The Apple iPhone 15 series, which was introduced in September, has quickly gained significant popularity in Pakistan.
Initially, the iPhone 15 series faced a surge in prices, with the top-of-the-line iPhone 15 Pro Max reaching as high as Rs 960,000 on various online platforms and local mobile stores. This price inflation was mainly due to the absence of an official Apple Store in Pakistan, allowing sellers to set their rates for Apple’s latest flagship models.
The sharp increase in prices was primarily driven by the rarity of these devices at the time, as only a limited number of stores and shopkeepers had them in stock. However, the pricing for the iPhone 15 series in Pakistan has since stabilized.
As of November 2023, here are the updated prices for each iPhone 15 series model in Pakistan after accounting for the PTA approval fee.
- Apple iPhone 15 128GB PTA approved price: Rs445,000
- Apple iPhone 15 256GB PTA approved price: Rs470,000
- Apple iPhone 15 512GB PTA approved price: Rs550,000
- Apple iPhone 15 Plus 128GB PTA approved price: Rs412,500
- Apple iPhone 15 Plus 256GB PTA approved price: Rs500,000
- Apple iPhone 15 Plus 512GB PTA approved price: Rs570,000
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro 128GB PTA approved price: Rs484,000
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro 256GB PTA approved price: Rs570,000
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro 512GB PTA approved price: Rs595,500
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro 1TB PTA approved price: Rs710,000
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB PTA approved price: Rs665,000
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB PTA approved price: Rs745,000
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB PTA approved price: Rs815,000
Please note that the prices may still vary depending on the specific retailer from whom you make the purchase. Some retailers in Pakistan might charge higher prices for particular color options of the iPhone 15 Pro, such as the Natural Titanium variant.
When you purchase any of these iPhones, they will typically come with their original packaging, a USB Type-C to C cable, and an official Apple 1-year warranty.
It is strongly recommended to opt for a PTA-approved iPhone when buying in Pakistan and to avoid purchasing JV iPhones, which may be available at a lower cost.
In the long term, JV iPhones could potentially face issues as they may get blocked by Apple. For instance, a JV iPhone 15 Pro Max that you buy at a lower price could be subject to blacklisting due to unpaid dues or other reasons.
