Sony Xperia XZ and Sony Xperia X Compact smartphones that were announced at the IFA 2016 event at the start of this month will be soon available for purchase in U.S. The pricing and release dates of both the smartphones for the U.S. have been officially confirmed.
Sony Xperia XZ Price, Release Date
The Sony Xperia XZ will be available unlocked in the U.S. with a price tag of $699. Its sales will begin in the U.S. on Oct. 2. The unlocked device supports GSM networks such as AT&T and Mobile. Buyers can purchase the smartphone through retailers like Amazon, Best Buy and others, Phone Arena reported.
The Sony Xperia XZ is a flagship smartphone that features a 5.2-inch display that offers Full HD resolution. It is packed with Snapdragon 820 chipset and 3 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 32 GB and carries support for microSD card.
Its rear camera is of 23-megapixel and the front panel has a 13-megapixel selfie snapper. The rear camera is equipped with features like 5-axis video stabilization and 4K video shooting. Other features include USB Type-C port and fingerprint scanner. It has a battery of 2,900 mAh capacity.
Sony Xperia X Compact Price, Release Date
The Sony Xperia X Compact unlocked version will start selling in the U.S. from Sept. 25 with a pricing of $499. Like Xperia XZ, the X Compact will work on GSM networks like AT&T and T-Mobile and it will can be bought through retailers like Amazon and Best Buy, Android Central reported.
The Xperia X Compact has a 4.6-inch HD display and it is powered by Snapdragon 650 chipset and 3 GB of RAM. Its internal storage is 32 GB and it supports up to 32 GB of microSD card on its expansion slot.
It also features a 23-megapixel rear camera and a selfie shooter of 5-megapixel. It is also equipped with USB Type-C and fingerprint reader. The device is fueled by 2,700 mAh capacity battery.
Both the smartphones sport IP68 certified chassis that protects them from damage caused by dust and water. These devices come loaded with Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS and Xperia UI.
Here is a hands-on video of Sony Xperia XZ: