KARACHI – Smartphone imports in Pakistan are becoming more affordable as authorities lowered tax rates on iPhone, Samsung, and Google Pixel devices. This cut brought down registration costs for many models. For newer iPhone models like the iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPhone 15 Pro, taxes range around Rs. 42,000 for passport holders and over Rs. 50,000 for CNIC holders.
Pakistan’s imported smartphone market is getting easier on the pocket. PTA tax rates for iPhone, Samsung, and Google Pixel have seen a notable reduction, lowering registration costs across multiple models.
PTA Tax on iPhones in Pakistan 2026
| Model (Used) | Customs Value $ | Value in PKR | Est. Tax (Passport) | Est. Tax (CNIC) |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | $460 | Rs. 128,570 | ~Rs. 41,960 | ~Rs. 50,352 |
| iPhone 15 Pro | $390 | Rs. 109,005 | ~Rs. 41,960 | ~Rs. 50,352 |
| iPhone 15 Plus | $320 | Rs. 89,440 | ~Rs. 31,640 | ~Rs. 37,968 |
| iPhone 15 | $310 | Rs. 86,645 | ~Rs. 31,640 | ~Rs. 37,968 |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | $360 | Rs. 100,620 | ~Rs. 41,960 | ~Rs. 50,352 |
| iPhone 14 Pro | $290 | Rs. 81,055 | ~Rs. 31,640 | ~Rs. 37,968 |
| iPhone 14 | $210 | Rs. 58,695 | ~Rs. 31,640 | ~Rs. 37,968 |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | $295 | Rs. 82,452 | ~Rs. 31,640 | ~Rs. 37,968 |
| iPhone 13 Pro | $225 | Rs. 62,887 | ~Rs. 31,640 | ~Rs. 37,968 |
| iPhone 13 | $170 | Rs. 47,515 | ~Rs. 13,000 | ~Rs. 15,600 |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | $215 | Rs. 60,092 | ~Rs. 31,640 | ~Rs. 37,968 |
| iPhone 12 Pro | $155 | Rs. 43,322 | ~Rs. 13,000 | ~Rs. 15,600 |
| iPhone 12 | $120 | Rs. 33,540 | ~Rs. 13,000 | ~Rs. 15,600 |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | $145 | Rs. 40,527 | ~Rs. 13,000 | ~Rs. 15,600 |
iphone PTA Tax
| Model (Used) | Customs Value ($) | Value in PKR (Est.) | Est. Tax (Passport) | Est. Tax (CNIC) |
| iPhone 11 Pro | $125 | Rs. 34,937 | ~Rs. 13,000 | ~Rs. 15,600 |
| iPhone 11 | $95 | Rs. 26,552 | ~Rs. 4,500 | ~Rs. 5,400 |
| iPhone XS Max | $95 | Rs. 26,552 | ~Rs. 4,500 | ~Rs. 5,400 |
| iPhone XS | $66 | Rs. 18,447 | ~Rs. 4,500 | ~Rs. 5,400 |
| iPhone XR | $76 | Rs. 21,242 | ~Rs. 4,500 | ~Rs. 5,400 |
| iPhone X | $57 | Rs. 15,931 | ~Rs. 4,500 | ~Rs. 5,400 |
| iPhone 8 Plus | $47 | Rs. 13,136 | ~Rs. 4,500 | ~Rs. 5,400 |
| iPhone 8 | $38 | Rs. 10,621 | ~Rs. 4,500 | ~Rs. 5,400 |
| iPhone 7 Plus | $26 | Rs. 7,267 | ~Rs. 1,500 | ~Rs. 1,800 |
| iPhone 7 | $24 | Rs. 6,708 | ~Rs. 1,500 | ~Rs. 1,800 |
| iPhone SE 3 | $73 | Rs. 20,403 | ~Rs. 4,500 | ~Rs. 5,400 |
| iPhone SE 2 | $25 | Rs. 6,987 | ~Rs. 1,500 | ~Rs. 1,800 |
| iPhone SE | $25 | Rs. 6,987 | ~Rs. 1,500 | ~Rs. 1,800 |
Mid-range models, such as the iPhone 13 and 14 series, have taxes between Rs. 13,000 and Rs. 38,000, while older or smaller models like the iPhone 7, SE, and Aquos R3 are taxed much lower, often under Rs. 5,400. This tiered structure reflects both the device’s value and the type of identification used, making higher-end devices more expensive to register while giving some relief for budget-friendly models.
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