This news is simply shocking. Release a product in the US with no marketing or carrier support and cut out a feature like the fingerprint sensor that your loyal hardcore users would have liked and a week later, you’re forced to cut its price because they’re not moving. Having launched with the absurd unlocked price of $599 for the Z5 and $499 for the Z5 Compact, Sony is slashing prices by $60 and $50 respectively.

Frankly, I’m not convinced the Z5 price cut will help drum up any sales, seeing how even if the phones were priced at $99 each, it wouldn’t make much difference, as most people have no idea they exist. But for those of you who are interested in what is otherwise a pair of fantastic Android smartphones, you can now enjoy them at a lower price than before. I guess even at CES 2016, Sony anticipated their Z5 line collecting dust on US shelves.

Thanks to our anonymous tipster!

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Does this price cut entice you to purchase an Xperia Z5 or Z5 Compact?

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