The Google Store Just Went Live In The World’s Second Largest Smartphone Market
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Summary
- Google has launched its official online store in India, allowing direct purchase of Pixel phones, wearables (Pixel Watch 3, Pixel Buds Pro 2), and accessories, moving away from previous reliance solely on third-party retailers like Flipkart and Amazon.
- Buying directly from the Google Store in India offers several advantages highlighted by the company, including the assurance of authentic products, flexible payment options (UPI, no-cost EMI), reliable service, and access to exclusive launch offers and discounts like Google Store discounts, credit, cashback, and exchange bonuses.
- The new Google Store in India stocks a wide range of Pixel devices, including the latest Pixel 8a and the upcoming Pixel 9 series, but currently excludes Pixel Tablets, smart home products, and Fitbit wearables; it also features a “Pixel Price Promise” for potential partial refunds if lower prices are found elsewhere within the return period.
Google announced that starting today, it will begin selling its products in the second-largest smartphone market globally, and it is actively encouraging potential buyers to purchase their next phone, wearable, or earbuds directly from it.
In India, Pixel devices were previously exclusively available through third-party retailers like Flipkart and Amazon. Although those are reliable alternatives, having access to the tech giant’s suite of devices directly from it should now help consumers feel more confident with their purchases.
This comes soon after Google reportedly initiated talks to move some of its manufacturing operations from Vietnam to India.
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“With the official Google Store now live in India, buying directly from Google gets you the peace of mind that comes with an authentic product, along with flexible payment options and reliable service,” wrote the tech giant in a new Google Store post, essentially highlighting key reasons to buy directly from it.
It also highlighted how purchasing from the direct store is “the best way to take advantage of launch offers and exclusive discounts.” These include Google Store discounts, Google Store credit, instant cashback in some cases, exchange bonuses, no-cost EMI options when you make your purchase using certain cards, and more.
Here are all the major devices that are available to purchase from the Google Store in India
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- Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL
- Pixel 9
- Pixel 9a
- Pixel 8 Pro
- Pixel 8
- Pixel 8a
- Pixel Buds Pro 2
- Pixel Watch 3 (41mm and 45mm)
For what it’s worth, the new store does not sell the Pixel Tablet, smart home products, and Fitbit wearables. Beyond devices, however, you will find accessories like official cases, power adapters, watch bands, and charging cables available for purchase.
If you find a better price at a selected retail partner or on Google Store within the return period, you may be eligible for a partial refund from Pixel Price Promise to match the lower price.
- SoC
- Google Tensor G4
- Display type
- LTPO OLED, 1-120Hz
- Display dimensions
- 6.3″
- Display resolution
- 1280 x 2856
