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The Apple iPhone 15 was officially released on September 22, 2023 (announced September 12). The smartphone is fully PTA approved. Official retail pricing starts from Rs. 266,499 in Pakistan.
Here is the complete price breakdown based on current market rates:
128GB Variant
Non-PTA: Rs. 220,000 – Rs. 260,000
PTA Approved: Rs. 266,499 – Rs. 327,499
256GB Variant
Non-PTA: Rs. 275,000 – Rs. 300,000
PTA Approved: Rs. 355,000 – Rs. 375,000
512GB Variant
Non-PTA: Rs. 330,000 – Rs. 355,000
PTA Approved: Rs. 390,000 – Rs. 420,000
Pro Tip: Prices can vary between online stores and local markets. Always compare before buying. For used units, OLX and local shops in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad often have better deals — but always verify the IMEI and PTA status before paying.
A lot of buyers in Pakistan get confused between PTA and Non-PTA phones. Here is the simple version:
Non-PTA phones are imported without official registration. They are cheaper but your SIM card will stop working after 60 days if the phone is not registered. You can still register it later by paying the PTA tax separately.
PTA Approved phones are already registered and ready to use with any local SIM. They come with proper warranty support and hold better resale value.
PTA tax on iPhone 15 is approximately Rs. 46,500 if you register it yourself. Registration via passport is cheaper than CNIC — so keep that in mind when buying a Non-PTA unit.
The iPhone 15 comes with a glass front, glass back, and an aluminum frame. It feels solid and premium without being too heavy.
Dimensions: 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8mm
Weight: 171 grams — comfortable for one-handed use
IP68 rated — survives water up to 6 meters deep for 30 minutes
Ceramic Shield front glass — tougher than most competitors
And yes — Apple finally switched to USB-C with this model. No more hunting for a Lightning cable. This alone was a big reason many people upgraded.
Colors available: Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Pink.
The iPhone 15 has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 1179 x 2556 pixels at around 461 PPI.
What stands out:
Peak brightness of 2000 nits — perfectly readable even in direct sunlight
Dolby Vision and HDR10 support — videos and photos look stunning
Ceramic Shield on top for drop protection
One honest limitation — the iPhone 15 has a 60Hz refresh rate, not 120Hz. If you are coming from a Samsung Galaxy or any 120Hz Android phone, you might notice the difference in scrolling. But for most everyday users, it feels smooth enough.
Inside the iPhone 15 is the Apple A16 Bionic chip — the same chip that powered the iPhone 14 Pro series. Apple gave the standard model a proper Pro-level processor this time around.
CPU: Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz + 4x2.02 GHz)
GPU: Apple 5-core graphics
RAM: 6GB
AnTuTu Score: 1,354,651
In daily use, this phone handles everything without any lag — heavy apps, gaming, video editing, multitasking. You will not feel it slowing down for years.
This is where Apple made the most exciting change. For the first time ever on a standard iPhone model, you get a 48MP main camera.
Main Camera — 48MP
f/1.6 aperture with sensor-shift OIS. Photos come out sharp with great detail even in low light. The new 2x optical quality zoom is also a nice addition here.
Ultra Wide — 12MP
120-degree field of view. Great for landscapes, architecture, group shots, and close-up macro shots.
Selfie Camera — 12MP
f/1.9 aperture with PDAF autofocus — something iPhone 14's selfie camera did not have. Portrait selfies look noticeably better and more natural now.
Video:
Records up to 4K at 60fps
Full Dolby Vision HDR support
Cinematic Mode available for professional-looking video
One thing missing — there is no telephoto zoom lens here. That is reserved for Pro models. But for most people, the main and ultra-wide combo is more than enough for everyday photography.
The iPhone 15 packs a 3349 mAh battery which sounds small compared to Android phones. But Apple's software optimization makes it last much longer than the number suggests.
Real world test results:
Active screen-on time: 13 hours 20 minutes
Endurance rating: 98 hours
That is genuinely impressive for a compact 6.1-inch phone.
Charging options:
Wired fast charging — 50% in just 30 minutes
15W MagSafe wireless charging
15W Qi2 wireless charging (requires iOS 17.2 or later)
4.5W reverse wired charging
One complaint that has not changed — Apple still does not include a charger in the box. You need to buy one separately.
The iPhone 15 launched with iOS 17 and is already running iOS 26.5 as of June 2026. Apple has a strong track record of supporting its phones for 5 to 6 years with major updates.
This is one area where Apple clearly beats every Android brand. If you want a phone that stays updated and secure for years — iPhone is hard to beat.
5G supported
Wi-Fi 6 — fast and stable wireless connection
Bluetooth 5.3
NFC — for contactless payments and Apple Pay
Ultra Wideband (UWB) — precise location tracking for AirDrop and Find My
Emergency SOS via satellite — works even with no network signal
USB-C 2.0 with DisplayPort — connect to monitors and TVs directly
No headphone jack — but that has been the case for iPhones for years now.
Face ID on iPhone 15 is still one of the fastest and most secure face unlock systems on any smartphone. It works in the dark, at angles, and even when your hands are full.
There is no fingerprint sensor — so if you prefer that, you may want to look at Android options.
Buy it if:
You want a premium iPhone without paying Pro prices
Long software support and regular security updates matter to you
You want a reliable, consistent camera for everyday photos and videos
You are switching from Android and want a smooth experience
Think twice if:
A 120Hz smooth display is important to you
You need telephoto zoom for far distance photography
You play heavy mobile games and want the absolute best GPU performance
Apple iPhone 15 Pro — If you want 120Hz ProMotion display, titanium frame, and a proper telephoto zoom camera
Samsung Galaxy S24 — Strong Android alternative with 120Hz display and excellent cameras
Google Pixel 8 — Best pure Android experience with 7 years of software updates guaranteed
The Apple iPhone 15 is one of the most well-rounded smartphones you can buy in Pakistan right now. The 48MP camera upgrade, the A16 Bionic chip, USB-C switching, and long iOS support make it a very smart purchase — especially now that prices have come down compared to launch.
If you want a phone that works great every single day, takes beautiful photos, and stays updated for years — the iPhone 15 is a safe and solid investment.