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

Users in several countries around the globe can now purchase the Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact. In United Kingdom, Carphone Warehouse, Vodafone, O2, EE and Phones4U are selling these latest Xperia smartphones with different colour schemes and monthly pricing.

Sony Xperia Z3 And Z3 Compact Available Globally

Reports from XperiaBlog revealed that smartphone users and Xperia fans around the world can now purchase the Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact from respective local vendors. These smartphones are available in several countries including Germany, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and United Kingdom. Interested buyers should contact a network carrier or any nearby gadget retailer to survey pricing and possible freebies offered.

United Kingdom Suppliers Of Sony Xperia Z3 Smartphones

In United Kingdom, there are at least five suppliers selling the Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact. These are Carphone Warehouse, Vodafone, O2, EE and Phones4U.

1. Carphone Warehouse offers the white model at £34.50 per month with free delivery the next day. It is compatible with O2, Vodafone and EE data plans. See the full tariff details here.

2. Vodafone UK offers two colours of Xperia Z3 - black and copper - with 4G data support. Monthly cost ranges from £26.50 to £48.50 depending on the subscribed plan. Xperia Z3 Compact is also available from the network carrier.

3. O2 UK offers the black model and the exclusive mint silver version. Upfront and monthly cost depends on which tariff has been chosen, but interested subscribers can use O2 Recycle to reduce the price of Xperia Z3.

4. EE UK also offers Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact. However, the Web site has no details yet regarding the model colours or price. Subscribers will have to specify a store location via map viewer for the preorder.

5. Phones4U is selling the Sony Xperia Z3 white variant, but the official Web site announced that all stores are currently shut. According to Google Search, Phones4U also sells Xperia Z3 Compact.

Sony Mobile has an upcoming event in the United States, which will be the official launch of Xperia Z3 devices. It is set on October 9, and among the confirmed carriers is T-Mobile, while availability of the device from Verizon Wireless status remains uncertain.