Google Pixel 8 sales in Japan
Over its first five months on sale in Japan, the Pixel 8 sold 3.1% more units than the Pixel 7 did across the same post-launch window. Sell-through figures below come from Counterpoint's Japan carrier and retail panel.
- vs Pixel 7 (first 5 months)
- +3.1%
- Latest month (Jul 2026)
- +76.1%MoM
- Share of Japan market
- Japan launch
- 12 Oct 2023
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Sales volume
Sell-through in Japan. Growth rates are open; unit volumes and share of Japan smartphone market require an account.
Pixel generation comparison
The last two Pixel generations in Japan, measured over the same window: the first five months on sale from each model's Japan launch date. Growth is against the preceding generation over its own first five months.
| Model | Japan launch | Units (first 5 months) | YoY | Share of Japan market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixel 8 | 12 Oct 2023 | +3.1% | ||
| Pixel 7 | 13 Oct 2022 | — |
Monthly sales
The three most recent closed months. Data through Jul 2026 · updated periodically.
| Month | Units | MoM | Share of Japan market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | +76.1% | ||
| Jun 2026 | -8.4% | ||
| May 2026 | -31.8% |
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Questions & answers
Common questions about Pixel 8 sales in Japan.
When did the Pixel 8 launch in Japan?
The Pixel 8 went on sale in Japan on 12 October 2023, in line with recent generations: the Pixel 7 arrived on 13 October 2022.
Are Pixel 8 sales in Japan still growing?
Volumes have been choppy since launch. After a steep 31.8% drop in May 2026, sales eased 8.4% in June 2026 and rebounded 76.1% in July 2026, the most recent closed month.
Full sell-through history for this model in this market: unit volumes, market share, the current quarter's weekly detail, with Excel export.