Xperia X Compact USA pre-orders open at $499.99

Sony Mobile has opened pre-orders of the Xperia X Compact in the United States through Amazon.com

. The handset is available to pre-order unlocked for $499.99, but Amazon is offering $50 of credit on checkout, which means the effective cost is $449.99. The Xperia X Compact will launch into the USA on 25 September 2016.

All three colours are available including Misty Blue, Universe Black and White – pre-order links for all three can be found below. Is the handset priced competitively enough for the US market? We’d love to hear your thoughts below.

Sony Xperia X Compact pre-orders open at Amazon.com

Pre-order Mist Blue

Pre-order Universe Black

Pre-order White