Xperia X Performance release date, specs news 2016: Sony's flagship smartphone to debut in the UK market anytime soon

Smartphone fanatics now have something to get excited about as Japanese electronics firm has already launched the new Xperia X series across different regions. However, the current Xperia X Performance has yet to be released in all countries across the world. New reports suggest that tech freaks from U.K. will have the opportunity to experience the latest premium smartphone from Sony.

According to the latest report, a certain mobile carrier in England called Clove Technology has already listed the Xperia X Performance to be released in July. Nonetheless, the offer is limited so fans are advised to get their handset as soon as it becomes available. Sony's flagship smartphone will be available in England for £457.00 without VAT; however, it will add almost a hundred dollars if VAT is included. Other carriers from the U.K. have yet to confirm if they are going to release the new Xperia X iteration. Unfortunately, though, the device will only be available in Graphite Black, which is a bit disappointing especially for those people expected to get more color variations.

In a report by Android Authority, tech observers find it odd that Xperia X Performance is only being sold in U.K. for $782 for its top-of-the-line variant. It almost has the same price as the Xperia X version, which is considered to be the entry-level among the lineup. The Xperia X runs on a less powerful processor, the Snapdragon 650 chipset, compared to the Xperia X Performance, which carries the latest Qualcomm technology, the Snapdragon 820 processor.

Meanwhile, the device will also be available in Taiwan. Following its announcement four months ago during the Mobile World Congress or MWC 2016, the device first made it in the competitive smartphone market in Taiwan. Aside from its powerful processor, the smartphone will also run with 3 GB of RAM. It will also sport a 23-MP f/2.0 primary shooter and a 13-MP front-facing camera.