iPhone 16 Demand Rises in Pakistan After Pricey iPhone 17 Rollout

Published: 18 Oct 2025

After Apple’s launch of the iPhone 17 series, many Pakistani buyers have turned their attention back to the iPhone 16 lineup. The reason? The new iPhones come with premium prices that most users find hard to justify compared to last year’s models.

Retailers say the iPhone 16’s popularity is rising again as the gap between both generations feels too small for such a big price difference. According to market trackers, PTA-approved iPhone 16 models are still being sold actively, with stable prices across stores in major cities.

Official distributors have now released updated pricing for the iPhone 17 series in Pakistan, confirming the high cost of the new lineup:

Model	Storage Variant	Price in Pakistan (PKR)
iPhone 17	256 GB	399,000
iPhone 17	512 GB	482,500
iPhone 17 Pro	256 GB	520,500
iPhone 17 Pro	512 GB	603,500
iPhone 17 Pro	1 TB	686,500
iPhone 17 Pro Max	256 GB	565,000
iPhone 17 Pro Max	512 GB	648,500
iPhone 17 Pro Max	1 TB	732,000
iPhone 17 Pro Max	2 TB	898,500

(Source: Samaa TV)

Local resellers confirm that because of these high prices, many buyers are opting for the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which sells for around Rs 445,000 to Rs 465,000 depending on the shop. The older model offers similar performance and design with only minor differences, making it a practical choice.

Analysts note that this trend mirrors past Apple launches — when new flagships are introduced at steep rates, the previous generation often experiences a second wave of demand before prices eventually adjust.

As PTA-approved iPhone 17 stock grows and competition increases, experts expect prices to stabilize in the coming months. Until then, the iPhone 16 remains an appealing deal for buyers seeking flagship performance without the extra cost.

Sources: Samaa TV (English), Samaa TV (Urdu), Shophive.