Cheapest Mobile In Pakistan 2025
95 % of mobile phones in Pakistan are being manufactured locally, but due to heavy taxes, their prices are out of reach of the common consumer.
However, some companies are providing cheap and quality mobile phones, which citizens are interested in buying at low prices.
Popular and low-cost mobile phones
Some popular brands of mobile phones are available at cheap prices in the Pakistani market, including:
- Google Pixel series
- Samsung Note and S series
- JV models of iPhone
What are the reasons behind cheap mobile phones?
Some models of Google Pixel and Samsung are sold without PTA verification through CPID (Consumer Product Identification) and IMEI change, due to which their price is significantly reduced.
- Google Pixel Mobile Phones
According to Malik Umair, a mobile market trader in Islamabad, the Google Pixel series mostly comes to Pakistan from abroad in used and CPID condition.
The IMEI number of these phones is changed through software.
If the IMEI is changed under patch approval, the price may increase further.
There are models in the market from Google Pixel 3 XL to 9 Pro, which are priced from Rs 18,000 to Rs 200,000.
A good Google Pixel phone is available in the range of Rs 50,000 to Rs 70,000, which can save citizens up to Rs 50,000.
- Cheap Samsung Mobile Phones
- Some Samsung mobile phones are being sold cheaply through CPID and IMEI number change.
- Note series and S series models are being sold cheaply from Rs 50,000 to Rs 70,000.
- Most of these phones are sold from abroad or locally without PTA certification.
- iPhone JV mobile phones
- JV models of iPhone are cheaper by Rs 30,000 to Rs 70,000 than factory unlocked phones.
- JV phones can only work on a specific network.
- Low-cost iPhones in the market are available only in the form of JVs.
Actions of PTA and FBR
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have declared the sale and purchase of these IMEI-modified mobile phones illegal.
The PTA can block such mobile phones.
The FBR and other government agencies can take legal action against them.
Conclusion
The trend of providing cheap mobile phones in Pakistan is increasing, but some of these phones may face legal complications. Consumers need to keep in mind while purchasing whether their phone is PTA certified or not to avoid any problems.
