Xperia Z is "soon to be released" to the Aussies, according to the Facebook page of Sony Australia. The social network admin notably avoided a direct mention of the price this time around. But a month ago, the same page announced a clear price tag.

"Pricing is still to be confirmed," reads the response of Sony AU to price questions raised by the page followers. Previously, the page admin said the Xperia Z price tag will show AU$749 direct from Sony Centers.

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Xperia Z Specs: OptiContrast, OmniBalance, Stamina Mode

Xperia Z is already tough to beat with its waterproof and dustproof features. Under the hood, one could enjoy quality-driven system with 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro and 2 GB RAM memory. It runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean out of the box. With the Sony smartphone Stamina Mode, the batter life is expected to be maximized, too.

Xperia Z also boasts of its OptiContrast technology, which helps guarantee a stunning display on its 5-inch TFT screen. OmniBalance, on the other hand, is responsible for the gadget's beautiful symmetry. Mobile photo enthusiasts will unleash their creativity with Z's 13 megapixel Exmor RS camera with Auto focus and flash. Several photography options are also available.

Xperia Z Price, Photos on Sony Australia Facebook Page

A gallery of Xperia Z photos were posted to Facebook Monday, sparking renewed anticipation for the 5-inch waterproof and dustproof NFC-enabled smartphone.

"Why are you releasing this when I just bought an iPhone," comments user Jared Waters.

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Early reports suggested a March 1 release date for the Xperia Z in Australia. In less than a month, this celebrated smartphone from Sony will be reviewed by actual users. Meantime, tech bloggers and gadget analysts talk about the Xperia Z specs and how it fares against other popular smartphones, such as the Google Nexus 4 (manufactured by LG).

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