Historically speaking, Google’s smartphones have never been all that popular.

Now, the tides are beginning to change.

This is due to a massive 20% year-over-year growth, according toCanalysdata from Q1 2023.

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Several factors contributed to the Pixel’s newfound popularity.

This strategy continued with the Pixel 7, a phone that has outsold all previous Google handsets.

Of course, the Pixel 6 came at a very opportune time.

The backside of the Google Pixel 7.

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Several Chinese brands, including Xiaomi, also vanished from the North American marketdue to sanctions.

Google managed to fill this gap with its mid-tier devices.

If you haven’t already, check out ourPixel 7 reviewand prepare to be impressed.

Source:Canalys,Counterpoint Researchviar/GooglePixel