Sony launches Xperia Z3+ & Xperia Z3+ Dual globally

Sony Mobile has officially announced Xperia Z3+ and Xperia Z3+ Dual globally today and as a surprise the name of handset is not Xperia Z4 which was recently launched in Japan (though Xperia Z3+ and Xperia Z4 features same design and specifications).

Xperia Z3+ features Snapdragon 810 64 bit Octa core processor (2 GHz) with 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage (with micro SD card support). It features 20.7 MP camera 25mm wide-angle, 1 / 2.3 inch size sensor (ISO 12800). It features 5.1 MP front camera (25mm wide-angle). Xperia Z3+ weighs 144 grams and is 6.9mm thin with 5.2″ FHD Display (1920 x 1080 resolution, no 2K) packed in an aluminum frame with glass back.

Xperia Z3+ & Xperia Z3+ Dual launched

Xperia Z3+ features 2930 mAh battery (which is less as compared to Xperia Z3 & Xperia Z2). Xperia Z3+ comes with Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box (5.0.2). Xperia Z3+ is IP65/68 certified (with capless USB port). In terms of design, Xperia Z3+ is a combination of Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2 but slimmer, lighter, and powerful.

[ UPDATE ] Sony Xperia Z3+ Unboxing Video, See here.

[ UPDATEAqua Green Xperia Z3+ Dual Hands on pics out of the box

Official Xperia Z3+ Pics

Xperia Z3+ is launched in Black, White, Copper and Aqua Green color.

Xperia Z3+ and Xperia Z3+ Dual launched

Black Xperia Z3+

White Xperia Z3+

Aqua Green Xperia Z3+

Copper Xperia Z3+

IP65/IP68 certified Xperia Z3+ with capless USB Port

Xperia Z3+ 6.9 mm thin

Xperia Z3+ Promo Video

Xperia Z3+ / Xperia Z3+ Dual Specifications

Xperia Z3+ and Xperia Z3+ Dual will be available in June 2015 globally, no details of the pricing have come so far.

We will keep you updated once Xperia Z3+ and Xperia Z3+ Dual are available for purchase.

Like the Sony’s strategy of not launching Xperia Z4 globally and instead rebranding it as Xperia Z3+, let us know? Drop your comments below.

Source – Sony Mobile

Flipkart lists Xperia Z3 for Rs 49990, Z3 Compact for Rs 42990 in India

Sony India has officially launched Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact in India at a hefty price tag of Rs 51990 ($850) and Rs 44990 ($735) respectively. Xperia Z3 is launched in white, black and copper color while Xperia Z3 Compact is available in red, black, white and green color. Both phones are available for purchase from official Sony Xperia stores whereas online retailer Flipkart has listed it in India for pre-order.

Flipkart will start shipping Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact in India from 30th Spetember, so for the time being Xperia Z3 is available at a special discounted price tag of Rs 49990 and Xperia Z3 Compact at Rs 42990.

Xperia Z3 for Rs 49990

Order Xperia Z3 for Rs 49990 from Flipkart, available in all colors.

Buy Xperia Z3 from Flipkart at Rs 49990 – Black Color

Buy Xperia Z3 from Flipkart at Rs 49990 – White Color

Buy Xperia Z3 from Flipkart at Rs 49990 – Copper Color

Xperia Z3 for Rs 49990 Flipkart

Xperia Z3 Compact for Rs 42990

Order Xperia Z3 Compact for Rs 42990 from Flipkart, available in all colors.

Buy Xperia Z3 Compact from Flipkart at Rs 42990 – Black Color

Buy Xperia Z3 Compact from Flipkart at Rs 42990 – White Color

Buy Xperia Z3 Compact from Flipkart at Rs 42990 – Green Color

Buy Xperia Z3 Compact from Flipkart at Rs 42990 – Red Color

Xperia Z3 Compact for Rs 42990 Flipkart

We tested Xperia Z3 Compact for hands on and it surely is a wonderful device you may fall in love with.

Xperia Z3 is a nice choice if you are moving from older Xperia “Z” series handsets but if you are using Xperia Z2, do think twice before buying it.

Are you going to buy Xperia Z3 or Xperia Z3 Compact in India, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Xperia Z3 India launch on 19 September – LTE version coming

Sony launched Xperia E3 and Xperia E3 Dual in India today for Rs 11990 / $197 and Rs 12990 / $214 respectively and next week flagship Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact is coming to India precisely on 19 September when the unveiling will be done in New Delhi and from 20 September it will be put on sale.

Exact pricing details of Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact are unknown for the time being but Xperia Z3 is believed to be priced above Rs 42000 – Rs 43000 range and there will be around Rs 5000 price difference between Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact.

Xperia Z3 India Retail box

Below you can see the first impression of Xperia Z3 retail box for India.

[ UPDATESony India sending Xperia Z3 Launch Press Invites – Event on 25 Sept 12.30 PM at New Delhi

Note : LTE version of Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact will be launched in India this time.

Xperia Z3 India launch on 19 September

We will be covering the Xperia Z3 launch event in India and will share more details regarding the event, stay tuned till tomorrow for hands on Xperia Z3 impressions.

Are you looking to buy Xperia Z3 ? For users who are thinking for upgrading from Xperia Z to Xperia Z3, is a good idea but for Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z2 users, it may not be. What do you think, drop your comments below.