Google Pixel 9 series could be available at Croma and more offline stores
The Google Pixel 9 series is scheduled to launch globally on August 13 and the following day in India. Ahead of the launch, the company has confirmed that it will make its upcoming smartphones available across offline stores in the country for the first time in years. The Pixel 9 series will also be sold through online channels. This development comes amid speculation that Google may launch only two of the four Pixel models in India that will be launched in global markets.
Google Pixel 9 Series Offline Availability
As per the teasers, the Google Pixel 9 series could go on sale at two Indian stores – Reliance Digital and Croma. The e-shopping portals of both the stores have landing pages dedicated to pre-booking the Pixel 9 series. Users can register their interest and pre-book the upcoming smartphones from Google at their nearest Reliance Digital and Croma stores when it launches.
Google Pixel 9 Series Pre-Booking Page on Croma
While the reasons behind this move are unknown, it is speculated that it is aimed at boosting sales of the Pixel 9 series in India, especially among prospective buyers who are wary of purchasing smartphones and other electronics through e-commerce platforms.
The Pixel 9 series will also be available for pre-booking on Flipkart, Google’s only official retail partner in India, besides its own India shop. It has also launched a dedicated microsite to prepare for the launch. While Google will debut its upcoming flagship series globally on August 13, the launch in India will take place a day later on August 14.
It is expected that the devices will be available for pre-order after launch.
Google Pixel 9 Series in India
Over the past few weeks, Google has been announcing the upcoming launch of its Pixel 9 series. However, Flipkart and other websites where it is expected to be sold are only advertising the Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. This has led to speculation that the tech giant may launch only two models in India, skipping the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro.
However, the official Google India Store also points to the Pixel 9 Pro, further fueling speculation about the availability of the upcoming smartphones in the country.
