A Sony Experia Z3 Compact Smartphone Is Pictured At The IFA Consumer Technology Fair In Berlin
A Sony Experia Z3 Compact smartphone is pictured at the IFA consumer technology fair in Berlin, September 5, 2014. Reuters/Fabrizio Bensch

Two of the most-anticipated smartphones, the Sony Xperia Z3 and the mini version Xperia Z3 Compact, are about to debut in Australia. In addition, there is a bonus offer on PlayStation 4 for Australian customers.

The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact packs flagship-like specifications and features in a tiny body. Buyers interested in purchasing a device that fits the pocket and carries out everything a flagship smartphone can do will certainly benefit from the mini device from Sony. Plus, the compact device can be operated with one hand, says News AU.

According to the same site, both Xperia Z3 handsets will be released on Oct. 9 via Optus. Telstra customers can get the phones on Oct. 14. Notably, the preorder window starts from Oct. 1, and interested buyers can place an order via Sony and Optus. On the other hand, Telstra's Xperia Z3 preorder window starts only on Oct. 7.

Those who prefer to buy the handsets from carriers can get the Xperia Z3 smartphones for $60 or $70 plans along with a device repayment charge of $5 for the Xperia Z3 Compact and nearly $10 for the flagship Xperia Z3. Those who wish to buy the device outright are also covered. The Xperia Z3 Compact is priced at $699 and the flagship Xperia Z3 can be purchased for $849. Sony is also offering a bonus PlayStation 4 to the first hundred odd preorders, News AU says. Both Xperia devices are equipped with the capability to remotely operate PlayStation 4. Interested readers are advised to take advantage this killer deal as early as possible.

Stand Out Features

1. Both phones are equipped with an impressive 20.7 MP camera.

2. Both handsets feature a water-resistant exterior.

3. As mentioned earlier, Z3 owners can remotely play PlayStation 4 games from their handsets.

4. While the Xperia Z3 comes with a 5.2-inch Full HD display, the Xperia Z3 Compact features a 4.6-inch HD, pocket-friendly display.

5. PlayStation 4 Remote Play support is a complete value-addition to the Z3 buyers, which changes the dynamics of mobile-based gaming, and the same cannot be enjoyed from any other device, let alone mini smartphones.

6. The Xperia handsets can wirelessly connect to PlayStation 4 and in turn display the same on the screens of Xperia Z3 handsets, which can be mounted on the controller. The only requirement is a good and reliable internet connection.

7. Instead of the usual purple hue, Sony has introduced two new colours, silver green and copper brown, along with the standard black and white shades.

8. The Xperia handsets can record 4K videos and can support 8x digital zoom, HDR, Burst Mode and Image stabiliser, among others.

9. The metallic frame seen in the corners of the device is protected by a hard nylon covering, which helps minimise the damage to the handset.

Want to know more about the Sony Experia Z3? Check out the Sony Xperia Z3 ad here: Sony Xperia.

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