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Sony is expected to unveil two new smartphones, alongside other gadgets at the MWC 2016 event. Reuters/Yuya Shino

Sony’s mid-range smartphone lineup has a new addition called the Xperia C4. Even though this handset has been shipping across the globe for some time now, Sony has been tight-lipped about the release in the U.S. But now, the Sony Xperia C4 is available via Amazon, even before the official launch. Notably, this device is being marketed by Sony as “the world's best selfie phone."

Interested U.S. readers can purchase the Sony Xperia C4 in black and white from Amazon. The handset costs $379. This smartphone is an unlocked international version, so it will not support U.S. LTE networks. It is, however, compatible with the 3G networks of AT&T and T-Mobile, notes Phone Arena. Potential buyers can check out the devices from Amazon’s online store: Xperia C4 in black and Xperia C4 in white.

The Sony Xperia C4 comes with a huge 5.5-inch IPS LCD display, bundled with 1080p screen resolution. The display is scratch-resistant and Sony has used the Mobile Bravia Engine 2 to improve the viewing experience. The device is powered by a 64-bit octa-core (MediaTek MTK6752) SoC and backed by 2 GB of RAM unit. For memory, it comes equipped with 16 GB of in-built storage space with a microSD card slot for expansion up to 128 GB. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS.

The Sony Xperia C4 sports a 13 MP rear-facing camera, with a 5 MP front-facing snapper for selfies. The secondary camera has a wide-angle lens along with a soft LED flash guaranteeing "natural light." The handset is 7.9 mm thick and it is built with an impressive mix of aluminum and glass. The whole configuration is powered by a 2,600 mAh battery unit. This battery can provide up to 11 hours and 30 minutes of 3G talk time and 682 hours of 3G standby time.