Google Pixel 9 to be Available Offline on Reliance Digital and Croma — Flipkart Online Exclusivity Ends

The Google Pixel 9 series, which includes the Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9, and Pixel Fold, is all set to launch in India in a few days. Pixel fans are eagerly gearing up to pre-order the new devices and get their hands on them as soon as possible. Here’s some good news for Pixel enthusiasts: Flipkart will no longer be the only platform where you can officially buy these devices as they will now be available on other platforms including Reliance Digital and Croma.

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Pixel 9 phones will be available offline

For the past few years, Google Pixel devices have been exclusively available on Flipkart, with no offline launches. However, with Reliance Digital and Croma now listing the Pixel 9 series devices and promoting them with banners, it is clear that Flipkart will no longer be the only channel through which you can buy new devices.

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Both Reliance Digital and Croma have brick-and-mortar stores, meaning customers will be able to purchase the Pixel 9 series in person for the first time in several years.

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Google Pixel 9 Series: Offline Presence for Increased Visibility

The lack of a product available in the offline market where customers can just go and buy it can be detrimental — especially for flagships that cost close to a lakh. The availability of Pixel 9 phones in offline stores like Reliance Digital and Croma will increase their visibility and build brand trust, which is likely to boost Google’s sales.

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This is most likely a strategic move by Google, but the question remains whether Google will bring all the models to India this time or just the Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold as some reports suggest.

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