Virgin now ranging Sony's Xperia XZ

Sony's latest flagship smartphone - the Xperia XZ - is now available on contract through Virgin, following almost half a year of Telstra exclusivity.

Virgin is positioning the Xperia XZ as more of a value proposition, offering the phone, unlimited talk and text, and 5GB of data for $50 per month on a 24-month contract. For comparison, Telstra's cheapest Xperia XZ plan is $80 per month, and includes just 1GB of data.

Key specifications for the Xperia XZ include a 5.2-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 820 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of expandable storage, a 2,900mAh battery, side-facing fingerprint reader, 23MP rear-facing camera, and IP68 water-resistance.

Virgin's Xperia XZ plans are as follows:

While we thought the Xperia XZ was a little too pricey to be a compelling alternative to flagship smartphones when we reviewed it earlier this year, Virgin's discounted pricing makes it a far more attractive proposition. You can read our full review of the Xperia XZ here.

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Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.

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