Sony is now showing that the Xperia Z3 Compact is available for pre-order in its online store with an estimated ship date. The phone, which will work with GSM carriers in the U.S., is sold unlocked for $529.99, and Sony is estimating that the Xperia Z3 Compact will ship by November 3 whereas previously it was listed as backordered.

The Xperia Z3 Compact is a capable smaller version of the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3v . If you're interested in the phone, be sure to check out our hands-on.

Will you be picking up the Z3 Compact over the larger Xperia Z3? Let us know in the comments.

Thanks to Tootz for the tip.

Source: Sony Store