Those wanting to get their hands on the best smartphone Sony has to offer will need to wait till early July at which point they’ll need to hand over a potentially hefty lump sum of cash. Besides an early July timeframe, Sony has officially priced the Xperia X Performance and it’s not cheap. Currently, MSRP sits at €699 though curiously, the high-priced phone will be skipping two of Europe’s wealthiest countries, UK and Germany, when it launches. No word yet on why the Xperia X Performance won’t be arriving in those two countries, though it is something that was announced a long time ago.

From there, pricing can vary a bit depending on the country, but it’s worth noting that Sony has also officially priced the Xperia X at €599 but you can pre-order it on Amazon for €499. If previous patterns hold true, don’t be surprised if most retailers offer the Performance variant for €599 which is what many had anticipated. Compared to the Xperia X, the Xperia X Performance offers a faster Snapdragon 820 processor, a brushed metal back for a more premium feel and is dust- and water-resistant with IP65/IP68 certification.

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Do you think most retailers will price the Xperia X Performance below Sony’s MSRP of €599?