iPhone 17: Launch and Specifications
Apple announced the iPhone 17 on 9 September 2025 and released it on 19 September 2025, at a US launch price of $799 for 256GB. It was the first standard iPhone with a 120Hz ProMotion always-on display, and it has two 48MP rear cameras and an 18MP Center Stage front camera. US models are eSIM-only, so check that your network in Pakistan supports eSIM before buying one from the US.
| Announced / released | 9 September 2025 / 19 September 2025 |
| Launch price (US) | $799 (256GB) |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, always-on |
| Chip | A19 |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Rear cameras | 48MP Fusion main, 48MP Fusion ultra wide |
| Front camera | 18MP Center Stage |
| Battery life | Up to 30 hours video playback |
| Software at launch | iOS 26 |
| Build | Aluminium, IP68, 177g |
| Colours | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender |
iPhone 17 PTA Tax: Passport vs CNIC
Registering the iPhone 17 on your Passport costs Rs 89,133, while the CNIC route costs Rs 100,633, 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 17'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 17 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 17 works on Pakistani networks.
Buying or Selling an iPhone 17?
A PTA-approved phone already has the tax paid. Browse iPhone 17 ads on Sellphone.pk, or post your own ad for free.
PTA Tax by Phone Model
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the PTA tax on the iPhone 17?
The PTA tax on the iPhone 17 is Rs 89,133 on Passport and Rs 100,633 on CNIC.
Is Passport or CNIC cheaper for the iPhone 17?
Passport is cheaper by Rs 11,500, because the CNIC route includes income tax. You can use Passport only if you brought the iPhone 17 into Pakistan yourself and register it within 60 days of arrival.
Is this the official FBR amount for the iPhone 17?
No, it is an estimate: it applies the 1 July 2026 rates to the iPhone 17'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 17 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 17?
An unregistered iPhone 17 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 17 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.