iPhone 18 Price in Pakistan (Expected)

On 9 September 2026 Apple officially announced the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and its first foldable, the iPhone Duo. The standard iPhone 18 was not announced, and neither were the iPhone 18e or iPhone Air 2 — all three are reported for spring 2027, in line with earlier reports that Apple has split its lineup.

For Pakistani buyers this means the regular iPhone 18 is further away than originally expected. If you are waiting for the base model, the realistic timeline for Pakistan availability is mid-2027, once a spring launch, import stock and PTA registration settle.

If you want the newest iPhone this year, the choice is the iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max. Apple’s official US prices are $1,199 and $1,299 — a $100 increase over last year’s iPhone 17 Pro models. Pre-orders opened on 12 September, with availability from 18 September. On the same day Apple also raised the US price of the iPhone 17 to $899.

Because the base iPhone 18 is not officially announced yet, no shop in Pakistan can quote a real price. Based on how the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 were priced, the base iPhone 18 is expected to start around Rs 360,000–430,000 for a non-PTA unit and roughly Rs 430,000–520,000 once PTA-approved. These are estimates only, and Apple’s September 2026 US price increases mean the final figures could be higher.

The single biggest swing factor for the iPhone 18 price in Pakistan is the USD-to-PKR rate at import time, followed by customs duty and PTA tax. A weaker rupee pushes prices up; a stronger rupee can pull them down. So even after launch, expect different shops to quote different numbers for a few weeks until the market settles.

If you want a real, in-hand iPhone today instead of waiting, browse used iPhones in Faisalabad on Mehfoz — eligible listings can be inspected before you pay.

The iPhone 18 non-PTA price in Pakistan is expected to be the lowest entry point — roughly Rs 360,000–430,000 for the base 256GB at launch (estimate). Non-PTA simply means the phone has not been registered with PTA, so it has not had the PTA tax paid on it yet.

A non-PTA iPhone works fine on Wi-Fi indefinitely, but it will only run a Pakistani SIM for about a 60-day traveller grace period before the SIM is blocked. After that you must pay PTA tax to keep using a local SIM — which is why the iPhone 18 PTA tax matters so much when comparing prices.

Be careful: a low non-PTA price can be misleading if you intend to use a SIM, because adding PTA tax can erase the saving. Always confirm whether a quoted price is PTA-paid or not before buying.

A PTA-approved iPhone 18 already has the tax paid and is permanently usable with any Pakistani SIM. That convenience is why PTA-approved units are expected to cost more — around Rs 430,000–520,000 for the base model (estimate). The gap between non-PTA and PTA-approved is essentially the PTA tax plus the seller's margin.

For most local buyers in Faisalabad who use the phone daily with a SIM, a PTA-approved phone is the safer, hassle-free choice. You pay more upfront but avoid the risk of a blocked SIM and the paperwork of registering it yourself.

When the iPhone 18 finally launches, watch for sellers who advertise a non-PTA price but quietly leave out the tax. On Mehfoz, listings state PTA status clearly so you compare like with like.

PTA tax (collected through the DIRBS system) is what makes a phone permanently SIM-usable in Pakistan. For recent high-end iPhones this tax has run roughly Rs 130,000–170,000 on CNIC, and it changes whenever FBR updates its slabs. The base iPhone 18 PTA tax is likely a bit lower than the Pro models, but the exact figure will only be confirmed after launch.

Registering on your CNIC costs differently from registering on a Passport. The passport route is meant for overseas Pakistanis who bring a phone within 60 days of arrival and is usually cheaper, but it is tied to travel rules. Most local buyers register on CNIC.

For a full breakdown once numbers are confirmed, see our iPhone 18 PTA tax in Pakistan guide.

If you are shopping in Faisalabad and need a phone soon, waiting for the base iPhone 18 means waiting for a launch reported for spring 2027, then waiting again for local stock and stable pricing — likely nine months or more in total. During the launch window, prices are usually at their highest and least negotiable.

A practical move is to buy a well-priced used iPhone 16 or 17 now and upgrade later if the iPhone 18 turns out to be a meaningful jump. You get a phone today, you spend far less, and you keep flexibility. Explore used iPhones in Faisalabad to compare current options.

Whatever you choose, protect yourself: use Mehfoz inspection to verify the device before paying, and buyer protection to keep your money safe until the deal is confirmed.

New iPhones hold value well in Pakistan, but PTA-approved units resell far more easily than non-PTA ones because the next buyer does not have to deal with tax or a blocked SIM. If you expect to sell within a year or two, a PTA-approved iPhone 18 is generally the smarter buy.

Once the base model is out, a used market will form quickly. We track expected used pricing on our used iPhone 18 price in Pakistan page so you can judge fair resale value before buying or selling.

Thinking of a higher-end model instead? The Pro models are already announced — compare the iPhone 18 Pro price and iPhone 18 Pro Max price to see whether the extra spend is worth it for you.