Google plans Pixel production move from China 2027

Google is planning to relocate the production of all Pixel smartphones, smartwatches, and wireless earbuds outside China starting in 2027, shifting manufacturing to hubs such as Vietnam and India as part of a broader strategy to diversify its supply chain amid US-China tensions. The move would see Google exit a central piece of its hardware production from China, potentially making it the second major smartphone brand after Samsung to fully shift assembly out of the country. The plan is still in the supply chain deployment phase, with Google not publicly disclosing specific supplier lists, timelines, or localization details, but the intention is to reduce geopolitical and trade-related risks and pandemic-era disruptions. Google has been gradually moving production away from China for years, and its increasing focus on India and Vietnam underscores a broader industry trend toward geographic diversification. While the relocation would entail costs such as mold transfers and component localization, it could offer greater resilience and flexibility in responding to global market shifts. Analysts and reports suggest this strategy could bolster Google’s hardware growth in key markets while supporting its AI services ecosystem through expanded device deployment.