iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus would be available in India from October 17

Apple on Sunday night announced that the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus would be available in India from October 17. However, it said that consumers would be able to preorder the device from October 7.

While the company did not announce the price, a report by NDTV said that the iPhone 6 would cost Rs 53,500 for the 16GB model while the iPhone 6 Plus would carry a price tag of Rs 62,500. The report cited emails that iPhone distributors sent to prospective buyers. Apple had not confirmed the prices officially but a few people who were aware of the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus India prices confirmed to Indiatoday.in that report was correct. 

In its note to press Apple said, "iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, will be available in India beginning Friday, October 17 from an expansive network of Apple authorized resellers. Customers can preorder iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus beginning Tuesday, October 7. Pricing details will be soon made available by Appleâ??s partners: Ingram Micro, Redington, Rashi Peripherals and Reliance."

The latest generation iPhones feature bigger screens and better hardware. The iPhone 6 has a 4.7-inch screen while the iPhone 6 Plus uses a 5.5-inch screen. If you are confused about which iPhone is right for you, check our handy iPhone 6 vs iPhone 6 Plus guide . If you are an Android user and thinking about getting the new iPhone, check this piece before you take the plunge. 

We will have the review of the new iPhones once they arrive in India but while you are waiting, you can check our first impression of iPhone 6 and read reports on the quality of itscamera , screen and processor .