It was no secret that Google partnered with Samsung to develop its Tensor G2 SoC that is found in the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, but according to one report, the Korean giant had an even bigger hand in bringing the larger flagship to the market. The latest statistics show Samsung provided more than 50 percent of the components found in the Pixel 7 Pro.
The Pixel 7 Pro’s 6.7-inch screen provided by Samsung takes up 20 percent of the flagship’s entire cost
A Pixel 7 Pro with 128GB of internal storage costs Google around $413 to make, according to the bill of materials (BoM) report published by Counterpoint Research. When the flagship launched in the U.S., it retailed for $899 but has seen a variety of price cuts, and with two months into 2023, Google is likely eyeing the launch of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro later this year.
The Tensor G2, which is a part of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, is estimated to cost Google around $10 to make. Coupled with Google’s Titan M2 co-processor, the cost mounts to 7 percent of the Pixel 7 Pro’s BoM. However, the majority of that bill is thanks to Samsung, who provides 51 percent of all the components found in the smartphone, including the 6.7-inch OLED high refresh rate panel, which accounts for 20 percent of the entire $413 BoM cost.
Here is a breakdown of the Pixel 7 Pro’s components and how much of it has been sourced from Samsung
Samsung also happens to be the exclusive display supplier of the Pixel 7 Pro, which would explain why Google is paying a large sum to the manufacturer. It is possible the search engine giant has not added a secondary panel supplier due to a secret deal with Samsung that included using its resources to mass produce the Tensor G2. Unfortunately, we have no way of confirming this information.
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are said to be in development by Google and allegedly feature the codenames Husky and Shiba. The Tensor G3 could be mass produced on Samsung’s 3nm GAA process, meaning that making the new SoC in large quantities could cost Google more than the $10 Tensor G2. If you wish to check out the entire bill of materials report, you can click on the source link below, and we believe that going forward, Google should diversify its supply chain to bring its overall cost down.
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