Google’s Pixel 12 Could Get Cheaper as Production Leaves China for India and Vietnam - Yanko Design

Google Eyes Vietnam as It Moves Pixel Production Out of China - Vietnam Insider

Google reportedly plans to exit China smartphone production by 2027, making Vietnam a key hub for Pixel hardware and its AI strategy. The post Google Eyes Vietnam as It Moves Pixel Production Out of China appeared first on Vietnam Insider.

Google plans to move all Pixel production out of China by 2027

Google plans to move all Pixel production out of China by 2027LegacyGoogle is reportedly preparing to end production of its Pixel phones, watches and wireless earbuds in China by 2027. The work would shift to Vietnam and India instead. The plan was first reported by Nikkei Asia, which said Google has told suppliers of the timeline. Google itself has not confirmed the move publicly. Under the plan, Vietnam would take on assembly of Google’s flags…

Google’s Pixel 12 Could Get Cheaper as Production Leaves China for India and Vietnam - Yanko Design

A phone’s country of assembly used to be a footnote on the back of the box. It now shapes the spec sheet, the retail price, and which storage tier survives the year. Google confirmed the Pixel 11 at $899, up a hundred dollars from the Pixel 10, with the Pro, Pro XL, and Fold each taking the same hundred-dollar step across the board. Component costs got the blame, and the blame is largely earned. Six days after launch, Nikkei Asia reported the ot…