Google To Launch Made In India Pixel 8 Series In Partnership With Dixon Technologies

The new Google Pixel 8 series manufactured in India is set to hit store shelves soon. The tech giant has partnered with Dixon Technologies for this venture.

Earlier reports in February mentioned Google's plans to establish a facility in southern India to diversify its supply chain from China. According to the Economic Times, Google has already started manufacturing the Pixel 8 series in India.

Google Pixel 8 Series Manufactured in India

Previously, Google was a major global smartphone brand not involved in India's 'Made in India' initiative. Last year, the company announced it would begin producing the Pixel 8 in India by 2024.

Dixon Technologies has started trial production. The first batch of 'Made in India' Pixel 8 models is expected to reach the market in September. Dixon Technologies aims to produce 1,00,000 units per month, with plans to export 25-30% of these devices.

Padget Electronics, a Dixon Technologies subsidiary, will manufacture Pixel devices. Padget signed an agreement with Compal Electronics, a Taiwan-based manufacturing partner for Google products.

Economic Factors and Pricing

Google's decision to produce locally is influenced by the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for mobile phones in India and competitive production costs by Dixon Technologies. The Pixel 8a pricing in India is substantially higher than the Pixel 7a.

How the 'Made in India' initiative impacts the pricing of the Pixel 8 series in the Indian market remains uncertain. Information on other models that might be produced in India is still unavailable.

Google Pixel 8 Serie Pricing in India

The Pixel 8 (Review) price in India starts from Rs 69,999 for the base 8GB/128GB model and Rs 77,999 for the 8GB/256GB variant. The Google Pixel 8 Pro price in India starts from Rs 1,01,999 for the base 12GB/128GB configuration.

Moreover, the Pixel 8 Pro is also offered in a 12GB/256GB variant that costs Rs 1,08,999. The Google Pixel 8a price in the country starts from Rs 52,999 for the 8GB/128GB model and Rs 59,999 for the 8GB/256GB version.