Apple iPhone 5 to retail in India starting Rs 45,500

We have already confirmed that Apple iPhone 5 will be launched across India on November 2. We now have some details about the pricing as well.

BGR India has posted that Redington - one of the two official distributor partners for Apple products in India - has confirmed that the iPhone 5 will be priced starting Rs 45,500* for the 16 GB variant. The iPhone 5 32 GB version will retail at Rs 52,500 while the 62 GB version will be priced at Rs 59,500.

Since the iPhone 5 will be available across the country, those interested can also book the device before the launch . Online shopping sites and retailers like Infibeam and Saholic have starting taking pre-orders for the iPhone.

Infibeam.com has listed the iPhone 5 - 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB, all black variants for pre-order with the note - 'This item will be released on 2 November 2012' and 'Ships within 1-2 business days from the release date'.

Similarly, Saholic has put up the white and the black variant up for pre-order but it will take longer to deliver the iPhone. The website states 'Receive in 8 business days'.

Even Airtel has started taking pre-orders for the 16 GB iPhone 5 and says it will be available from the November 11, ships in 15-16 days.

The iPhone 5 features a 4-inch capacitive touch display, runs on iOS 6 and has got the A6 chip onboard. Apple iPhone 5 measures 7.6 mm thin and weighs 112 grams, 18 per cent thinner and 20 per cent lighter than iPhone 4S.

*An earlier version of the story had carried the price of Apple iPhone 5 incorrectly as Rs 44,500. It has now been corrected.