Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September 2026, and the official PTA-approved units went on sale in Pakistan on 25 September. If you are searching for the iPhone 18 Pro price in Pakistan, this guide gives the official price for every storage size, explains why non-PTA prices vary so much, and shows how to compare the two properly.
Official iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max prices in Pakistan
Apple's official distributor, Mercantile, launched both phones on 25 September 2026. Minute Mirror reported the following price list from the distributor, and ProPakistani reported the same starting prices.
| Model | Storage | Official launch price |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 18 Pro | 256GB | Rs 565,000 |
| iPhone 18 Pro | 512GB | Rs 649,999 |
| iPhone 18 Pro | 1TB | Rs 819,999 |
| iPhone 18 Pro | 2TB | about Rs 1.075 million |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | 256GB | Rs 605,000 |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | 512GB | Rs 690,000 |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | 1TB | Rs 860,000 |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | 2TB | about Rs 1.115 million |
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Launch prices announced 25 September 2026, checked 13 October 2026. Retailers may sell above or below these figures, so confirm the price at the shop.
What comes with the official phone
According to ProPakistani's launch report:
- 2-year warranty, activated by registering the phone through a QR code
- the Mercantile Protection Plan, which covers one free repair for eligible accidental damage to the front screen, back glass, or from liquid
- instalment plans through HBL, Meezan Bank, Bank Alfalah, Faysal Bank, Standard Chartered, Askari Bank and UBL
- sale through the distributor's partner retailers, and through Jazz, Zong and PTCL
Because these units are already registered in DIRBS, they work with any Pakistani SIM without any further tax.
Key specs
From Apple's specification page:
| iPhone 18 Pro | iPhone 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3-inch OLED | 6.9-inch OLED |
| Chip | A20 Pro | A20 Pro |
| Rear cameras | 48MP Main, 48MP Ultra Wide, 48MP Telephoto | same |
| Zoom | up to 8x optical-quality zoom | same |
| Front camera | 18MP | 18MP |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB | same |
| Video playback | up to 36 hours | up to 45 hours |
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Apple's US page says both phones are not compatible with physical SIM cards, so they use eSIM only. Ask the seller which model you are getting, and check that your network supports eSIM on it before you pay.
Non-PTA iPhone 18 Pro prices
Before official stock arrived, imported non-PTA units were sold in local markets. Reports in mid-September 2026 described asking prices that varied widely by city and shop, and some sellers charged a large premium to buyers who wanted the phone first. Those early prices are not a useful guide now that official stock is on sale, so we are not listing them.
What matters is this: a non-PTA phone's shop price does not include the tax. To use it with a Pakistani SIM, you must register it in DIRBS and pay the duty and taxes set by FBR.
PTA tax on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max
FBR has not published a per-model tax figure for these phones that we could check. News and calculator sites print estimates, and they disagree with each other by tens of thousands of rupees. Reasons include:
- FBR values each model itself, and the value can change.
- The tax bands are in US dollars, so the rupee amount moves with the exchange rate.
- Passport and CNIC registrations can cost different amounts.
The only exact figure is the one on the payment slip (PSID) that DIRBS creates when you start registration with the IMEI. Our guide to PTA tax on mobile phones explains the process, and how to check PTA status by IMEI shows how to check a phone first.
The tax on phones in this price range is high. A Dawn report on FBR's June 2026 briefing said Apple phones made up most of the tax collected on imported phones by value.
Official or non-PTA: how to compare
- Get the non-PTA price for the exact model and storage.
- Ask the seller for the IMEI and check it in DIRBS.
- Start registration to see the PSID amount, or ask someone who has registered the same model recently.
- Add the two together.
- Compare the total with the official price above, and remember the official phone includes a 2-year local warranty and a damage repair.
For most buyers of a phone at this price, the official unit is the safer choice. If you are bringing one from abroad yourself, register it within 60 days of arrival to avoid a fine. See PTA approved vs non-PTA and JV phones for the risks of locked phones.
Should you buy the iPhone 18 Pro or an iPhone 17?
The iPhone 17 series is a year older and costs less. If you do not need the newest camera and chip, compare prices in our iPhone 17 price in Pakistan guide. If you are buying used, use our 12 checks for a used iPhone.
