The Sony Xperia Z isn't due to go on general release until the end of the month, but already we've seen some European retailers allowing buyers to sneak an early peek at Sony's next big thing. Those looking for an early opportunity to actually buy the phone, however, may want to consider a trip to Berlin, Germany, as Sony has announced that that city's Sony Store will launch the Xperia Z early.
According to a Sony Mobile Germany Facebook post, German buyers will be able to pick up the glass-clad, 5-inch, smartphone, from next Thursday, Feb. 21. That's a week ahead of the general launch -- the device isn't expected to be widely available elsewhere until Feb. 28. If you're feeling lucky, the manufacturer's also running a contest where Sony fans can win a trip to the German launch event and an Xperia Z to remember it by. All you have to do is explain, in German, what you'll do first with your new handset.
We'll have continuing coverage of the Sony Xperia Z as the launch approaches, so keep watching in the coming days.
Source: Sony Mobile DE
