Sony's latest flagship, the Xperia XZ , has made its way out in some regions around the world and is now ready to hit the U.S. as well. Starting on October 2, you'll be able to pick up an unlocked Xperia XZ for a hefty $699 from both Amazon and Best Buy, among other partnering retailers.

The Xperia XZ takes over very quickly after the delayed U.S. launch of the Xperia X Performance (which itself is already down to $585 unlocked), but this is indeed a full replacement for that phone. The Xperia XZ has a solid metal build with signature Sony design, a really nice 5.2-inch display and is powered by a Snapdragon 820 processor. It also has waterproofing, stereo speakers and Sony's best mobile camera setup yet.

Unfortunately it's lacking a fingerprint sensor in the U.S., which is pretty ridiculous considering the suggested retail price of the phone and continues to be a trend with Sony's phones here. Nonetheless, if the Xperia XZ seems like the complete package you've been waiting for in the U.S., you're just over a week away from being able to order.

More: Our full Sony Xperia XZ review

If you're looking for something from Sony that's a bit smaller and less expensive, the new Xperia X Compact, which was announced alongside the XZ, is already up for pre-order on Amazon for $499 — it launches officially on September 25.

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