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The Apple iPhone 15 Pro was officially released on September 22, 2023 (announced September 12). The smartphone is fully PTA approved. Official retail pricing starts from Rs. 322,000 in Pakistan.
Here is the complete price breakdown based on current market rates:
128GB Variant
Non-PTA: Rs. 322,000 – Rs. 345,000
PTA Approved: Rs. 380,000 – Rs. 410,000
256GB Variant
Non-PTA: Rs. 355,000 – Rs. 380,000
PTA Approved: Rs. 420,000 – Rs. 445,000
512GB Variant
Non-PTA: Rs. 390,000 – Rs. 420,000
PTA Approved: Rs. 455,000 – Rs. 480,000
1TB Variant
Non-PTA: Rs. 430,000 – Rs. 460,000
PTA Approved: Rs. 495,000 – Rs. 520,000
Pro Tip: Prices vary between online stores and local markets in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. Always verify IMEI and PTA status before buying — especially from OLX or local shops. Passport registration is cheaper than CNIC registration, so keep that in mind when buying a Non-PTA unit.
Non-PTA phones are cheaper upfront but your SIM card will stop working after 60 days without official registration. You can still register later by paying the PTA tax separately — but that adds to your total cost.
PTA Approved phones are fully registered, work with any local SIM right out of the box, and hold better resale value. For a phone at this price range, going PTA approved is always the smarter choice long term.
This is where the iPhone 15 Pro feels genuinely different from the standard iPhone 15. Apple switched from stainless steel to a Grade 5 Titanium frame — the same grade used in aerospace and medical equipment.
The result? The phone feels lighter in hand despite being a Pro model, and the build quality is exceptional. The back has a textured matte glass finish that does not pick up fingerprints easily.
Dimensions: 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3mm
Weight: 187 grams
IP68 rated — water resistant up to 6 meters for 30 minutes
Ceramic Shield front glass for drop protection
Colors available: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, and Natural Titanium.
One more thing — Apple added a new Action Button on this model. It replaces the old mute switch and can be customized for quick access to camera, flashlight, voice memos, or any shortcut you prefer. It is one of those small features you end up using every single day.
The iPhone 15 Pro has a 6.1-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate. This is the feature that standard iPhone 15 buyers miss out on — and the difference is very noticeable in real life.
Scrolling feels smoother, animations look better, and the whole experience just feels more premium. The display also intelligently drops down to 1Hz when the screen is idle, which helps save battery.
Resolution: 1179 x 2556 pixels (~461 PPI)
Peak brightness: 2000 nits — excellent outdoor visibility
Supports Dolby Vision and HDR10
Ceramic Shield protection on top
Measured max brightness in tests came in at 1786 nits — more than enough for any lighting condition.
The iPhone 15 Pro is powered by the Apple A17 Pro chip — built on a 3nm process. This is not just a small step up from the A16 in the standard iPhone 15. It is a completely different chip built from the ground up.
CPU: Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz performance + 4x2.11 GHz efficiency)
GPU: Apple 6-core graphics
RAM: 8GB
Neural Engine: 16-core — handles all AI and machine learning tasks on device
In real life this chip is incredibly fast. Apps open instantly, multitasking is seamless, and the phone handles heavy games without breaking a sweat. The A17 Pro also supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing — which means console-level graphics in supported mobile games.
This chip will stay relevant for many years to come.
The iPhone 15 Pro brings a triple camera system that covers every shooting scenario.
Main Camera — 48MP
f/1.8 aperture with sensor-shift OIS. The 1/1.28" sensor is large for a smartphone camera and captures incredible detail. You also get multiple focal lengths — 24mm, 28mm, and 35mm — all from the main lens depending on how you frame your shot.
Telephoto — 12MP with 3x Optical Zoom
77mm equivalent with OIS. Portrait shots from this lens look absolutely stunning. The 3x optical zoom is genuinely useful for everyday photography — concerts, sports, street photography, candid moments.
Ultra Wide — 12MP
120-degree field of view with dual-pixel PDAF. Great for landscapes, architecture, and macro close-ups.
LiDAR Scanner
Improves AR performance and speeds up autofocus dramatically in low light — something even many flagship Android phones do not have.
Video — ProRes and Spatial Video
This is where the iPhone 15 Pro really stands apart from any other smartphone. It can record ProRes video — the same format used by professional filmmakers. Combined with Log encoding support, you can color grade your footage exactly like a cinema camera.
It also records Spatial 3D video compatible with Apple Vision Pro — a future-proof feature that very few devices support.
Records 4K at up to 60fps
1080p at up to 240fps for slow motion
Full Dolby Vision HDR support
Selfie Camera — 12MP
f/1.9 aperture with PDAF autofocus. Portrait selfies look natural and sharp. Records 4K video at up to 60fps.
Battery capacity is 3274 mAh which is slightly smaller than the standard iPhone 15. But real world performance is still very good thanks to the efficiency of the A17 Pro chip and the LTPO display.
Real world test results:
Active screen-on time: 12 hours 58 minutes
Endurance rating: 86 hours
For most people this will comfortably last a full day of heavy use.
Charging options:
Wired fast charging — 50% in 30 minutes
15W MagSafe wireless charging
15W Qi2 wireless charging (requires iOS 17.2 or later)
4.5W reverse wired charging
No charger in the box — same story as all recent iPhones.
Unlike the standard iPhone 15 which has basic USB-C 2.0, the iPhone 15 Pro comes with USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 — which means much faster data transfer speeds. Transferring large ProRes video files to a Mac or external drive is dramatically quicker.
It also supports DisplayPort output — so you can connect your phone directly to a monitor or TV.
Other connectivity highlights:
5G supported
Wi-Fi 6E — tri-band, faster and more stable than Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.3
NFC for Apple Pay and contactless payments
Ultra Wideband gen2 for precise AirDrop and Find My
Emergency SOS via satellite — works even without any mobile network
The improved GPS also now supports NavIC — India's regional navigation system which also covers parts of Pakistan for better accuracy.
The iPhone 15 Pro launched with iOS 17 and is already running iOS 26.5 as of June 2026. Apple has consistently supported its Pro models for 5 to 6 years with major updates.
If you want a phone that stays updated, secure, and relevant for years — there is no better option in the market right now.
Buy it if:
You want the best camera system in a compact 6.1-inch iPhone
ProRes video and professional photography matter to you
You want 120Hz smooth display and long software support
The Action Button customization appeals to you
Think twice if:
You want a larger screen — look at iPhone 15 Pro Max instead
Budget is tight — the standard iPhone 15 gives a great experience at a lower price
You mostly use your phone for calls and basic apps — the Pro features may be overkill
Apple iPhone 15 — If you want a similar experience at a much lower price and do not need telephoto zoom or ProRes video
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — If you want a larger screen and longer battery life
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — Best Android alternative with an S Pen, 200MP camera, and 5x zoom
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is one of the most capable smartphones ever made in a compact size. The titanium build, A17 Pro chip, ProRes video recording, 3x telephoto zoom, and 120Hz ProMotion display make it a genuinely professional tool — not just a phone.
If you are a content creator, photographer, or simply someone who wants the best iOS experience without going to a larger Pro Max size — the iPhone 15 Pro is absolutely worth every rupee.