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The market share of Google Pixel mobile phones in Japan continues to grow. (Photo/Reuters)
Google launched its new Pixel 8 series flagship this month, featuring a large number of new AI features. It has been well received since its launch. The camera’s DXOMARK evaluation score is second only to Huawei P60 Pro and Apple iPhone 15 Pro series, ranking 4th in the world. However, in Japan The sales performance in the first week seems to be less enthusiastic than that of the previous generation.
With its high CP value, Google Pixel mobile phones have been growing in market share in Japan year by year, putting considerable pressure on Apple’s iPhone. However, according to Japan’s BCN’s latest weekly (October 9th to 15th) statistical survey, the top 10 best-selling Android phones Among the new Pixel 8 series phones, only the Pixel 8 128GB (SoftBank version) entered the rankings, and it was barely at the bottom of the list. The high-end Pixel 8 Pro does not even have a telecom version on the list of the top 50 best-selling mobile phones in Japan (including iPhone and Android).
Top 10 best-selling Android phones in Japan (BCN survey: October 9-15)
● OPPO Reno 10 Pro 5G (SoftBank)
● Google Pixel 7a (NTT DOCOMO)
● Samsung A23 5G SCG18
● Sony Xperia 5 IV (SoftBank)
● Google Pixel 7a (SoftBank)
● Google Pixel 7a (au)
● Samsung S22 SCG13
● Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G
● Redmi 12C 4GB+128GB
● Google Pixel 8 128GB (SoftBank)
Japanese media Sumahodigest reported that compared with the first-week sales of the Pixel 7 series last year, the au and SoftBank versions of Pixel 7 have rushed to the top three best-selling Android phones in Japan. The Pixel 8 series seems to have had a bad start, and it is speculated that the purchase momentum is not as good as before. The reason for the enthusiasm may be that the price increase is too high. However, the overall sales performance of the Pixel 8 series in Japan still needs some time to be observed, and it is too early to tell now.
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