Apple iPhone 5 to debut in India on November 2

Indian users waiting to grab their next iPhone will be happy to know that Apple's latest flagship device, the iPhone 5, will reach Indian shores on November 2.

One of the company's partners, Ingram Micro, confirmed the news via a press release: 

Ingram Micro announced today that it will offer iPhone 5 at leading modern trade stores and retail outlets across India beginning Friday, November 2. For more information on availability details please visit www.imonline.co.in. For more information on iPhone 5, please visit www.apple.com/in/iphone.

The company did not reveal any pricing details.

In the US, the iPhone 5 is of course priced $649 for the 16GB version, 32GB at $749 and 64GB at $849. This translates to around Rs. 34,830 for 16GB version, Rs. 40,195 for 32GB version and Rs. 45,560 for the 64GB version, at the current exchange rate. Of course that does not include the import duties, currency fluctuations and local taxes. 

Unconfirmed reports have indicated launch prices might be Rs. 45,500 (16GB), Rs. 52,500 (32GB) and Rs. 59,500 (64GB), which is not too far from the iPhone 4S pricing, and, thus, unlikely to cause major outrage over pricing that typically accompany iPhone launch in India. Again, these are just unofficial prices, and there's no official word from Apple or its partners yet.

Update: The above prices are confirmed courtesy Redington, another Apple partner. 

One concern some have around the iPhone 5 is the presence of a nano-SIM in the device. While users have reported success cutting a regular SIM/ micro-SIM into a nano-SIM, not everyone my be adventurous enough to do a DIY operation. A Vodafone spokesperson confirmed to NDTV Gadgets that they have nano-SIMs ready in stock, whenever Apple decides to launch iPhone 5 in the country. Airtel did not get back with a comment in time for this story.

In other Apple news, the iPad mini and fourth-generation iPad are now available for pre-orders in select countries. The company has also introduced local currency pricing in its App Store in India and seven other countries.