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Android Central
Android Central
Technology
Sanuj Bhatia

Pixel phones are expected to see strong growth in 2026 — and it feels good to see Google's bet paying off

The back of the jade Google Pixel 10 Pro.

What you need to know

  • Pixel phones are expected to see strong growth in 2026 even as the global smartphone market faces a YoY decline.
  • Rising memory and storage costs are hitting low- and mid-tier phones hardest as data centers compete for components.
  • Counterpoint now expects Google to be the biggest winner in 2026 due to AI features and wider global traction.
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