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Sony Xperia XZ3 price and release date: hate the game, not the player

By Daniel Petrov

Updated: Aug 30, 2018, 8:57 AM

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With a few minor hardware upgrades over from the current Z2, but sitting below the XZ2 Premium, it's bit hard to justify Sony's asking XZ3 price. When we look at its display area, though, things are starting to click in this day and age where a sub-$800 flagship is considered a bargain.

Sony pegs the new 6" panel on the Xperia XZ3 as the first "QHD+ HDR OLED display powered by Bravia image processing technology," and we can't agree more with the company. Sony usually equips its flagships with LCD panels, but this time around it went all-out on a beautiful HDR-certified OLED, with the largest diagonal it's ever attempted on a top-shelf Xperia.

This, however, means that the phone itself is pretty large, as there are no notch shenanigans, and the top and bottom bezels are relatively thick for today's standards, as they house greatly improved S Front Surround sound speakers.

The rest of the package is pretty high-end, too, so don't hate the player, hate the game that has forced Sony to price the Xperia XZ3 at $899.99 when it gets released on this side of the pond. That day will be October 17 over at Amazon and Best Buy, with pre-orders starting September 24, 2018. The XZ3 will be available for said hefty price tag with an Xperia Ear Duo freebie thrown in to soothe your purchasing pains.

Phone	Price
Sony Xperia XZ3	$899.99 (Amazon, Best Buy, pre-order September 24, release October 17)
Sony Xperia XZ2	$699.99
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium	$999.99
Samsung Galaxy S9+	$915 (AT&T)
Samsung Galaxy Note 9	$999

$180

$360

$180 off (50%)

Mint Mobile is also offering an incredible bargain for those seeking unlimited data! The carrier's latest deal lets you grab any unlimited plan for just $15/mo, bringing the 12-month Unlimited plan to $180 instead of $360.

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.