[Rumor] Verizon to stop selling future Pixel phones

[bhatech]

Personally hate the carriers and never buy anything from them, but this is horrible news for Google since 99% of the people only buy from carriers in the US. Supposedly Verizon is killing their deal with Google to sell Pixel phones.

https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/...deal-doesnt-plan-to-sell-pixel-4a-or-pixel-5/

Update::

Verizon tells @CNET this morning that it isn’t getting rid of Pixel. “It’s not true. We continue to work with Google and look forward to the new portfolio of devices.”

 

[mustang7757]

Not good news if it's true

 

[Ry]

Bring back the DROID name.

 

[mustang7757]

Looks like according to that article they will be selling One Plus 8 device , that's a slap in the face to google .

 

[bhatech]

Looks like according to that article they will be selling One Plus 8 device , that's a slap in the face to google .

Yep it's like getting kicked out, that's shameful for Google given the size of them compared to OnePlus.

 

[mustang7757]

Yep it's like getting kicked out, that's shameful for Google given the size of them compared to OnePlus.

Yeah , agreed

 

[bhatech]

Yeah , agreed

I do like my pixel phones and unfortunately this is very bad news in terms of Google continuing making phones couple of years down the line.

 

[mustang7757]

I do like my pixel phones and unfortunately this is very bad news in terms of Google continuing making phones couple of years down the line.

Yeah definitely not good , I like my pixels also , both of us lucky we get Google unlocked anyways but the others that get verizon models it's not good .

 

[cbreze]

I always prefer to buy unlocked whenever possible. If Google goes ahead with the pixel 5's since they've probably already started on them and Verizon doesn't get on board then I don't see a problem as long as they have Verizon system requirements in the phone, just buy unlocked. If I could get a pixel 5 I'd be happy for 2 or 3 years anyway.

 

[I800C0LLECT]

Nobody wants them because they do a terrible job at marketing. Verizon doesn't push them at all

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

I thought the Pixel line was a decent seller. Guess I was wrong.

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

I heard this too. The problem is that Google underwhelms at the same price point Samsung is overwhelming. This causes an issue with value for money. Google needs to price like OnePlus and take the hit, because they end up dropping the prices for Black Friday and Christmas anyway.

 

[eric002]

Looks like according to that article they will be selling One Plus 8 device , that's a slap in the face to google .

Yeah I was just thinking that this morning! That would be a huge slap in the face to Google! Hello Verizon, I will buy an unlocked pixel phone and connect it to your network. Sincerely Eric! what, Verizon thinks that a OnePlus 8 phone will sell more so than a Pixel phone will? Yeah right!

 

[eric002]

I heard this too. The problem is that Google underwhelms at the same price point Samsung is overwhelming. This causes an issue with value for money. Google needs to price like OnePlus and take the hit, because they end up dropping the prices for Black Friday and Christmas anyway.

You're right. Samsung packs overly too many features in their phones, and Google puts in the status normal for phones. yet their prices don't reflect that this is why I hate flagship prices for phones in general!

 

[eric002]

The only phones that Verizon pushes to sell is Galaxy phones and iPhones. That's also the frustrating part about it. I'm sure that's what they're told to push anyways.

 

[Gray Area]

Well that's not good news, could this be a trend that leads to the Denise of the pixel? Hope not.

 

[eric002]

Yeah definitely not good , I like my pixels also , both of us lucky we get Google unlocked anyways but the others that get verizon models it's not good .

I mean what's the stop anyone from buying unlocked phone from Google, and then just connecting it to Verizon network. That would actually get more money/business to Google anyways.

 

[Bkdodger1]

I guess if true I will have a collectors item ...

Go figure I always buy unlocked phones but jumped on Verizon version 4 XL ...start by handing out more deals and they might sell ...but I'm not too unhappy seeing OnePlus is coming to VZW..

 

[eric002]

I guess if true I will have a collectors item ...

Go figure I always buy unlocked phones but jumped on Verizon version 4 XL ...start by handing out more deals and they might sell ...but I'm not too unhappy seeing OnePlus is coming to VZW..

yeah, I'm just curious as to why Verizon would sell the OnePlus phone, not the Pixel phones... Let's just see what the future holds in store. But yes, what's stopping anyone from buying an unlocked pixel and connecting into Verizon network?

 

[slave]

Why would any carrier sell these? They are middle of the road phones with baffling stupid design dcsions (here's looking at you pitiful battery size and no ultra wide sensor).

Google has been making bone headed decisions since they left nexus behind. Even I refused to buy the 4XL until it was on sale, as it was not worth the full price.