Google to Develop High-End Pixel Smartphones in Vietnam, Retaining Lower-End Models in China

Google plans to develop and manufacture its high-end Pixel smartphones, including Pixel, Pixel Pro, and Pixel Fold models, in Vietnam starting this year, marking a shift of new product introduction (NPI) activities outside China. The lower-cost Pixel A series will continue to be developed in China for now. NPI involves designing, testing, and refining devices before mass production. This move aligns with broader efforts by US tech companies to diversify supply chains away from China. Reuters has not independently verified these reports.