Sony Announces US Availability of Xperia Z Ultra and Z1 Phones

Xperia Z1 product information

Pricing & availability:

The Xperia Z1 is available now at select Sony stores, store.sony.com and select e-tailers.  MSRP $669.99 (HSPA+) in black, white or purple

Network compatibility:

Xperia Z1 is supports the following network bands.

• UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
• GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

Features and Specs:

• 5.0” Full HD TRILUMINOS™ Display for mobile powered by X-Reality for mobile engine for the ultimate viewing experience
• Sleek, waterproof and dust resistant (IP55/IP58) design
• 20.7 megapixel camera with Exmor RS for mobile sensor and HDR for videos and photos
• Full accessory ecosystem for premium entertainment and connectivity
• 5.68 x 2.90 x 0.33 in.
• Available in black, white or purple

Legal:

¹ In compliance with IP55 and IP58, Xperia™ Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra are protected against the ingress of dust and is waterproof. Provided that all ports and covers are firmly closed, the phone is (i) protected against low pressure jets of water from all practicable directions in compliance with IP 55; and/or (ii) can be kept under 1.50 metre of freshwater for up to 30 minutes in compliance with IP 58.

² Based on consumer research conducted by Strategy Analytics conducted on 23^rd August 2013.

³ Refers to capacitive stylus or metal pen with tip diameter over 1mm. Not compatible with mechanical pencils.

Check out the Z Ultra:

And the Z1:

Sony also put out this video summary:

These are gorgeous phones and it is good to see Sony bringing them to the US.  Let’s hope that some carriers jump onto the bandwagon as well!