Sony has officially unveiled the South African Pricing and release date for its new Xperia smartphones.
The Xperia XZ will release on tariff-based plans at around R469-R579 per month with a recommended retail price of R12,999.
The Xperia X Compact tariff-based plans will be priced at around R300-R400 per month with a recommended retail price of R9,999.
Sony has made it clear that it wishes to make a statement with its pricing, offering a high-end smartphone at a more affordable price.
Both phones are currently available at Vodacom and MTN branches as well as on Takealot.
Sony are also running a number of special campaigns with Takealot, offering the XPERIA XZ at R12,999 with a free Xperia XA Ultra.
Vodacom are also giving away a free Sony Xperia E4 to the first 100 customers who purchase an Xperia XZ.
The first 1,000 MTN users will receive a free Smartwatch 3 with the purchase of their Xperia XZ.
Check out the official specifications below:
| Specifications | Sony Xperia XZ | Sony Xperia X Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 146 x 72 x 8.1 mm | 129 x 65 x 9.5 mm |
| Weight | 161g | 135g |
| Operating system | Android 6 Marshmallow | Android 6 Marshmallow |
| Display | 5.2″ 1080p (1,080 x 1,920) | 4.6″ 720p (720 x 1,280) |
| Rear camera | 23MP | 23MP |
| Front camera | 13MP | 5MP |
| Storage, internal | 32GB | 32GB |
| Storage, expandable | microSD | microSD |
| RAM | 3GB | 3GB |
| Processor | Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 620 |
| Battery | 2,900mAh | 2,700mAh |
| Cellular data | LTE (Cat 9) | LTE (Cat 6) |
| SIM type | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Durability | IP65/IP68 | None |
