The Google Pixel 4 5G is reportedly in test production

To avoid any of the potential US tariffs on products from China, eventually all Pixel 4 5G models destined for the US will be manufactured outside of China, presumably in Vietnam which is where the regular Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are being made. Speaking of which, these devices have already entered mass production and should therefore be ready in time for a global release later this month.

If Google decides the 5G Pixel 4 version isn’t quite ready to be announced next week, sources said the internet giant could delay its unveiling until next year at Google I/O 2020 where the company’s also expected to introduce the Pixel 4a and Pixel 4a XL. Either way, the release will give Google the opportunity to beat rival Apple to the market with a 5G smartphone, something that should, in turn, help increase its market share as the popularity of 5G continues to grow and networks become more accessible.

A 5G flagship could help Google reach its sales goals

Google is currently in the process of moving its entire smartphone production out of China and into a new market – Vietnam. The change relies heavily on a leading Vietnamese factory and will reportedly be complete by the end fo 2019. In the meantime, though, production in the market’s expected to focus on the Pixel 4 devices headed to the US, as mentioned above.

In addition to helping Google avoid tariffs, the production switch should also help the company reach its goal of doubling output to 10 million units for the year. The mid-range Pixel devices will likely make up the bulk of orders but the Pixel 4 series will certainly be in high demand initially before sales decrease in the coming months. However, by launching a 5G model at a later date, Google should be able to successfully boost interest, albeit temporarily, while also tapping into an important market that’s growing massively.

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