Google Pixel 'Attack' Plan: 13 Million Phones in 2026, Ending China Production Next Year
Google has told suppliers the move could lower supply-chain risk and help it manage rising memory-chip costs, according to Nikkei Asia.
- On Aug 18, 2026, Nikkei Asia reported that Google plans to stop manufacturing all Pixel devices in China by 2027, shifting production to Vietnam and India in a major supply chain overhaul.
- Google developed and produced its latest Pixel series entirely in Vietnam, gaining the 'confidence' to move the rest of its catalog out of China after years of expanding manufacturing capacity in Vietnam and India.
- Aiming to sell around 13 million Pixel phones in 2026, Google is pursuing a strategy to 'attack' and grow at all costs despite the 'RAMageddon' situation driving price hikes on its latest devices.
- Moving out of China proves easier for Google than competitors like Apple because it does not officially sell Pixel devices there; the company can tap into Samsung's established smartphone supply chain in Vietnam.
- Google plans to raise Pixel shipments by 8 to 10 percent this year while bundling memory orders with its cloud business to maintain negotiating power and drive Gemini adoption through these devices.
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Pixel production leaves China as Google plays ‘attack’
Google has told suppliers it plans to move all Pixel production out of China from 2027, according to Nikkei Asia. That covers phones, smartwatches and wireless earbuds. Lauly Li reported the plan on 18 August, citing the ongoing tensions between Washington and Beijing. Nikkei named Vietnam and India as the destinations. The date has moved. […] This story continues at The Next Web
Google has informed suppliers that it plans to have all of its Pixel wireless smartphones, clocks and headphones produced outside of China from next year, in the midst of continuous tensions between Washington and Beijing, has cleared Nikkei Asia. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the material and register.
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Google wants to stop making Pixel phones in China, may shift fully by Pixel 12 launch, report says
Google has reportedly informed suppliers that it plans to move the production of Pixel phones out of China as early as next year. The company is expected to shift production to Vietnam.
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