Cell Phones Dedicated Discussion (Market Prices/ Troubleshooting/ Advice/ Recommendations)

[macmentor]

Just iphones ? What about other Android $1000 phones ??

[omaruser156370259465]

[ammad368]

Tax on them too, but mostly on iphones as at that price there is less customer of android

[crossfirex]

How is itel? I am using its non android phone which is performing satisfactorily but how are its high end phones? I didn’t had good experience with tecno so is itel same quality as tecno?

[usman_arooq2]

iTel, Tecno and Infinix are subsidiaries of same company, Infinix being the top brand and iTel the low end one, tecno lies somewhere between, if it's a native Tecno phone quality would be like itel, if it's a model based on an infinix phone with tecno branding on outer shell + software quality is somewhat better.

Below 25k, go for a vivo/oppo/realme phone whichever has better specs/design, for a facebook+whatsapp phone they'll be reliable,

above that (25k-35k range) infinix and tecno can get you somewhat better performing chipset, fair enough quality and next storage tier, which is good if the intended use includes gaming.

Above 35k, again go for Mi, Vivo, Realme or Oppo phones.

[usman_arooq2]

Brands that have official present in Pakistan offer somewhat better prices than what it costs to get a $1000 (actually any android phone since 25k minimum fee already doubles price of $150-$200 phones) android phone from abroad + pta approval

2 type of consumers will take the largest hit

1. Users who upgrade to new iphone

2. Users who buy second hand / refurbished imported flagships.

I guess PTA's next step would be going after the sellers who patch expensive android phones with IMEI's of already approved dumb phones.

[crossfirex]

Will it be ever possible to catch them? Because i feel afraid buying a patched phone!!
Was thinking to get an iPhone for my wife but the prices are so high and risk of damaging due to kids is also high
But now the iPhone to iPhone benefits plus security of iPhone makes me think to get iPhone for my family as well

[tarqureshi]

AoA, kindly suggest mobile under 25K, with better camera as primary priority, and processor speed as 2nd priority, thanks

[l3thal_d0z3]

Bought Samsung A12 for my mother today. I think the camera will do well in good light for the price 23k.

[aziz.rehan]

Infinix hot 11s or hot 11

[tarqureshi]

any close competition for Infinix hot11s from realme model?

[aziz.rehan]

U can also check realme C25s

[shaikh229]

Wat shud be price for iPhone 13 pro max 256 gb LLa BNIB?

[crossfirex]

It should be same as ZPA version minus PTA tax​

https://www.mercantile.com.pk/

[shaikh229]

How much is the tax?

[crossfirex]

Around 72500 on passport and 85600 on CNIC……

[asharab.butt]

AOA guys please recommend a phone under 40k new.

[helper_learner]

Samsung Galaxy A32

[zeus65]

hello, where to buy apple products here in karachi?
one is official media center i think,
other are those apple store at zamzama!
there is also this mercantile thing!
where to buy from, keeping in mind original product and good price?

and if buying online which will be best option to avail?

if anyone can guide! thanks

[crossfirex]

Just buy from anywhere but if u want to buy Official warranty one(local warranty) make sure its mercantile stock (seal)