Which Mobile Brand Has the Best Resale Value in Pakistan?
Apple has the best resale value in Pakistan, followed by Samsung's Galaxy S and Ultra phones. iPhones sell quickly in every city and keep more of their price for years, while most budget Android phones lose value fast. PTA status, battery health, the original box and clean IMEIs often matter as much as the brand.
Updated 24 October 2026
Quick answer: brands ranked by resale
From strongest to weakest resale in the Pakistani market, as a general pattern: - Apple iPhone: the strongest by a clear margin, especially Pro and Pro Max models. - Samsung Galaxy S Ultra and S series: good resale, and Galaxy phones are easy to sell anywhere. - Samsung Galaxy A, OnePlus and Google Pixel: average; Pixels sell slower because fewer buyers know them and they are not sold officially here. - Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, Realme: moderate, mostly for recent popular models. - Infinix, Tecno, itel and other budget brands: drop fastest, because new models launch every few months at low prices.
People asking 'kaun se mobile ki resale value achi hai' usually get the same answer: iPhone first, Samsung second.
Why iPhones and Samsung hold their value
Resale value comes from demand. iPhones stay in demand because Apple supports them with iOS updates for six years or more, the design changes slowly, and buyers trust the brand. A used iPhone 13 still feels modern, so buyers pay well for it. Samsung's Galaxy S phones benefit from official sales and service in Pakistan, long update promises and a strong name.
Budget brands launch many models a year at aggressive prices. When a new Infinix or Tecno arrives with better specs at the same price, last year's model drops sharply. That does not make them bad phones; it just means you should buy them to use, not as an investment.
iPhone resale value vs Android
As a rough pattern, a well-kept iPhone loses value more slowly than most Android phones. An iPhone usually loses the biggest share of its price in the first year, after which the fall slows. iPhone resale value after 2 years is often better than a similar-priced Android phone after 1 year, and after 3 years an iPhone with good battery health is still easy to sell.
Android flagships such as the Galaxy S24 Ultra drop faster in the first two years but are still in demand. Mid-range and budget Android phones fall the most. Exact figures change with every launch, dollar rate and budget, so compare current used prices for the same model and condition before you sell.
PTA vs Non PTA resale gap
In Pakistan, PTA status is a big part of resale price. A PTA approved phone sells for more because the buyer can use any SIM straight away. A Non PTA phone sells for less, because the next buyer either uses it on Wi-Fi or pays the PTA tax. The gap is largest on expensive iPhones, where the PTA tax is highest.
Non PTA phone resale value is still good if the phone is genuine, factory unlocked and has an original IMEI. Phones that are patched, CPID or JV sell for the least, and many careful buyers refuse them. Read CPID vs patch vs PTA approved (CPID vs Patch vs PTA Approved Mobile: What Is the Difference?) and PTA tax on mobile phones (PTA Tax on Mobile Phones: How It Is Calculated and Paid).
What raises or lowers resale price
The same model can sell for very different prices depending on condition: - Battery health: on iPhones, 90% or more sells best; below 80% buyers expect a big discount. See iPhone battery health guide (iPhone Battery Health: How to Check It and What Is Normal). - Original parts: a replaced screen, battery or camera shows in iPhone Parts and Service History and lowers the price. - Box and bill: a matching box with the same IMEI adds value and trust. - Storage: 256GB variants sell faster than 64GB or 128GB on iPhones. - Cosmetic condition: no cracks, dents or scratches on the screen. - Clean IMEI and no iCloud or Google account lock.
Use a cover and screen protector from day one; it is the cheapest way to protect resale value.
Mobile with good resale value under 30000 and mid budgets
On a small budget, the best resale choice is often a used iPhone or a Samsung rather than a new budget phone. Older iPhones such as the iPhone 11 (iPhone 11) and iPhone 12 (iPhone 12) still sell easily, though they will lose iOS support sooner than newer models. Among new phones, Samsung Galaxy A models such as the Galaxy A15 5G (Samsung Galaxy A15 5G) hold value better than most phones at the same price, because buyers trust Samsung.
In the mid range, the iPhone 13 (iPhone 13) is one of the safest resale picks, and the Galaxy A56 5G (Samsung Galaxy A56 5G) is the strongest Android option thanks to six years of updates. Browse mobiles under 30000 (Under 30k) for current choices.
Best phones to buy for resale
If you change your phone every one or two years, these models usually give the best value back: - iPhone 15 Pro Max (iPhone 15 Pro Max) and iPhone 16 Pro Max (iPhone 16 Pro Max): the most wanted iPhones in the used market. - iPhone 13 and iPhone 14: popular with students and first-time iPhone buyers. - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra) and Galaxy S25 Ultra (Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra): the Android phones with the strongest demand.
Which mobile brand has the best resale value in Pakistan among Samsung phones? The Ultra models, by far. Galaxy A phones sell easily but at a bigger discount.
Buying from us
Our iPhone 11 to 15 series are used Non PTA units with 95-99% battery health, which helps resale. Our iPhone 16 and 17 series and our Android phones are Non Custom box pack international variants. All have original IMEIs and a 7-day checking warranty. Keep the box and invoice; they add value when you sell. Current prices are on each model page.
