MUMBAI: Sony, the Japanese mobile manufacturing giant launched its flagship smartphones Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact in India recently.

The smartphones, which were unveiled at the IFA in Berlin (Germany) earlier this month, will be available from September 25 onwards at over 10,000 retail outlets across India. Both the Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact come with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 801 processor with 2.5 GHz quad-core CPU featuring 3 GB RAM and are 4G LTE enabled for faster browsing.

The Sony Xperia Z3 boasts a 20.7MP camera with 1/2.3-type EXMOR-RS CMOS with G Lens, CMOS image, BIONZ for mobile 4K video capture (3840×2160 pixels/30p) with SteadyShot image stabilisation, and 2.1 MP front camera. The Xperia Z3 is water and dust proof with IP68 certification. The Xperia Z3 Compact features a 4.6-inch 720p display. The smart-phone is powered by a 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset along with 3GB RAM.

"The launch of the Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact reinforces Sony's commitment to offer the latest cutting-edge technology to our customers. With the two size options, customers now have the option of choosing the form factor that fits their individual requirement, without compromising on either technology or design. We are very encouraged with the response to Sony Xperia smartphones in India, and are targeting 40% contribution from Xperia sales to our sales turnover of FY14. We are expanding our distribution to 10,000 retail touch-points including 250 exclusive Xperia Stores in FY14," said Sony India MD, Kenichiro Hibi.

The Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact are priced at Rs 51,990 and Rs 44,990 respectively.