- Samsung surpasses Apple as the top global phone seller, with its older models still competing strongly.
- Government taxes contribute to high phone costs, requiring phone registration and varying based on phone value.
- Massive taxation in Pakistan impacts mobile phone costs, with specific taxes imposed by the PTA.
Samsung dominates the global phone market, recently surpassing Apple to become the top seller. Even its older models continue to compete strongly against other tech giants, including Chinese rivals.
Samsung‘s earlier models, such as the S22, may lack the newest features or the fastest processors, but they still deliver reliable performance for tasks like photography, calls, messages, and smooth app usage in everyday scenarios.
In Pakistan, these phones come at a high cost due to substantial taxes imposed by the government. People are required to register their mobile phones before use. These taxes encompass customs duties, sales tax, and withholding tax, with rates varying depending on factors such as the smartphone’s value and type.
[embedpost slug=”/samsungs-new-ai-to-boosts-galaxy-s25-battery-life/”]
Massive taxation has significantly affected the cost of mobile phones in Pakistan. Here are the PTA taxes applicable to the Samsung S22:
Samsung S22 Latest Price in Pakistan
In 2024, Samsung S22 price stands at Rs232,000
Samsung S22 PTA Tax
| S22 Models | PTA Tax on Passport | PTA Tax on CNIC |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | 83,450 | 99,300 |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | 83,450 | 99,300 |
| Samsung Galaxy S22+ | 66,700 | 79,400 |
| Samsung Galaxy S22+ | 74,200 | 88,300 |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | 107,200 | 127,600 |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | 118,700 | 141,300 |