How well is the Sony Xperia Z selling? - Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

How well do we think the Xperia Z is selling now the Pre-Order buzz is over?
It's 2nd in the Buymobilephonea.net top sellers list, behind the iPhone 5, but ahead of S3.
With the HTC One and S4 about to come out where do we think the XZ will position itself in the sales table? I think overall Sony will outsell HTC (not by much) and Samsung will easily remain on top.

Liam0100 said:
How well do we think the Xperia Z is selling now the Pre-Order buzz is over?
It's 2nd in the Buymobilephonea.net top sellers list, behind the iPhone 5, but ahead of S3.
With the HTC One and S4 about to come out where do we think the XZ will position itself in the sales table? I think overall Sony will outsell HTC (not by much) and Samsung will easily remain on top.
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About what I'd say too. Sony did a smart thing by getting the Z out in stores before the S4, but there are a lot of Samsung fanboys (as rabid as Apple fanbois) who will storm to the shops the moment the S4 is out.

No.1 in UK as well. And strong sales all over Europe
http://bgr.com/2013/03/07/sonys-smartphone-market-gains-362993/

Delayed in Australia because of the European sales - probably
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i don't think it is selling well, because they cut the price already on clove.co.uk.

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They did lower the price but no free speaker anymore.
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Well, it is in my name. Thanks!
otacon888 said:
They did lower the price but no free speaker anymore.
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then how was the speaker free?

They lowered the price to match handtec. I emailed them about this and the next thing the price drops LOL
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expansys also dropped the price back to 630€

Lots of reports about sell outs in Japan, Germany ect.. Nothing official though.

Almost all retailers in india are reporting that the black and white models are " out of stock" and a wait period of 1 week for the purple one. Ditto for the online retailers too. So yeah, i guess maybe it is a sellout in India too, just a few days after the launch on tuesday....
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According to Digitimes, all shipments aimed at markets such as France, Germany, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan were fully booked before they even reached their targets
In France, we sold more in one day in our online store than we sold in 12 weeks in mobile devices.
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reuters 26 feb : http://goo.gl/isnrS
The Xperia Z has been the top-selling model in Japan for six consecutive weeks since it launched on February 9, and the model is currently in short supply in Europe as well as Taiwan, according to Jonathan Lin, president of Sony Mobile Communications Taiwan.
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digitimes march 28 : http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20130328PD209.html

Trollololol said:
then how was the speaker free?
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Nothing is free in a "free" bundle. Ever.

Akiainavas said:
Nothing is free in a "free" bundle. Ever.
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I got my xz for 218Sgd with a free headphone worth 175Sgd. Now the prize of xz drops to 198Sgd but without the headphones.Yes nothing is free,but paying 20 dollars extra for a 175 dollars headphone is really worth it. hehe

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How is the Z selling in your country?

There hasn't been a peep about Xperia Z sales yet. It's been out for more than a month now! So let's go with anecdotal evidence! :angel:
Not sure about the demand but there are quiet a lot of stock around in Australia with very goid price at AU$624.
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Officially, no idea but I'm the single IT technician in a company of 300. I got the S2 on the first day and within a few weeks talked around 30 people into buying one. So far I've converted 20 to the Xperia Z.
It's a brilliant phone and not had any of the launcher issues (or any other problems) reported.
Low number of ROM's seems an indicator for devs preference but that may change after reading CM have announced no support for the S4.
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i think its very good selling...i was on the way to buy Xperia Z and saw already 3 people with that phone...and in my county it had been just launched
Selling like hotcakes in India.
http://www.uswitch.com/mobiles/mobile_tracker/
Selling really well in india.. Indians want to show off thsir phones and this thing is perfect fir that
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In montenegro I have to wait a lot of time till the phone is available,and not in a sony store,but I have to custom order it from shady phone shops
In Vietnam SONY start selling Xperia Z (C6602) on 30 Apr. Pre-order on 20 March (First 500 will receive MW1 and 4 smart tag or SRS-BTV5 and 4 smart tags).
Price is good too ($800)!
In Australia Melbourne chadstone shopping Centre
Vodafone and Optus sold out, getting more stock next week.
I didn't ask Telstra probably the same
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DarkKrypt said:
In Australia Melbourne chadstone shopping Centre
Vodafone and Optus sold out, getting more stock next week.
I didn't ask Telstra probably the same
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Have you tried JB Hifi? They sell outright the Telstra stock with the same price $624.
shortages in every polish operator.
you have to wait sometimes a week or more.
In Hong Kong the purple Xperia Z is selling especially well, and you'll have to wait until the next batch to get it. Black or white versions are in stock.
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They are pushing the Xperia Z vehemently in india. In my City they have posters everywhere and kiosks across malls to portray the Xperia Z's waterproofing capabilities. As much as Samsung rules the smartphone world, they are not a scratch on Sony coming to marketing terms. Walkman,Exmor R,cybershot, Playstation,bravia. They are exploring every opportunity, including keeping the phone submerged in a water tank for people to test.
Thanks for the reports guys. So it seems from these anecdotal reports that it's selling very well indeed.
On Instagram I see a lot of people posting their new Z from Europe and Southeast Asia. Particularly popular in UK, Hong Kong, Middle East countries, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Not a lot of Instagram posts yet from India, but I will take our Indian friends' words!
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Have you tried JB Hifi? They sell outright the Telstra stock with the same price $624.
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i already got the phone from sony centre nunawading :good:
just mentioning it to the community.
It's sold out in the Sony stores in Auckland, NZ.
Singapore has a hard time keeping purple in stock.
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Could it be because the purple Z's are made in smaller batches? Or is it just a really popular color?
A lil old..but for those asking for sales -
http://bgr.com/2013/03/11/sony-xperia-z-sales-rumor-368551/
http://news.yahoo.com/sales-reports-suggest-sony-xperia-z-hit-215316606.html

