The prices of Google's new budget phones don't match by region

[Firelaf]

I live in the UK and right now I'm in the market for a midrange phone that will last a couple years. I've had my eyes on the OnePlus Nord, Pixel 4a, and now the new 4a 5g.

I think Google kind of blew it with the pricing here. In the us the Pixel 4a costs $349. That translates to about 270£ but Google still sells it at 349£. Ok, an extra 80 quid is more but it's not that bad. Well now they are doing it with their new phones too. The Pixel 4a with 5g should by all means cost 385£. Instead they sell it for 500£, a full 125£ more! Imagine your Pixel 4a 5g costing $650! That is almost as much as their new flagship.

This pricing is intentional, as they have noticed the difference in price between regions was getting ridiculous and they've dropped the Pixel 5 to 600£ ($775).

I'm very disappointed in Google for that one. I don't see their new phones selling well here with how competitive the midrange market has gotten.

 

[RalphNader]

But doesn't Apple do the same? I recently purchased the 4a because my 2XL rear camera got damaged and I could not see myself jumping into another phone when I use it mostly when I travel. I would look how much bandwidth you plan to use and other conveniences that make sense and refrain from all flagship phones. I don't understand why Americans tend to make the rest of the world wait for a intro phone and even charge more......especially to countries that assisted in the manufacturing process to begin with.

 

[gee2012]

I live in the UK and right now I'm in the market for a midrange phone that will last a couple years. I've had my eyes on the OnePlus Nord, Pixel 4a, and now the new 4a 5g.

I think Google kind of blew it with the pricing here. In the us the Pixel 4a costs $349. That translates to about 270£ but Google still sells it at 349£. Ok, an extra 80 quid is more but it's not that bad. Well now they are doing it with their new phones too. The Pixel 4a with 5g should by all means cost 385£. Instead they sell it for 500£, a full 125£ more! Imagine your Pixel 4a 5g costing $650! That is almost as much as their new flagship.

This pricing is intentional, as they have noticed the difference in price between regions was getting ridiculous and they've dropped the Pixel 5 to 600£ ($775).

I'm very disappointed in Google for that one. I don't see their new phones selling well here with how competitive the midrange market has gotten.

Germany pricing is 486 euro`s (436 pounds), wich is descent imo for what you get.