Two weeks after launch, the Xperia X is already being discounted

Well that didn’t take long. Just two weeks after launching in the U.S., the Xperia X is already being discounted. I can’t exactly say I’m surprised, what with the ridiculous price tag Sony decided to attach to its not-that-exciting Xperia X lineup, but it’s still bad news. Any time a manufacturer drops the price this soon after launch means that no one is buying the phone and they’re panicking a little. But it means good things if you’re after a cheaper phone. See also: Video shows Sony Xperia X has camera overheating problems55 Whatever the reason, you can currently save $50 on the Xperia X (the mid-point in the XA to X Performance spectrum). Amazon, B&H Photo and Best Buy have all knocked around 10% off the brand-spanking-new phone, meaning it’s not likely competitive advantage but a Sony dictate. B&H is offering a free pair of Samsung (?) Level U headphones to sweeten the deal, so if you’re tempted, B&H is your best bet.As you may recall from our Flashbacks and Forecasts series, Sony made a “strategic decision not to pursue scale in order to improve profitability”. As many have noted regarding the new X series, overpricing an underwhelming smartphone is not the way to do this. Nevertheless, a discounted phone is worth noting, especially when it’s the latest phone from a company like Sony. Take a look at our Xperia X review to see if you think it’s worth picking up an X.Would you buy the Xperia X? How cheap would it need to be to make you buy it? BUY XPERIA X FROM AMAZON BUY XPERIA X FROM BEST BUYBUY XPERIA X FROM B&H PHOTO

Two weeks after launch, the Xperia X is already being discounted