SONY‘S new flagship smartphones, the Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact are launching in Australia this month.

In a nutshell they’re actually really good. You get all the high end design and features of phones that are usually much larger in size but in a petite package that you can actually use with one hand while you’re hanging out on public transport.

To get techy for a second, both phones pack the latest quad-core processors, a new 20.7-megapixel camera, waterproof design and the ability to remotely play PlayStation 4 games.

The Z3 has a Full-HD 5.2-inch screen, while the Z3 Compact has a 4.6-inch HD screen.

While the Z3 is a great phone, the Z3 Compact is the highlight of the two, taking the flagship fight to the iPhone 6 without being a massive device.

The iPhone 5s, and for a brief moment, the iPhone 6 had its own category of being a powerful, highend device that did everything well without being too big. But the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact has entered the ring now and it is going to give the iPhone 6 nightmares.

The screen on the Z3 Compact is pretty much the same size as the iPhone 6, but the footprint of the phone is much smaller. The design of the phone feels just as nice in the hand, but the Z3 Compact it is also completely waterproof. The battery life on the iPhone 6 has been greatly improved, but the Z3 Compact will still last longer.

The one area where the iPhone 6 seems to be better though, is the camera. While the Z3 Compact shoots some great photos, they always looked better on my iPhone 6.

Sony’s Android interface is also one of the best, adding some useful features without being too intrusive. If you have ever used a PlayStation 4 before, you will feel right at home with these devices.

PS4 Remote Play also adds a completely new dimension to mobile gaming and is something you can’t get on any other phone. Essentially, it wirelessly connects to your PS4 and displays it on your Xperia, which you mount on top of your controller. This allows you to play your PS4 whenever or wherever you want, as long as you have a good internet connection.

The Z3 and Z3 Compact will be on sale October 9 from Optus and October 14 from Telstra, with pre-orders open today directly from Sony and Optus, or on the 7th from Telstra.

Carriers are offering the devices on their $60/70 tier plans with around $5 device repayment for the Z3 Compact and around $10 for the Z3. While if you want the devices outright, the Z3 Compact will set you back $699 and the Z3 $849.

Sony will also be giving a bonus PlayStation 4 to the first few hundred to pre-order, so if you’re interested, get in quick.