What is the price of the iPhone 12 in Pakistan in August 2024?
The Pakistani market offers a variety of iPhone models, including JV country locked and FU factory unlocked. JV iPhones are typically less expensive than FU iPhones, even if they have the same specs.
The iPhone 12 prices in Pakistan in August 2024 are shown in the table below.
| iPhone 12 Prices in Pakistan | ||
| Factory Unlock (PTA Approved) | ||
| Model | Variant | Price |
| iPhone 12 | 64GB | Rs.125,000/- |
| JV (Non-PTA) | ||
| iPhone 12 | 64GB | Rs.66,000/- |
| Factory Unlock (Non-PTA) | ||
| iPhone 12 | 64GB | Rs.73,000/- |
Disclaimer: The iPhone prices listed are based on current August 2024 market rates and later on if the government introduces new taxation policies that will significantly impact the prices of these iPhones.
Q: What are the PTA Taxes and Duty on iPhone 12?
A: PTA taxes and Duty on iPhone 12 are mentioned below the table, PTA duties are categorized into two types: CNIC based and passport-based. Notably, CNIC based taxes are higher than those levied on passports.
| PTA Taxes On iPhone 12 | ||
| Model | On CNIC | On Passport |
| iPhone 12 | Rs.107,000/- | Rs.86,000/- |
Q: What is the price of an iPhone 12 JV chip in Pakistan?
A: The iPhone 12 JV chip is around Rs.2000/- to Rs.3000/- in the Pakistani market. Depending on the seller and model, this pricing may change.
Q: How to check if my iPhone 12 is Factory unlocked?
A: Go to settings, find and open the Settings app on your phone, and select “General” to see if the iPhone 12 has been factory unlocked. Next, choose “About” and locate the “Carrier Lock” section by scrolling down. Should “No SIM restrictions” appear, your iPhone is factory unlocked and can work with any SIM card that is suitable. If it indicates “sim locked,” your iPhone has been locked by the carrier.
Q: Why PTA taxes are lower for passports as compared to CNIC?
A: PTA taxes are generally lower for passports to encourage tourism and international travel. The government aims to facilitate visitors by reducing the financial barriers associated with bringing their devices into the country.
