Mobile Buying Guides
Honest, practical guides for buying a phone in Pakistan, including PTA and DIRBS help.
What Is a Non PTA Mobile? Everything You Should Know
A Non PTA mobile is an imported phone not registered in PTA's DIRBS. Learn how SIM use, Wi-Fi, PTA tax and registration work before you buy.
Non Custom Mobiles in Pakistan: What They Are and How to Buy
What Non Custom mobiles mean in Pakistan, how they differ from PTA approved phones, SIM and DIRBS rules, and how to buy a box pack unit safely.
PTA Tax on Mobile Phones: How It Is Calculated and Paid
How PTA tax on mobile phones works in Pakistan: value slabs in USD, passport vs CNIC, PSID payment through DIRBS and where to check current FBR rates.
How to Check PTA Status of Any Mobile Phone
Check a phone's PTA status in minutes: dial *#06# for the IMEI, SMS it to 8484 or use the DIRBS website and app. What each status means.
How to Register Your Mobile with PTA (DIRBS Guide)
Register a phone with PTA through the DIRBS website, *8484# or an operator franchise. Steps, documents, PSID payment and timelines explained.
iPhone JV vs PTA vs Non PTA: What Each Term Really Means
What sellers in Pakistan mean by JV, PTA and Non PTA iPhones, how each works with a SIM, and why JV and patched iPhones carry real risks.
How to Check if an iPhone Is Original or Fake
Check if an iPhone is original: serial on Apple's coverage site, IMEI match, model number, Parts and Service History, iCloud lock and carrier lock.
How to Check if a Mobile Phone Is New or Used
A simple checklist to tell a new phone from a used or refurbished one: box seal, IMEI match, activation date, battery cycles, screen and body checks.
iPhone Battery Health: How to Check It and What Is Normal
Check iPhone battery health and cycle count, learn what percentage is good, when to replace the battery and how to make it last longer.
Box Pack Mobile Meaning in Pakistan
What box pack mobile means in Pakistan, how it differs from open box, refurbished and kit phones, what comes in the box and how to check it.
Samsung Galaxy Series Explained: Which One Should You Buy?
Galaxy S, Z, A, M and FE explained in simple words: who each series is for, what the numbers mean, Exynos vs Snapdragon and model codes.
How to Choose the Right Mobile Phone
How to choose a mobile phone in Pakistan: set a budget, then compare chipset, RAM, storage, display, camera, battery, updates and PTA status.
Best Gaming Phones in Pakistan
The best gaming phones in Pakistan for PUBG, Free Fire and Genshin: ROG Phone, Red Magic, Poco, Infinix GT, Galaxy S and iPhone Pro picks.
Best Camera Phones in Pakistan
Best camera phones in Pakistan: Galaxy S25 Ultra, iPhone 16 Pro Max, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Vivo X100 Pro and mid-range picks.
Best Mobile Under 30000 in Pakistan
Best mobiles under 30 hazar in Pakistan: Redmi, Infinix, Tecno and Samsung picks for battery, camera and daily use. What to expect at this budget.
Best Mobile Under 50000 in Pakistan
Best mobiles under 50 hazar in Pakistan: Redmi Note, Infinix Note, Galaxy A, Tecno and Honor picks with AMOLED screens and big batteries.
Best 5G Phones in Pakistan
Best 5G phones in Pakistan now that Jazz and Zong have launched 5G: budget, mid-range and flagship picks, plus the 5G bands to check.
Best iPhone to Buy in Pakistan
Which iPhone to buy in Pakistan: iPhone 17 Pro Max, 17, Air, 16, 15 and 13 compared for camera, battery, value, eSIM and Non PTA use.