Which Phones Hold Their Resale Value Best in Pakistan?
11 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
If you plan to sell your phone again in a year or two, how well it holds its value matters as much as its price today. Here's the general pattern across brands sold in Pakistan.
Brands that hold value best
- Apple's iPhone line consistently resells for the highest percentage of its original price, especially PTA-approved units in good condition. Even older models like the iPhone 13 Pro still command solid prices years after release.
- Samsung's S/Ultra flagship line holds value better than most Android competitors, particularly the Ultra models with the S Pen.
- Google Pixel, despite smaller supply, tends to hold a steady price in Pakistan simply because fewer used units are available at any time.
Brands that depreciate faster
- Budget and entry-level brands (Infinix, Tecno, Itel) depreciate quickly in percentage terms, since new models arrive often and buyers at this price point are the most price-sensitive.
- Mid-range phones that get replaced by a near-identical "new number" model every year tend to lose value faster than phones with longer, more spaced-out release cycles.
What actually protects resale value, on any phone
- PTA approval — always worth more than a non-PTA phone of the same age and condition.
- Original box, charger and accessories — buyers consistently pay more for a "complete box" phone.
- Battery health above 85% — a tired battery is one of the biggest price-cutters in any used phone negotiation.
- No visible repairs or screen replacements, where possible — original parts matter to resale buyers.
Practical takeaway
If resale value matters to you, a flagship from Apple or Samsung's Ultra line, kept in good condition with the original box, will almost always resell for more — both in absolute terms and as a percentage of what you paid — than a budget phone of the same age.
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