A fairly detailed roadmap for Google’s Pixel range of smartphones for the next few years has leaked today.
The publication attributes the information to a reliable (but anonymous) source and Android Authority confirms that you have thoroughly reviewed the information before deciding to publish it. In addition to revealing Google’s product plans for the Pixel family in 2023, the roadmap looks at what Google has in store for users in 2024 and 2025.
Next year will bring changes to Google’s Pixel lineup. We already know that the company will probably launch its first foldable phone, the rumored Google Pixel Fold sometime in 2023 with a price of about $1,800.
The source has indicated that this device will be launched during Google I/O 2023 along with another device codenamed “Lynx”, which is likely the Google Pixel 7a. The source also claims that Google is unlikely to make any changes to the price of the Pixel 7a next year.
For October 2023 Google might launch the series devices pixel 8 with minimal changes, and there is talk that the Pixel 8 will reduce its size. Both the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will probably feature the Tensor G3.
According to reports, three Pixel 9 phones High-end smartphones will debut in 2024. Aside from the more expensive Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro, Google will reportedly launch a new Pro-level device with the same features as the Pixel 9 Pro — but in a smaller form factor — in 2024.
Although Google could also release the Pixel 8a in 2024, whether this phone hits production lines will depend on how well the Pixel 7a manages to sell in 2023. Google could also switch to a biennial release schedule for the A-series similar to Apple’s strategy for its iPhone SE lineup. , according to the leak. Google could also launch a successor to its first foldable phone in 2024.
In 2025Google is expected to finally launch its first foldable clamshell smartphone. The rest of the Pixel lineup for 2025 will reportedly be largely based on the devices Google released in 2024. This means we can potentially expect three Pixel 10 series devices and two Pixel Fold smartphones in 2025. Keep in mind that the fate of the mythical Google Pixel 9a and the two folding phones by 2025 will depend on the reception of their predecessors in 2024.
There is one big factor that may heavily influence Google’s future plans: the looming recession and economic woes that have sent inflation soaring, causing many consumers to put off big purchases like new phones.