Google Pixel 9 sales in Japan
Over its first five months on sale in Japan, the Pixel 9 sold 58.5% fewer units than the Pixel 8 did across the same post-launch window, giving back the Pixel 8's generational gain. Sell-through figures below come from Counterpoint's Japan carrier and retail panel.
- vs Pixel 8 (first 5 months)
- -58.5%
- Latest month (Jul 2026)
- +12.1%MoM
- Share of Japan market
- Japan launch
- 22 Aug 2024
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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 three 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 9 | 22 Aug 2024 | -58.5% | ||
| 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 | +12.1% | ||
| Jun 2026 | +18.4% | ||
| May 2026 | -65.0% |
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Questions & answers
Common questions about Pixel 9 sales in Japan.
When did the Pixel 9 launch in Japan?
The Pixel 9 went on sale in Japan on 22 August 2024, roughly 2 months earlier in the calendar than recent generations: the Pixel 8 arrived on 12 October 2023 and the Pixel 7 arrived on 13 October 2022.
Are Pixel 9 sales in Japan still growing?
Volumes have been choppy since launch. After a steep 65.0% drop in May 2026, sales rebounded 18.4% in June 2026 and added 12.1% 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.