[Cider9986]

> What do you think are reasons for google to run Pixel then?

Get millions of users using their services. The average person who buys a Pixel will likely go all in with the Google ecosystem giving Google every word they type, every message to a loved one, every search. It's a data gold mine.

I doubt they sell Pixels at a loss, but even if they did they could make up for it like how Amazon does with kindles.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2026/04/28/price-of-...

I think they also use pixels for testing android and such which is why they keep it secure and open.