously - it still reveals some interesting changes. Thread 🧵👇 https://t.co/sPCcT6WjPaRecently, a famous leaker revealed lots of information about the Google Pixel 7 series camera hardware through a series of tweets. The leaks suggest that Google may use the same GN1 primary sensor and IMX381 ultra-wide sensor from the Pixel 6 series on the Pixel 7 series devices.However, they are supposed to change the font camera to an 11 MP Samsung 3J1 sensor on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Both Pixel smartphones might be able to record 4K videos with the front camera.Also, the Pixel 7 Pro might flaunt a new Samsung GM1sensor over last year's Sony IMX586.In terms of looks, the upcoming Pixel devices will be similar to the Pixel 6 series. Both Pixel phones will now sport aluminum camera visors. The base variant will have a single large cutout, and the Pro variant will have two cutouts. A separate cutout will house the telephoto camera.A report by another source, based on Google's patent, suggested that the Google Pixel 7 series might bring an under-display selfie camera.Analysts are also expecting a slimmer body this year.As for the colors, Google has already revealed that the Pixel 7 will sport three color variants: Obsidian, Snow, and Lemongrass. And the Pro version will come in Obsidian, Snow, and Hazel.Release, pre-order, and sale dateA popular analyst recently leaked that Google Pixel 7 series might launch on October 6. The pre-order will also begin on the same date. He also claimed that Google might start shipping the devices from October 13.