iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and Foldable iPhone Duo prices in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Apple has introduced its new iPhone 18 series, including the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, along with its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo. However, the devices are expected to reach Pakistan through importers and the unofficial market.
Since Apple does not operate an official Apple Store in Pakistan, the newly launched iPhone models will be available locally through importers and grey-market sellers.
New iPhone 18 Models
Apple has introduced the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and foldable iPhone Duo as part of its latest lineup.
The standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2 are expected to become available at a later stage and are not currently available in the local market.
In the United States, the starting prices of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are reportedly around $100 higher than the corresponding Pro models from the previous generation. The foldable iPhone Duo starts at $1,999.
Expected iPhone 18 Prices in Pakistan
Model Estimated Price in Pakistan
iPhone 18 Pro 256GB Rs520,000 to Rs580,000+
iPhone 18 Pro 512GB Around Rs600,000 to Rs650,000
iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB Rs560,000 to Rs610,000+
iPhone Duo 256GB Rs787,000 to Rs930,000+
iPhone Duo 2TB Around Rs1.2 million to Rs1.3 million+
Estimated PTA Tax on iPhone 18
The estimated PTA taxes listed for the new models are as follows:
Model CNIC Passport
iPhone 18 Rs220,999 Rs200,499
iPhone 18 Pro Rs225,449 Rs204,954
iPhone 18 Pro Max Rs229,600 Rs209,040
Imported smartphones must be registered through the Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) if users want to continue using them on Pakistani mobile networks after the applicable registration period.
The PTA tax is not calculated simply by converting the US price into Pakistani rupees. The final amount may vary depending on the customs valuation, exchange rate, applicable taxes, regulatory decisions and the specifications of the particular device.
Consumers are therefore advised to check the PTA and DIRBS status of a device using its IMEI number before purchasing an imported iPhone. The IMEI can also be checked through the SMS service by sending it to 8484.
An imported iPhone can be used on Pakistani mobile networks during the applicable registration period. Once that period expires, an unregistered device may be blocked from accessing local cellular networks.
The device can still be used over Wi-Fi, but cellular services will remain unavailable until the required registration process is completed.
