As Google continues to expand production in India and Vietnam, the tech giant is reportedly preparing to shift manufacturing of its Pixel smartphones and other hardware products away from China. Google has reportedly told its suppliers that it plans to move production of all Pixel phones, smartwatches and wireless earbuds out of China starting next year. The company is targeting 2027 to complete the transition. The planned manufacturing shift comes as Google seeks to diversify its supply chain amid ongoing tensions between the US and China.

The company has been increasing its manufacturing capabilities in Vietnam and India in recent years as part of efforts to reduce its reliance on China. However, a significant portion of Pixel production continues to take place there. Additionally, Google does not sell Pixel smartphones in China, which could make it easier for the company to move production without having to maintain a manufacturing base there for its Chinese market.

Vietnam is expected to play a key role in Google's manufacturing plans. The company began developing and producing its high-end Pixel smartphones in Vietnam this year.

The shift would potentially make Google the second major global smartphone brand after Samsung to completely move its smartphone production away from China.