iPhone 11: Launch and Specifications
Apple announced the iPhone 11 on 10 September 2019 and released it on 20 September 2019, at a US launch price of $699 for 64GB. It added an ultra wide camera and Night mode, and runs on the A13 Bionic chip. It takes a physical nano-SIM as well as an eSIM, so it works with any SIM in Pakistan once registered.
| Announced / released | 10 September 2019 / 20 September 2019 |
| Launch price (US) | $699 (64GB) |
| Display | 6.1" Liquid Retina LCD |
| Chip | A13 Bionic |
| RAM / storage | 4GB / 64GB, 128GB, 256GB |
| Rear cameras | 12MP wide, 12MP ultra wide |
| Front camera | 12MP TrueDepth |
| Battery | 3,110 mAh |
| Software at launch | iOS 13 |
| Build | Aluminium, IP68, 194g |
| Colours | Black, White, Purple, Yellow, Green, (PRODUCT)RED |
iPhone 11 PTA Tax: Passport vs CNIC
Registering the iPhone 11 on your Passport costs Rs 74,182, while the CNIC route costs Rs 85,682, which is Rs 11,500 more because it includes income tax.
You can pay the Passport amount only if you brought the phone into Pakistan yourself and register it within 60 days of arrival. If you bought it in Pakistan, it was sent to you, or the 60 days have passed, you pay the CNIC amount, and a late fine may also apply.
Both amounts are estimates based on the iPhone 11's US launch price and the rates from 1 July 2026. FBR sets the final amount from the assessed value of your exact phone, so confirm it with FBR's official IMEI duty lookup before paying.
How to Pay the iPhone 11 PTA Tax
- Dial *#06# to get the IMEI and check its status with our IMEI checker.
- Apply on PTA's DIRBS portal (dirbs.pta.gov.pk) with your Passport or CNIC and the IMEI.
- Pay the PSID (payment slip ID) through online banking, mobile banking, an ATM or a bank branch.
- Once the payment is confirmed, the iPhone 11 works on Pakistani networks.
Buying or Selling an iPhone 11?
A PTA-approved phone already has the tax paid. Browse iPhone 11 ads on Sellphone.pk, or post your own ad for free.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the PTA tax on the iPhone 11?
The PTA tax on the iPhone 11 is Rs 74,182 on Passport and Rs 85,682 on CNIC.
Is Passport or CNIC cheaper for the iPhone 11?
Passport is cheaper by Rs 11,500, because the CNIC route includes income tax. You can use Passport only if you brought the iPhone 11 into Pakistan yourself and register it within 60 days of arrival.
Is this the official FBR amount for the iPhone 11?
No, it is an estimate: it applies the 1 July 2026 rates to the iPhone 11's US launch price. FBR sets the final amount from the assessed value of your exact phone, so check it in DIRBS before paying.
Can I pay the iPhone 11 PTA tax in instalments?
Yes. From the Finance Act 2026, tax on a phone registered through PTA's DIRBS can be paid in instalments, as long as everything is paid before the end of the financial year in which the phone was imported.
What happens if I do not register my iPhone 11?
An unregistered iPhone 11 is blocked from Pakistani mobile networks, so calls, SMS and mobile data stop working with a local SIM. It still works on Wi-Fi.
How do I check if an iPhone 11 is PTA approved?
Dial *#06# to get its IMEI, then check it with the Sellphone.pk IMEI checker or by sending the IMEI to 8484.