Apple iPhone 14 Pro

Apple iPhone 14 Pro was released on September 16, 2022. It's PTA Approved, so it works officially on local networks without any import hassle.

128GB — Rs. 235,000

Key highlights: Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) chip, 6GB RAM, up to 1TB storage, 6.1-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz display, 48MP triple camera with 3x optical zoom and LiDAR, 12MP selfie camera with Face ID, 3200mAh battery, Emergency SOS via satellite, 5G support. Ships with iOS 16, upgradeable to iOS 26.6. Colors: Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple.

Display

6.1-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz refresh rate, adaptive thanks to LTPO tech for better battery efficiency 1179 x 2556 pixels HDR10 and Dolby Vision support Ceramic Shield glass for better drop resistance LTPO panel adjusts refresh rate dynamically, so it's smoother and more battery-friendly than the fixed 120Hz screen on the iPhone 13 Pro

Platform

Apple A16 Bionic chipset, 4nm Hexa-core CPU 2 x 3.46GHz Everest cores 4 x 2.02GHz Sawtooth cores 5-core Apple GPU Shipped with iOS 16, upgradeable all the way to iOS 26.6 AnTuTu score around 968,412 120FPS gaming support Genuinely fast chip that still competes with current mid-range Android chipsets years after launch

Memory & Storage

6GB RAM with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage NVMe storage for fast read/write speeds No microSD card slot 1TB option suits creators who shoot a lot of ProRes video

Main Camera

Triple rear camera setup with a major sensor upgrade over the iPhone 13 Pro.

48MP primary wide camera f/1.8 aperture, sensor-shift OIS, dual pixel PDAF — the first 48MP sensor on an iPhone, enabling higher-res photos and better low-light binning 12MP telephoto camera f/2.8 aperture, 3x optical zoom, OIS, PDAF 12MP ultrawide camera f/2.2 aperture, 120° field of view, dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner for faster autofocus and better depth accuracy Dual-LED dual-tone flash HDR photo and panorama support 4K video with 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision, and ProRes recording up to 60fps The bigger 48MP sensor noticeably improves low-light and detail-heavy shots compared to the 13 Pro's 12MP main camera

Selfie Camera

12MP selfie camera f/1.9 aperture, 23mm wide lens, autofocus and OIS — a first for an iPhone front camera SL 3D depth sensor for Face ID and portrait selfies 4K video recording up to 60fps

Battery

3200mAh battery Li-Ion, non-removable Wired charging with PD2.0 — 50% in 30 minutes, charger not included in the box 15W wireless charging via MagSafe 15W wireless charging via Qi2, but only after updating to iOS 17.2 or later Slightly bigger battery than the 13 Pro, paired with a more efficient chip for noticeably better daily battery life

Connectivity

Nano-SIM only, no physical dual-SIM slot — relies on eSIM for a second line 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G support Wi-Fi 6, dual-band Bluetooth 5.3 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS NFC for mobile payments Lightning port, USB 2.0 — needs an Apple-specific cable, not USB-C Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Emergency SOS via satellite for sending and receiving SMS with no signal — a genuinely useful safety feature No FM radio, no headphone jack

Design & Build

Dimensions: 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm Weight: 206g Glass front and back with a stainless steel frame IP68 rated (6m water for 30 min) Face ID instead of a fingerprint scanner Stereo speakers

Bottom Line for Pakistani Buyers

The iPhone 14 Pro brings a genuinely better 48MP camera, LTPO display, and satellite SOS over the 13 Pro, making it a stronger long-term buy despite the higher price.

At Rs. 235,000, it sits below the Vivo X300 FE and Honor Magic 7 Pro, and above the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5.

It's a strong pick if camera quality, safety features, and long-term software support matter to you. For buyers focused on raw specs or foldable design, the Android alternatives at similar prices are worth comparing.

Alternatives in the Same Budget

Vivo X300 FE (Rs. 243,999) — A close price match with a modern flagship chipset and strong camera focus. Honor Magic 7 Pro (Rs. 244,799) — Worth considering for buyers who want top-tier specs and fast charging. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (Rs. 224,999) — A foldable alternative for buyers who want something different from a traditional slab phone.