Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and Foldable Could Be the Company’s Most Expensive Phones Yet


 

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 series is expected to be among the most expensive smartphone lineups the company has ever released. Based on leaked pricing and current tax estimates, some models could cost Pakistani buyers more than Rs. 1 million once PTA duties and other charges are included.

The expected lineup includes the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and Apple’s rumored foldable device, reportedly called the iPhone Duo. With storage options ranging from 256GB to 2TB, prices vary significantly depending on the model and configuration.

iPhone 18 Pro Expected Price in Pakistan

The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to start at $1,199 for the 256GB version. Based on current exchange rates, this translates to roughly Rs. 333,000 before taxes, while the estimated price after PTA charges could reach around Rs. 461,000.

The 512GB model, reportedly priced at $1,399, could cost approximately Rs. 388,000 before PTA and around Rs. 530,000 after taxes.

For the 1TB variant, the expected US price is $1,799, which converts to nearly Rs. 499,000 before PTA and around Rs. 669,000 after applicable charges.

The top-tier 2TB model is rumored to cost $2,399, bringing its estimated Pakistani price to around Rs. 665,000 before PTA and nearly Rs. 877,000 after taxes.

iPhone 18 Pro Price Overview

Storage| US Price| Est. Price Without PTA| Est. Price With PTA
256GB| $1,199| Rs. 333,000| Rs. 461,000
512GB| $1,399| Rs. 388,000| Rs. 530,000
1TB| $1,799| Rs. 499,000| Rs. 669,000
2TB| $2,399| Rs. 665,000| Rs. 877,000

iPhone 18 Pro Max Could Cost Up to Rs. 912,000

Apple’s larger Pro Max model is expected to carry even higher prices across all storage variants.

The 256GB version is reportedly priced at $1,299, which could translate to approximately Rs. 360,000 before PTA and around Rs. 495,000 after taxes.

The 512GB model may cost about Rs. 416,000 before PTA and Rs. 565,000 with PTA charges included.

The 1TB version is expected to reach roughly Rs. 703,000 after taxes, while the premium 2TB model could climb to nearly Rs. 912,000.

iPhone 18 Pro Max Price Overview

Storage| US Price| Est. Price Without PTA| Est. Price With PTA
256GB| $1,299| Rs. 360,000| Rs. 495,000
512GB| $1,499| Rs. 416,000| Rs. 565,000
1TB| $1,899| Rs. 527,000| Rs. 703,000
2TB| $2,499| Rs. 693,000| Rs. 912,000

Foldable iPhone Could Cross Rs. 1.15 Million

Apple’s anticipated foldable smartphone, reportedly known as the iPhone Duo, is expected to sit at the top of the lineup in terms of pricing.

The base 256GB model is rumored to start at $1,999, translating to approximately Rs. 554,000 before PTA and around Rs. 738,000 after taxes.

The 512GB variant could cost nearly Rs. 808,000 after PTA, while the 1TB version may approach Rs. 946,000.

The most expensive model, featuring 2TB of storage, is expected to carry a price tag of $3,199. In Pakistan, that could mean an estimated cost of around Rs. 887,000 before PTA and approximately Rs. 1.154 million after taxes and duties.

Foldable iPhone (iPhone Duo) Price Overview

Storage| US Price| Est. Price Without PTA| Est. Price With PTA
256GB| $1,999| Rs. 554,000| Rs. 738,000
512GB| $2,199| Rs. 610,000| Rs. 808,000
1TB| $2,599| Rs. 721,000| Rs. 946,000
2TB| $3,199| Rs. 887,000| Rs. 1.154 Million

PTA Charges Could Make a Huge Difference

One of the biggest factors affecting iPhone prices in Pakistan remains PTA registration and related taxes. Depending on the model, these additional costs could increase the final price by hundreds of thousands of rupees.

For example, the foldable 2TB iPhone is estimated to cost around Rs. 887,000 before PTA, but its total cost could exceed Rs. 1.15 million after taxes. Similarly, the 2TB iPhone 18 Pro Max may rise from Rs. 693,000 to roughly Rs. 912,000.

It is important to note that these figures are based on leaked pricing, current exchange rates, and estimated tax calculations. Apple has not officially announced the prices, and the final PTA valuation may differ once the devices are launched and assessed by authorities.

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