Apple fanboys in India! iPhone 4S is coming tomorrow with Airtel and Aircel. iPhone 4S is the latest version of Apple’s flagship smartphone running on iOS v5.
The phone is much-hyped, as it was announced a day before Steve Job’s death on October 5, 2011.
Indian operators started pre-ordering of the iPhone some days back. Both operators priced same for the latest version of Apple’s iconic phone. 16GB version comes at Rs 44,500 and 32GB one is at Rs 50,900 as iPhone 4S is one of the most expensive mobiles in Indian market right now.
There is no official information regarding 64GB version of the phone from Aircel, but Airtel offering 64GB variant at Rs 57,500. Earlier releases of the phone – 3GS and 4 are also on sale. iPhone 4S will reach to Aircel and Airtel Stores from November 25, 2011.
Apple iPhone 4S comes with A5 processor, CDMA+GSM Global phone chipset, 1080p video playback, faster download speeds, 8 MP camera, Retina Display and many more. But there is no 4G connectivity. Oh yeah it has SIRI to use iPhone by talking.
Today Airtel and Aircel both reveal the tariff plans and recharge options for iPhone 4S.
Aircel 4S Tariff
Aircel offers two plans for 16GB and 32GB variants under 50% Money back offer with iPhone 4S. Both plans include 3G data of just 650 MB and 1GB data on Aircel’s WiFi hotspots.
Details of Aircel’s iPhone 4S Tariff:
50% Money Back Plans | ||
Device | iPhone 4S 16GB | iPhone 4S 32GB |
MRP | Rs 44,500 | Rs 50,900 |
Monthly Rental | Rs 1880 | Rs 2210 |
Monthly Discounts | Rs 930 | Rs 1060 |
You have to pay for rental | Rs 950 | Rs 1150 |
2 yr savings | Rs 22,320 | Rs 25440 |
Local + STD min/month | 3,000 | 3,500 |
Local+STD SMS/month | 350 | 450 |
3G Data/month | 650 MB | 650 MB |
WiFi Data/month | 1 GB | 1 GB |
Airtel iPhone 4S Tariff
Airtel sells all the three variants of the new iPhone. Buy any of three variant and can choose any plan starting with Rs 300 (after discount).
Plan A | Plan B | Plan C | Plan D | |
Monthly rental | Rs 2000 | Rs 1600 | Rs 1000 | Rs 600 |
Local minutes/month | 1500 | 1400 | 900 | 500 |
Local + STD SMS/month | 600 | 500 | 400 | 300 |
Data/month | 3072MB | 1200MB | 500MB | 200MB |
What you pay/month | Rs 1000 | Rs 800 | Rs 500 | Rs 300 |
For more details of Airtel offers with iPhone 4S, 4 and 3GS visit: airtel.in/iphone-files/special-offers.html
There is no direct discount on iPhone 4S price, you have to opt plans offered by the operators, and you will get discounts on the recharges or on the monthly rentals.Airtel tariffs are more competitive as you can offer one from total of 4 plans. But no bundled STD minutes with any plans.
But Aircel offers less 3G data and adds WiFi hotspot data with its plans. If you are buying an iPhone 4S, choose operator and plans as per your requirements.
There is no direct discount on iPhone 4S price, you have to opt plans offered by the operators, and you will get discounts on the recharges or on the monthly rentals.Airtel tariffs are more competitive as you can offer one from total of 4 plans. But no bundled STD minutes with any plans. But Aircel offers less 3G data and adds WiFi hotspot data with its plans. If you are buying an iPhone 4S, choose operator and plans as per your requirements.
Do you think iPhone 4S is the best smartphone available in the market? Frankly I am no Apple fan boy staying in India and I say better look at the Android offerings - wide offerings from many brands! Even you are in tight budget, Android is always there.
Benchmarking by different experts shows iPhone 4S lags behind Google Nexus S, Motorola RAZR or Galaxy S II. With Android 4.0 is going to make available for most of the Android phone in future, Android has the potential to be the future.
At this moment I cannot resist myself to add this video with this story.
The Next Best Thing is Already Here, Samsung USA
Samsung says: ‘The Next Big Thing is Already Here’. It is Galaxy S II. Android lovers you must watch out this video. There are some other versions of this ad which is ‘clever to a punch and already is viral.’
This ad is one of best tech ads in recent times.
60 second spot: http://youtu.be/cuzlQ7sv-bY
30 second edit: http://youtu.be/c2lRRBbu2LU
15 second ad: http://youtu.be/kO5Il_rvZj8
Note Galaxy S II is available in India for Rs 28,000 around.