Google noted in April this year that the Pixel 6 series was the company’s fastest-selling Pixel series ever, and the company seems to have even higher expectations for the upcoming Pixel 7 series.
Sources told Nikkei Asian Review that Google has asked its OEMs to produce more than 8 million Pixel 7 series phones. This represents a steady increase relative to the currently burgeoning Pixel 6 series of phones.
The company reportedly asked suppliers to produce more than 7 million Pixel 6 series models last year, and IDC says Google will ship just 3.7 million units overall in 2020.
According to two sources, Google sent notices to v some suppliers that it wants to double its smartphone sales in 2023 compared to 2022. Google is also said to be preparing the first 4 million orders for a new cheap Pixel phone, which will be available “early” next year. It’s unclear whether this is a reference to the Pixel 7a or another model.
Google will hold a new event on October 6 at 23:00 BST to launch the Pixel 7 / Pro series of phones and a number of new accessories. The new Pixel 7 and Pro series will be launched on October 6 at 23:00 GMT.
The Google Pixel 7 features a 6.3-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, a 50MP main camera + 12MP ultra-wide angle + 10.8MP front camera, and support for shooting 4K video. It supports wireless charging, IP68 protection, fingerprint/face unlock and comes in 8GB + 128/256GB storage variants.
The Google Pixel 7 Pro features a 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz display and a 50MP main camera + 12MP super wide-angle + 48MP telephoto + 10.8MP front camera with support for 4K video, macro and 30x zoom. It supports wireless charging, IP68 protection, fingerprint/face unlock and comes in 12GB + 128/256GB storage variants.
