Available from October 23 for $810 and $965, respectively

Oct 22, 2015 03:38 GMT  ·  By

Sony Mobile India has just announced the Xperia Z5 lineup will be available for purchase in India beginning this week.

The Xperia Z5 Dual will be the first to go on sale on October 23, while the Xperia Z5 Premium Dual should hit shelves on November 7. Both smartphones are available for pre-order in Graphite Black, Gold, Green and Chrome color options.

Customers who wish to buy the Xperia Z5 Dual will have to come up with Rs 52,990 upfront, which is about $810 or €715.

On the other hand, Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Dual is much more expensive at no less than Rs 62,990 ($965 / €850) outright.

While they are quite expensive, Sony fans will be pleased to know that the Japanese handset maker has some promotional offers for those who decide to go for Xperia Z5 Dual or Xperia Z5 Premium Dual.

Customers can take advantage of many promotional offers

For example, both smartphones come with a Sony Quick Charger (UCH10) inside the sales package. Also, customers will be able to redeem a Smart Cover for either of the two, worth Rs 3,500 ($55 / €45)from Xperia Lounge, free of charge.

Customers who pre-order the Xperia Z5 Premium Dual between October 25 and November 4 will receive a Wireless Stereo Headset (MDR-EX31BN) worth Rs 5,490 ($85 / €75) for free.

But that's not all, as Sony confirmed that customers who purchase either of the two Xperia Z5 smartphones will receive content worth over Rs 4,000 ($60 / €55).

That includes 3-month subscription to Sony Music and unlimited download to own content worth Rs 1,500 ($23 / €20), free 3-month subscription to Sony LIV worth Rs 299, free Amazon Kindle e-books worth Rs 1,000, and free 3-month subscription to Hungama Play worth Rs 750.

Also, the smartphones will come preloaded with a full HD game (Modern Combat) with free in-game credits worth Rs 780.

Last but not least, customers will also be offered up to Rs 5,000 cash back on HDFC Credit Cards on Xperia Z5 Dual and Xperia Z5 Premium Dual purchases.