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The Pakistani rupee has plunged to around Rs. 160 against the US dollar and has been constantly on a downward ride over the last year to become the worst-performing currency in Asia. As there’s no smartphone manufacturing unit of any notable brand in Pakistan and these brands have to import smartphones after paying hefty tariffs now, they are planning to raise or in case of Samsung, they have already raised smartphone prices in Pakistan.
Apparently, other smartphone brands may have also increased smartphone prices but we don’t have a valid source to confirm that at the moment, so let us avoid them for now. However, as reported by PhoneWorld, Samsung has increased prices of its most mid-rangers and flagships too by upto 12%.
New prices of Samsung smartphones
Here’s a list of some notable Samsung smartphones which now have a higher price point.
- Samsung Galaxy A70
Old Retail Price: PKR 61,999
New Retail Price: PKR 67,999 - Samsung Galaxy A50
Old Retail Price: PKR 51,999
New Retail Price: PKR 54,999 - Samsung Galaxy A20
Old Retail Price: PKR 29,999
New Retail Price: PKR 31,500 - Samsung Galaxy A30
Old Retail Price: PKR 39,999
New Retail Price: PKR 40,999 - Samsung Galaxy A10
Old Retail Price: PKR 21,500
New Retail Price: PKR 23,500
It is worth mentioning here that smartphone prices are likely to increase further if the government fails to stabilize the economy and currency. While the Pakistani economy has slowed and taken its high-end smartphone market with it, the country is well-positioned to be an important player in the race to 5G.
