LG Nexus 4 smartphone: Sources sure of Jan launch

The much anticipated LG's Nexus 4 smartphone will indeed make India debut in January 2013, according new rumors.

The much anticipated LG's Nexus 4 smartphone will indeed make India debut in January 2013, according new rumors.

CNN-IBN reports quoting sources that LG would also launch Optimus G smartphone with voice-activated power camera is also gearing up for its India launch. The Optimus G boasts a 13 megapixel camera which a user can instruct to take snaps by talking to it, plus a 4.7-inch screen with a sharper picture quality than both the iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy S III.

However, prices of both the phones have not been revealed yet.

The Nexus 4, powered buy latest Android 4.2 operating system, is already a hit in grey market with dealers selling smartphone at exorbitant prices.

eBay India is now quoting a price of Rs. 29,990 for the 16GB version of LG Nexus 4, which was earlier stated to be priced at Rs. 27,490, while price of the 8GB version has been increased from Rs. 23,490 to 25,990. There are some users on eBay, who are selling the smartphone at the price of Rs. 50,000.

Another website Tradus.com is offering the LG Nexus 4 (imported) smartphone to Indian consumers. But, the price of the 8GB version of the smartphone is Rs. 31,999 onwards, while the 16GB version would cost customers a whopping Rs. 37,999. The website mentions that the smartphone will be delivered to the customer within 10 to 15 working days. Online retailing website goProbo.com too is offering the LG Nexus 4 at the same price.