Mid-priced Google Pixel 3a still pricier in Asia

Google Pixel 3a phones are displayed at the Google I/O conference in Mountain View, Calif., Tuesday, May 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Despite Google positioning its latest Pixel smartphone as a more affordable option, the Pixel 3a lineup still looks pretty expensive in Asia.

In the United States, pricing for the Pixel 3a starts at US$399 (RM1,658) while the Pixel 3a XL starts at US$479 (RM1,990).