Trusted Reviews is supported by its audience. If you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission. Learn more.

Sony Xperia Z3v and Smartwatch 3 hit US on Verizon

Sony has announced it will release its latest flagship handset, the Sony Xperia Z3 in the United States next month.

The device, unveiled for the European market at the IFA tech show in September, will launch as the almost-identical Xperia Z3v, as an exclusive on the Verizon Wireless network.

The Verizon announcement means Sony, which has struggled to gain traction in the United States mobile market, now has two major networks carrying the Z3 following T-Mobile’s announcement it’ll also stock the device.

The handset features the same 5.2-inch 1080p display with the 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, the market-leading waterproofing tech and the 20.7-megapixel camera.

However, the presence of the ‘v’ in the name signifies some slight differences over the stock Sony device. Reports from US assert the device is slightly thicker and wider, while battery life may be slightly less than the two days Sony advertises in Europe.

It will arrive on October 23 for $200 on contact and Verizon is also throwing in a Qi wireless charging solution for good measure.

Also on the way is the Sony Smartwatch 3, which will arrive on the network towards the end of the year, although there’s no sign of the Xperia Z3 Compact.

Is this flagship device the smartphone that’ll finally help Sony crack the US following years of tepid launches? Share your thoughts below.

Read more: Best Android Phone 2014 round-up

Via: Engadget

Why trust our journalism?

Founded in 2003, Trusted Reviews exists to give our readers thorough, unbiased and independent advice on what to buy.

Today, we have millions of users a month from around the world, and assess more than 1,000 products a year.

author icon

Editorial independence

Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct.

author icon

Professional conduct

We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. We follow the IPSO Editors’ code of practice to underpin these standards.

Trusted Reviews Logo

Sign up and get the best deals straight to your phone

Skip the hunt - get the latest discounts delivered directly to WhatsApp by signing up to the Trusted deals Whatsapp Channel.

Get Access