Xperia Z Value

I'm looking at getting an Xperia Z (there just happens to be someone nearby selling it) and then trading it 1 to 1 for an HTC One (or maybe an S4) when it's out and about, would that work? They're about the same cost, I'm just wondering if they're about the same value. Basically don't want to be stuck to it.
Sv: Xperia Z Value
Well I suppose it's only a question you can answer. It's all about preference. IMO the Xperia z is an excellent high end phone. You can always keep it if you fall in love.
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Seaclean said:
Well I suppose it's only a question you can answer. It's all about preference. IMO the Xperia z is an excellent high end phone. You can always keep it if you fall in love.
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True that, but I meant from a economic standpoint, is it fair to trade a Z for a One?
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True that, but I meant from a economic standpoint, is it fair to trade a Z for a One?
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According to clove.co.uk, HTC One is £510 inc. VAT and XZ is £498 inc. VAT. So it's almost the same
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xHok said:
According to clove.co.uk, HTC One is £510 inc. VAT and XZ is £498 inc. VAT. So it's almost the same
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Thanks, ran out of thanks today, I'll see if I can thank you tomorrow
I would never assume I can change a phone for another 1 for 1 after buying one as the newer phone will always be the most sought after. I would say once the S4 and HTC One are released the Z will be worth £350 at best. I bought mine for £450 brand new.
I wouldn't trade an S4 for Xperia Z 1:1. S4 will be priced higher due to its commercial status.
Side note: I traded my 6 month old S3 for a 3 week old XZ no expenses paid
23Six said:
I wouldn't trade an S4 for Xperia Z 1:1. S4 will be priced higher due to its commercial status.
Side note: I traded my 6 month old S3 for a 3 week old XZ no expenses paid
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Wow, how'd you manage that? The guy who lives near me selling this thing is asking $600, down from $700. I offered an S3 but he wanted it + $250.
I put it on Gumtree (UK version of Craigslist) and got an XZ offer from a fool
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I put it on Gumtree (UK version of Craigslist) and got an XZ offer from a fool
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My gosh, if you want to give me his contact info...

[POLL] Model (C5502 / 03), price and color of your device

Mine is a white C5503, it cost 350€ (506 AU$ = 471 US$), shipment included. Since both C5502/03 aren't available in EU - yet ? - (I live in France), I had to import it from Australia.
Bought it at techrific
Mine is a Black C5502 (T-Mobile USA HSPA+ support) for $380 shipped to the US last month.
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How come mine is so expensive?
Bought it the first month after its launch, cost me MYR $1500, which is about USD $465...
CressKH said:
How come mine is so expensive?
Bought it the first month after its launch, cost me MYR $1500, which is about USD $465...
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RM1500 for a 5503? that's cheap...? where did u get it from la? i got a 5502 for 1480 when it was only in the market for 2 wks... only RM30 profit since i know what the cost price was... don't think i've ever seen a 5503 here b4
C5503 from New Zealand $700 NZD. Price has dropped to $580 NZD
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chewdaniel said:
RM1500 for a 5503? that's cheap...? where did u get it from la? i got a 5502 for 1480 when it was only in the market for 2 wks... only RM30 profit since i know what the cost price was... don't think i've ever seen a 5503 here b4
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I got it from lowyat.net, someone got AP C5503 set from HK, roughly after 1 month it's released in MY, that's why it's slightly cheaper.
My exact price is rm1480 too
right now still official Sony still not selling c5503 right?
I got mine on eBay through bids. I was lucky enough to get it at $380 USD
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interesting to see how much the price may vary from country to coutry... btw, I made a mistake, mine cost 350€, which is about 471 US$....the single shipment cost me 71 US$... doh !
Mine is around 470USD, brought in HK. White color. Cheers!
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Black C5502, bought in Iraq for 425$. Pretty awesome phone.
EndOfDays-Wildfire said:
Black C5502, bought in Iraq for 425$. Pretty awesome phone.
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yeah it rocks ! for me this phone has the ideal screen size so it's still usable with one hand and is powerful enough for everything. the only problem, like for all Sony phones since the beginning, is the TFT technology. I wonder why the hell Sony did not implement IPS screens earlier.
Hello Ilko (français également),
The price on techrific has decreased to AU$424.00, do you recommend me this website to order my Xperia ZR?
It appears to be the cheaper price i found.
hey alex
yeah it was the cheapest I've found too. Shipment is a bit expensive, but for international deliveries they use Fedex. They provide a very good support (quick responses etc), and I received mine in 5 days. Also know that customs fees may be applied...
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Also know that customs fees may be applied...
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"Custom fees"... you mean taxes? (douanes, etc...)
ouais : )
50€ de douane pour moi, remboursable car c'est à titre de prévention, c'est une procédure automatisée chez Fedex..
Bought my black C5503 from Mobyshop, Far East plaza, Singapore.
HK model, no local warranty and the store guy needed 1 day to get it from his source and the device works as advertised.
Negotiated price: S$ 470
Best mobile phone i've owned yet. Even if my last 2 were Qwerty sliders. Miss the tactile feedback.
Hello guys,
I am also from France, I got my C5503 from Digitaland (Hong Kong), for 390€, tax and shipping fees included.
am i the only one with a green device?! jeez guys! this green/teal color is amazing! realy beautiful.
On my side I thought that the white one would win, but the black seems still much demanded. So sad!! : D
Made in ZR
White C5503 bought in Manila, Philippines for around $450. Was planning to get the mint green, but they only had the C5502 in that color and my cell service comes with LTE, so I settled for the white 4G model and got a mint green case for it.
The C5502 goes for around $420 here. You can also pay more for an extended Sony warranty which comes with a few more "freebies", but I just got the basic set. I've also seen the Xperia A being sold locally for around $480 but only in pink!

