- In an interview, a Google executive confirmed that the company has no plans to enter the budget segment with a Pixel device.
- A low-cost Pixel device at the €200/$200 price point would require “too many compromises.”
Google released the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, ushering in another new cycle of flagship devices. The lineup has significantly expanded this year, with entrants like the Pixel Fold and the Pixel Tablet. There’s also the Pixel A-series device in the early mid-range, giving Google great coverage across major price segments of the Android smartphone market. But if you were hoping to see Google expand to even lower price points, then we wouldn’t advise you to hold your breath on it, as the company has confirmed it has no plans to make a low-end Pixel.
Google’s Vice President of Mobile Business, Mr. Nanda Ramachandran, told German website Der Standard (via AndroidPolice) that the company has no plans for a low-cost Pixel device. Making a low-cost Pixel smartphone at the €200/$200 price point would require “too many compromises,” especially considering Google’s focus on AI, camera, and a robust security framework.