The smartphone was previously available only online

Jan 23, 2014 12:56 GMT  ·  By

Xperia Z1s, the new version of Sony’s latest flagship smartphone that was launched in the United States Exclusively via T-Mobile, is now available for purchase through the wireless carrier’s brick and mortar stores as well.

The smartphone was available starting January 15, though users could buy it only online, via the wireless carrier’s official website.

Starting January 22, however, those interested in buying the smartphone can also head over to the operator’s retail locations to purchase it.

The phone can be grabbed for $0 upfront with $22 (€16.24) per month payments for 24 months, or upright, for $528 (€390).

Those of you who would rather buy it from the comfort of their homes, can continue do so through on this page on the operator’s website.

For those out of the loop, we should note that Xperia Z1s features a 5-inch touchscreen display capable of delivering a full HD resolution, as well as a 2.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor inside.

Moreover, the smartphone packs 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal memory, and a microSD memory card slot for expansion purposes.

On the back, the phone features a 20.7-megapixel camera with LED Flash, capable of recording videos in full HD resolution, paired with a front camera for making video calls.

“Sony has built leading digital cameras for decades, and they’ve brought all that experience and innovation to the Xperia Z1S,” T-Mobile notes.

“Its award-winning lens, smart noise reduction, and image stabilization give you sharp, clear, bright HD pictures and video—even in low light. And because the smartphone is waterproof, you can boldly chase the best shot possible, rain or shine.”

The mobile phone also comes with the usual set of connectivity capabilities and sensors, and is powered by Google’s Android 4.3 Jelly Bean operating system, but should receive an update to Android 4.4 KitKat in the not too distant future.