Any word on when to expect it on official Sony (US) site?

Is this phone even going to make an appearance on the US Sony Site? I have a decent amount in Sony rewards points I'd like to use towards a phone for work (need something smaller than my Ultra), and I'm debating between just getting the Z on T-Mobile or waiting for the Z1 LTE.
Um..I don't think you can use points to get phones...
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Um..I don't think you can use points to get phones...
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During the checkout process on the Sony Store, I have the option of signing into my rewards account and using points toward the purchase. I doubt the UK store would work with the rewards let alone ship to the US.
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Is this phone even going to make an appearance on the US Sony Site? I have a decent amount in Sony rewards points I'd like to use towards a phone for work (need something smaller than my Ultra), and I'm debating between just getting the Z on T-Mobile or waiting for the Z1 LTE.
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I was in NYC a few weekends ago and asked a TMobile store about this phone and they sounded like they weren't going to get it anytime soon. Their Sony rep told them that the Ultra was the flagship for the rest of 2013. Though I just saw another thread where someone said it will be in Sony stores Oct 15 in North America
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301stSpartan said:
I was in NYC a few weekends ago and asked a TMobile store about this phone and they sounded like they weren't going to get it anytime soon. Their Sony rep told them that the Ultra was the flagship for the rest of 2013. Though I just saw another thread where someone said it will be in Sony stores Oct 15 in North America
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I guess I'll wait a week and find out then, thanks.

best place to buy z1

hey guys, i'm looking to buy a new z1 in new-york or USA in general, best deal i've seen yet is 595$ in ebay including a charging dock.
do you know of a better place? sony's shop sells it for 650$ online.
shteren said:
hey guys, i'm looking to buy a new z1 in new-york or USA in general, best deal i've seen yet is 595$ in ebay including a charging dock.
do you know of a better place? sony's shop sells it for 650$ online.
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I would buy direct from Sony. There is a part in the terms and conditions that say if you do not buy it from a authorised Sony reseller, then the warranty may not be valid.
I bought mine off ebay. Its now been 5 weeks and its still not back. I'd never do that again!
If you're a student or college faculty member, you can buy from Sony for 10% off (I think). So it'll be around $585
EDIT: only on the Sony USA store...
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If you're a student or college faculty member, you can buy from Sony for 10% off (I think). So it'll be around $585...
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I'm a contract lecturer but I can't... perhaps that's just America?
New Zealand only offer apple discounts.. however often big franchise stores have more discounts.
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If you're a student or college faculty member, you can buy from Sony for 10% off (I think). So it'll be around $585...
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well i am a student but i don't live/study in usa, just there for a visit... can i still get it??
plus the company who imports sony to israel (where i live) does not respect international sony warrenty, only devices bought directly from them... so it's no use to me either way...
Wheres reliable source to buy a c6906 in the US?
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Well sony's price was without taxes, so I guess ebay is cheapest, thanks for the suggestion
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shteren said:
Well sony's price was without taxes, so I guess ebay is cheapest, thanks for the suggestion
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Amazon doesn't charge tax also, I have a like new Z1 white 6903 listed on amazon for 568+shipping
there's another idiot who has a NEW one selling for 579+59 shipping, giving customers the impression that a NEW one is that cheap but it's actually at least $600 new. Pisses me off, I remember when ebay was full of those listings where the price is low but the shipping is expensive
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Amazon doesn't charge tax also, I have a like new Z1 white 6903 listed on amazon for 568+shipping
there's another idiot who has a NEW one selling for 579+59 shipping, giving customers the impression that a NEW one is that cheap but it's actually at least $600 new. Pisses me off, I remember when ebay was full of those listings where the price is low but the shipping is expensive
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Ohhh, but I want a black one...
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