Google cuts Pixel 10 prices to boost market share amid rising costs

13 articles · Updated · Forbes · Apr 27

The base Pixel 10 now sells for $599, with the Pixel 10 Pro XL discounted by $300 to $899, and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold down to $1,499.
Google’s aggressive pricing comes as Samsung and other Android makers raise prices due to a 90% surge in memory chip costs, passing increases to consumers.
Analysts warn memory prices may not stabilize until late 2027, making Google’s strategy risky but potentially effective for increasing Pixel 10 adoption and AI service subscriptions.

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