Everything you need to know about the Sony Xperia Z
Sony's Xperia Z was one of the most interesting and exciting smartphone announcements of this year's CES in Las Vegas. So here's everything we know about the Xperia Z's release date, price and specifications in the UK. Updated on 05/02/13.
The Xperia Z looks like Sony's best smartphone in a long time featuring a sleek tempered glass design and 5in Full HD screen. No doubt the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean device will have competition this year. We've already seen the Huawei Ascend D2 and the ZTE Grand S, and we're sure there will be plenty of Full HD contenders unveiled at MWC at the end of February.
See also: Sony Xperia Z hands-on review.
Sony Xperia Z: Release date
Although Sony has only given a rough release date of Q1 2013, multiple online retailers have published an exact expected date for the Xperia Z. Clove, Handtec and Digital Phone Company all have an expected release date of 1 March 2013.
The only exceptions are The Carphone Warehouse and mobile operator Three which both expect the Xperia Z in February. Of course, all are subject to change.
Update: The Xperia Z will launch across mobile networks and retailers on 28 Februray.
See also: Sony Xperia Z goes up for pre-order.
Sony Xperia Z: Price
Sony hasn't announced a price for the Xperia Z but it will cost around £520 SIM-free based on most online retailers. However, Expansys has a significantly lower price than the competition. Prices online at smartphone retailers are as follows.
Expansys - £399, updated to £529 on 16 January.
Clove - £528
Handtec - £520
Mobicity - £598
Digital Phone Company - £519
Sony Xperia Z: Specifications
Dimensions – 139 x 71 x 7.9mm
Weight- 146g
Colours – Black, White, Purple
Operating system – Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (Upgradable to 4.2 after launch)
Processor - 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 quad-core
GPU – Adreno 320
RAM – 2GB
Internal Storage – 16GB
Card slot – microSD (up to 32GB)
Screen – 5in Full HD (1920 x 1080) Reality Display with Mobile Bravia Engine 2
Rear camera – 13Mp auto-focus, LED flash, Full HD video
Front camera – 2.2Mp, Full HD video
Connectivity – Bluetooth 4.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, DLNA, NFC, A-GPS, microUSB
SIM – microSIM
Mobile data – GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz, 3G/HSDPA: 850/900/1700/1900/2100MHz, 4G/LTE: 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600MHz
Battery - Non-removable Li-ion 2330mAh
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Comments
Jaleeljm63 said: f Cours
Joseph angelone said: Is the Sony prepaid cards good Do you get good service in the USA in California
Shafali1 said: Ordered
Funkycracker77 said: Ima get myself this phone Much better than lg nexus 4 and htc one x plus Sony back
Dosmalditas said: Im so exited to have this
raheemdot said: yeah
09034022 said: I found from carphone Warehouse website if you filter the search and say you pay upfront 99 you can get unlimited min unlimited texts 1GB data for 26 pcm also you get the headphones as well from them which is around 200 not really 299 which sites normally stateSo its a bargin if you look at it that way also if your not a fan of paying 99 you can just sell the headphones for cheap and make your money backall in all 26 for that deal isnt that bad
09034022 said: I found from carphone Warehouse website if you filter the search and say you pay upfront 99 you can get unlimited min unlimited texts 1GB data for 26 pcm also you get the headphones as well from them which is around 200 not really 299 which sites normally stateSo its a bargin if you look at it that way also if your not a fan of paying 99 you can just sell the headphones for cheap and make your money backall in all 26 for that deal isnt that bad
jona beast said: This is definately going to be my next phone
jona beast said: Of course
Raaj said: waiting for the release
Myles said: According to the Sony website the Xperia Z will not support the 1700 or 1900 frequencies on 3G or 4G which means pokey 2G data for Americans who snap up the phones through the vendors in this article Theres no reason to believe that they wont release an American version as theyve done in the past I for one will be waiting for the announcement with a fistful of cashSpeaking of cash most of the prices listed above include a 20ish percent VAT tax If youre American expect to pay around 600 plus state sales tax
Bertihasani said: Will Playstation Mobile work with it
Satyakrishna said: let me knoe the actual price in indian rupees and the release date
ravi teja said: plz tell the realese date and correct prize man
Gracecannon said: I know right I hope it is cheaper than what they say it is
Catrionagayatin21 said: so many comments about the price please announce how much it will cost people are over-pricing the cost of the sony xperia z hope the price is reasonable thank you
3D printing said: Re Expansys It WAS 399 Guess they are overwhelmed by the pre-orders since they also sell for 52999 now
Nvrhde said: Haa