Google is reportedly telling suppliers it will stop manufacturing Pixel devices in China starting next year and move production outside the country by 2027. Multiple outlets say the scope covers more than just smartphones, including Pixel smartwatches and wireless earbuds.
The reports describe a supply-chain diversification effort. Several sources say Google has been increasing production capacity in Vietnam and India in recent years to reduce reliance on China, and that this shift is intended to lower exposure to geopolitical and trade risks between the United States and China. One outlet also links the timing to Google’s recent development and production of Pixel phones in Vietnam, citing growing confidence to expand that capacity.
While the core message is consistent, details vary by outlet. Some reports frame the change as ending all Pixel production in China by 2027, while others emphasize that the move begins in the next year. One report also includes shipment-volume expectations for the coming year, though the figures are not uniformly stated across all sources.
