Apple`s newly announced iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus smartphones will be available in India starting October 17 according to Apple`s India website, just before the commencement of the festive season.
The unlocked version of the iPhone 6 will be available at a starting price of $649 (Rs 39,500 approximately) in the US. The unlocked version of iPhone 6 Plus will be available at a starting price of $749 (Rs 45,600 approximately).
The two new smartphones finally take Apple to the big-screen smartphone segment, sporting 4.7- and 5.5-inch screens respectively.
The iPhone 6`s 4.7-inch display sports a resolution of 1334x750p, while the iPhone 6 Plus` 5.5-inch display sports a resolution of 1920x1080p. iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are the thinnest ever Apple has ever made. iPhone 5S and 5 are 7.6mm thick, but iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are even thinner at 6.8mm and 7.1mm respectively.
Powered by the new A8 processor, iPhone 6 is up to 50% more energy efficient, making for higher sustained performance, claimed Apple.