Best Phones Under Rs. 100,000 in Pakistan: Updated Buying Guide
Best Phones Under Rs. 100,000 in Pakistan: Updated Buying Guide
Prices have shifted dramatically in just two months. Here's what's actually worth buying right now, and what's moved out of reach.
Pakistan's phone market has shifted dramatically in just the past two months. Prices have climbed sharply, and several phones once considered "not worth it" at their launch price have suddenly become genuine bargains simply because everything around them got more expensive. This updated guide breaks down what's actually worth buying right now if your budget sits around Rs. 100,000, and which previous recommendations have moved out of reach.
Why prices jumped so fast
RAM and storage costs have risen sharply across the entire industry, and this isn't isolated to budget or mid-range phones. Even upcoming iPhone pricing is reportedly expected to increase by as much as 40% for the same reason. If a phone that was previously priced around Rs. 80,000-85,000 is currently available for under Rs. 100,000, that's now considered a strong buy, since it's likely to get more expensive rather than cheaper from here.
Phones that have moved out of range
Best picks under Rs. 100,000 right now
Aim for the Rs. 85,000 mark if you can find it there.
- Curved AMOLED display, notably thin design
- 6,500mAh battery
- 5G via Dimensity 7100 chipset
- Decent camera performance
Color-shifting back panel and a small secondary "Active Matrix" rear display, but drops the curved AMOLED found on the Note 8.
- 8,100mAh battery
- 50MP rear, 32MP front camera
- Unisoc T7300 chipset, well-optimized software
Standout front camera: 50MP ultrawide with automatic group-selfie detection. Strong signal reception, reportedly holding LTE in areas where iPhones lost signal.
- Dimensity G100 Max chipset
- 7,000mAh battery
- Matching 50MP front and rear cameras
Arguably the most premium-looking phone in this entire list, with a distinctive design language.
- Dimensity 6400 chipset
- Notably clean, Pixel-like software experience
- 108MP rear camera, genuinely strong image quality
Previously overlooked for weaker processing power, but market-wide price increases have made it worth reconsidering.
- Sony camera sensor, strong AI photo tools
- 256GB storage still included
- 50MP rear, 32MP front, 6,500mAh battery
Closest alternative now that the X9D has moved out of range.
- Snapdragon 6s Gen 2 chipset
- 4G only (not a direct 5G replacement)
- 7,000mAh battery, premium-feeling design
Underperformed at launch due to underwhelming processors, but market-wide price shifts have changed the value calculus.
- 200MP camera, solid build durability
- Note 14 Pro: buy around Rs. 70,000 or less
- Note 15 Pro: worth it around Rs. 80,000
If a phone previously priced around Rs. 80,000-85,000 is currently available for under Rs. 100,000, that's now considered a strong buy, since it's likely to get more expensive rather than cheaper from here.
What about Samsung?
Samsung doesn't currently have a strong contender specifically in the Rs. 100,000 range. The Galaxy A17 sits around Rs. 80,000, while the A27 jumps to roughly Rs. 120,000, leaving a gap with no compelling option in between. Rather than the Exynos 1330-based 5G A17 listed on Samsung's site, it's generally better to look for remaining A26 stock, or fall back to the A27, which benefits from Samsung's long-term software support policy of up to 7 years.
The Rs. 100,000 segment has shifted significantly in a short window. Phones once dismissed as underwhelming are now solid value picks purely because everything around them got pricier. Buy based on today's context, not last quarter's expectations, and don't hesitate to negotiate on older retailer stock.
Frequently asked questions
RAM and storage costs have risen sharply across the industry, affecting phones at every price point, with even upcoming iPhone pricing reportedly expected to rise by up to 40%.
Several strong options exist depending on priorities, the Infinix Note 8 for display quality, the Motorola Moto G77 for camera and clean software, and the Oppo A6s Pro for camera and signal reception.
It has moved out of the Rs. 100,000 range, now priced closer to Rs. 115,000, so it no longer fits this specific budget bracket.
Yes, many retailers still hold older stock purchased before recent price increases, and are often open to negotiation on those units.
Not directly. The A17 sits around Rs. 80,000 while the A27 jumps to roughly Rs. 120,000, leaving a gap best filled by remaining A26 stock if available.
Yes, particularly if found around Rs. 70,000 for the Note 14 Pro or around Rs. 80,000 for the Note 15 Pro, both now represent good value given market-wide price shifts.