The Best Time to Sell Your Phone in Pakistan
12 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
The same phone can sell for noticeably different amounts depending on when you sell it. If you are planning to upgrade, timing your sale well can get you more money for free.
Sell before the new model launches
Used prices usually fall after a brand launches its new phone, because many owners sell their old ones at the same time. The biggest example is Apple:
- New iPhones launch every September.
- In the weeks after the launch, lots of people list their older iPhones.
- More supply means lower prices.
The same happens on a smaller scale with Samsung's Galaxy S series early in the year and with frequent Infinix, Tecno, Xiaomi and Oppo launches. If you have already decided to upgrade, sell a few weeks before the launch, not after.
Before Eid and wedding season
Demand for phones rises before Eid, when people get bonuses and Eidi and buy gifts. Wedding season also brings more buyers. Listing a week or two before these times can bring more calls.
Around salary days
Many buyers wait until the start of the month when salaries come in. Listing or refreshing your ad at the end of the month or early in the new month can bring more serious buyers.
When the dollar rate jumps
When the rupee weakens, new phone prices go up, and used phone prices often follow. If the dollar rate has just jumped and new prices have risen, it can be a good time to sell.
Weekends and evenings
Most people browse ads in the evening and at weekends. That is also when most meetings happen. Keep your phone nearby and reply quickly at these times.
The phone's age
Every month you wait, your phone gets older. The steepest drop is usually in the first year, and budget phones lose value faster than flagships. If you are not using the phone, sell it now instead of waiting. See which phones hold value best.
The best time is often now
Waiting for the perfect moment rarely beats selling today at a fair price. If the phone is in your drawer, it is losing value every week.
Ready? Follow the sell your mobile today checklist and post your ad for free.
