Apple has reportedly confirmed the launch of its much awaited iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in India this month.
Apple India, in an e-mail reply to International Business Times, India Edition has confirmed that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will hit stores in the subcontinent on 17 October, as previously announced, thus putting all speculations of the delayed launch in India to rest.
The company has declined to reveal the official prices of Apple iPhone 6 smartphones, but said the pre-order window will open on Tuesday (7 October) in India and the device will finally go on sale in October third week. Apple reseller affiliate, Instagram Micro have confirmed to go live with Apple iPhone pre-order in 24 select cities across India tomorrow.
Couple of weeks ago, some section of media citing Apple's reseller affiliate executives had reported that the American company might delay the device to compensate the overwhelming demand from North America, Europe and Australian markets and also to keep enough stocks of devices for China (also slated for 17 October launch), world's biggest smartphone market.
last week, NDTV got their hands on the internal document of Apple resellers, revealing the expected prices details of Apple iPhone 6 devices. The prices range from ₹53,500 (for iPhone 6 16GB) to a whopping ₹80,500 (iPhone 6 Plus 128GB model).
Taking advantage of the confusion on the actual iPhone 6 India release date, illegal Apple devices have already made their way into subcontinent selling for a whopping ₹1,00,000 (around $1,650) a piece in grey markets at Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata regions.
Some retailers are also using e-commerce sites like e-Bay India to sell iPhone 6 devices between ₹75,000 (around $1,230) and ₹1,15,000 (around $1,900).
China is no different; Apple iPhone 6 devices are selling for ridiculous prices up to $3600 (₹219,000) a piece at grey markets. [For more information, read IBTimes India report]
Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus India price details:
| Models | 16GB | 64GB | 128GB |
| Apple iPhone 6 | ₹53,500 | ₹62,500 | ₹71,500 |
| Apple iPhone 6 Plus | ₹62,500 | ₹71,500 | ₹80,500 |
Key specifications of Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus:
| Model | Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 6 Plus |
| Display | 4.7-inch LED-backlit IPS screen with Retina HD (aka full HD) with 1334 x 750p resolutionPixel density: 326 ppi (pixels per inch)Add-ons:- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on front- Dual-domain pixels for wider viewing angles | 5.5- inch LED-backlit IPS screen with Retina HD (aka full HD) with 1920x1080p resolutionPixel density: 401 ppi (pixels per inch)Add-ons:- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on front- Dual-domain pixels for wider viewing angles |
| OS | iOS v8.0 (wider availability of the new OS version to other Apple devices from 17 September) | iOS v8.0 (wider availability of the new OS version to other Apple devices from 17 September) |
| Processor | 20-nanometer class based second generation 64-bit A8 chipset which is 25-percent faster (50-percent faster graphics too) than the A7 in iPhone 5S.It is aptly supported by second generation, M8 motion co-processor | 20-nanometer class based second generation 64-bit A8 chipset which is 25-percent faster (50-percent faster graphics too) than the A7 in iPhone 5S.It is aptly supported by second generation, M8 motion co-processor |
| Storage capacity | 16GB/64GB/128GB | 16GB/64GB/128GB |
| Camera | Main: New 8-megapixel iSight camera with 1.5µ pixels, f/2.2 aperture, True-Tone flash, hybrid IR filter, five-element lens, sapphire crystal lens cover,Front: 1.2-megapixel FaceTime camera with f/2.2 aperture, auto-HDR,720p HD video recording | Main: New 8-megapixel iSight camera with 1.5µ pixels, f/2.2 aperture, True-Tone flash, hybrid IR filter, five-element lens, sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical Image stabilization,Front: 1.2-megapixel FaceTime camera with f/2.2 aperture, auto-HDR,720p HD video recording |
| Battery | Talk time: up to 14 hours (3G)Standby time: close to 10 days (250 hours) | Talk time: up to 24 hours (3G)Standby time: close to 16 days (384 hours) |
| Network | 3G & 4G-LTE (with new VoLTE technology for high quality voice-calling) | 3G & 4G-LTE (with new VoLTE technology for high quality voice-calling) |
| Add-ons | Finger-print sensor (much better Tough-ID security feature), Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Wi-Fi calling (in select markets), Bluetooth v4.0, NFC, GPS/GLONASS | Finger-print sensor (much better Tough-ID security feature), Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Wi-Fi calling (in select markets), Bluetooth v4.0, NFC, GPS/GLONASS |
| Dimensions | 138.1 x 67.0 x 6.9 mm | 158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1 mm |
| Weight | 129 g | 172 g |
| Colours | gold, silver or space gray | gold, silver or space gray |
