A lower price is now being demanded for the iPhone 5 in India through various online portals such as Snapdeal and eBay, making this pre-Galaxy S4 period a very tempting time for the iOS fan. The Apple TV, the iTunes store, the Samsung-Reliance 4G handsets deal, cheaper Galaxy devices – never have two big companies offered us such entertainment as they come out to play in one of the world’s quickest growing smartphone markets.
Touching on the lowered rates at which the iPhone 5 is being put out, its 16GB version was originally sold at Rs. 45,500. Those who visit Snapdeal can now grab it at Rs. 43,999, while a seller on eBay is asking an even lesser amount of Rs. 41,950 for it. Phone Reviews who broke this news, has noted that the 32GB and 64GB variants of the device are enjoying discounted labels too. The 64GB and 32GB capacities that initially commanded Rs. 59,500 and Rs. 52,500, respectively, are available for Rs. Rs. 57,200 and Rs. 50,100 now.
Well, it only makes good business sense to pitch a cheaper device to audiences while there’s time. But it must be noted that the carriers through which Apple had formally launched its latest generation handset, namely Reliance and Airtel, are still vending it at the original tags. Even other well known online sellers in the country such as Saholic and Infibeam are demanding the same high rate for the iOS gadget. This may also mean that they’re banking on the popularity of the brand to keep sales steady or waiting for a sign from Cupertino about a newer smartphone.
Either way, we’re due for an Samsung-Apple tussle within the next few months if rumors about an August release date for the iPhone 5S turn out to be true. This is undoubtedly good news for those waiting for the opportunity to spend even less on the sixth generation iOS handset.
Key specs of the Apple device –
– Display: 1136 x 640p, 4-inch Retina multi-touch screen
– Processor: Dual core, 1.2GHz A6 chip
– Cameras: 8MP main iSight lens, 1.2MP FaceTime HD front snapper
– Memory: 1GB RAM, 16GB/32GB/64GB storage options
– Battery: In-built, up to 8 hours on 3G networks