Recently, we saw the news of smartphone import tax increasing by up to 240%. Consumers were wondering if the price of all smartphones will be increased or not. However, Xiaomi Pakistan has announced the new prices of smartphones. Spoiler alert, it’s not good.
Xiaomi updated price list July 2021
Redmi 9A (2 GB + 32 GB)
Old RRP: 14600
Old RDP 13335
New RRP:15599
New RDP: 15199
Redmi 9C (3 GB + 64 GB)
Old RRP: 17999
Old RDP 17399
New RRP:18999
New RDP: 18499
Redmi Note 10 Pro (6 GB + 128 GB)
Old RRP: 43999
Old RDP 42199
New RRP:47999
New RDP: 46499
Redmi Note 10 Pro (8 GB + 128 GB)
Old RRP: 47999
Old RDP 45999
New RRP:54999
New RDP: 53299
Poco X3 Pro (6 GB + 128 GB)
Old RRP: 41999
Old RDP 40399
New RRP:46999
New RDP: 45999
Poco X3 Pro (8 GB + 256 GB)
Old RRP: 47999
Old RDP 45999
New RRP:54999
New RDP: 53999
Poco F3 (8 GB + 256 GB)
Old RRP: 65999
Old RDP 63999
New RRP:71999
New RDP: 69999
* RDP: Recommended Retail Price
Reason behind increasing smartphone prices in Pakistan
According to Xiaomi, they have revised their price list due to the new tax structure and increasing dollar rate. The new pricing will be effective from 6th July 2021. This is a huge price increase. In entry-level smartphones, we see a bump of 1K. However, we see a huge increase of Rs.4000 to Rs.6000 in the mid-range market. We also don’t see some phones like Redmi Note 10, which according to my sources will no longer be available in the market.
Now is Xiaomi Pakistan to be blamed? Well, it’s clear that the import duties are increased but also the USD is climbing. The price of $1 went from Rs.156.90 on 4 July to Rs.158.04 on 5 July. But it is also to be noted that this is old stock, if prices of upcoming phones were increased, it would have been understandable. Let us know your opinions on the new revised Xiaomi price list.
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