New Year Price Shock: Xiaomi, Infinix, TECNO, and Realme Increase Smartphone Prices in Pakistan

As 2026 begins, leading smartphone brands Xiaomi, Infinix, TECNO, and Realme have announced an increase in prices of multiple smartphone models in Pakistan, effective January 1, 2026. The revised prices have been formally communicated to dealers and distributors through official price change notifications.

New Year Price Shock: Xiaomi, Infinix, TECNO, and Realme Increase Smartphone Prices in Pakistan

The hikes primarily affect budget and mid-range devices, putting additional pressure on price-sensitive consumers.

Realme Raises Prices of Note 60x and C71 Models

Realme Pakistan has issued an urgent price change notification for several popular models, confirming revised prices effective January 1, 2026. According to the official circular sent to wholesalers and dealers, all listed devices fall under normal price models.

Realme Note 60x (3GB + 64GB)

Old RDP: PKR 21,100 → New RDP: PKR 22,200

Old RRP: PKR 21,999 → New RRP: PKR 22,999

Realme Note 60x (4GB + 64GB)

Old RDP: PKR 24,000 → New RDP: PKR 25,000

Old RRP: PKR 24,999 → New RRP: PKR 25,999

Realme Note 60x (4GB + 128GB)

Old RDP: PKR 26,900 → New RDP: PKR 27,900

Old RRP: PKR 27,999 → New RRP: PKR 28,999

Realme C71 (6GB + 128GB)

Old RDP: PKR 35,200 → New RDP: PKR 36,300

Old RRP: PKR 36,999 → New RRP: PKR 37,999

Realme has instructed dealers to immediately implement the new pricing nationwide.

TECNO Announces Price Hike Across Spark and Camon Series

TECNO has revised the retail prices of multiple devices from its Spark and Camon line-ups. The increase ranges between PKR 1,000 to PKR 2,000, depending on the model and configuration.

Key changes include:

• Spark GO 2024 (BG6m, 2+64) increased from PKR 20,499 to PKR 21,499
• Spark GO 2 (KM4, 4+64) now priced at PKR 25,499
• Spark 40C (KM4k, 4+128) raised to PKR 28,999
• Spark 40 (KM5, 6+128) now PKR 35,999
• Spark 40 Pro / Pro+ increased to PKR 52,999 and PKR 61,999, respectively
• Camon 40 Pro (8+256) now retails at PKR 69,999

TECNO has instructed distributors and market dealers to immediately implement the new pricing, with inventory adjustments calculated based on closing stock as of December 31, 2025.

Infinix Revises Prices of Smart, Hot, and Note Series

Infinix has also issued an urgent price change notification, affecting a wide range of entry-level and mid-range smartphones. Most models saw a PKR 1,000 to PKR 2,000 increase, effective from January 1, 2026.

Notable adjustments include:

• Smart 10 HD (2+64) now PKR 21,999
• Smart 8 (2+64) raised to PKR 21,499
• Smart 10 (4+64) now PKR 25,499
• Smart 10 Plus (4+128) now PKR 29,499
• Hot 60i (6+128) increased to PKR 35,999
• Hot 60i (8+256) increased to PKR 41,999
• Hot 60 Pro (8+128) now priced at PKR 49,999
• Hot 60 Pro Plus (8+256) raised to PKR 61,999
• Hot 50 Pro Plus (8+256) increased to PKR 58,999
• Note 50 (8+256) now PKR 68,999
• Note 50 Pro (12+256) increased to PKR 83,999
• Zero 40 (8+256) now retails at PKR 62,999

Infinix has emphasized immediate compliance by distributors and wholesalers and retained final authority on policy interpretation.

Xiaomi Increases Prices of Redmi A5 Variants

Xiaomi Pakistan has revised prices for its Redmi A5 smartphone in both available storage variants:

Redmi A5 (4+64)

Old RRP: PKR 22,999
New RRP: PKR 25,499
New RDP: PKR 24,479

Redmi A5 (4+128)

Old RRP: PKR 26,999
New RRP: PKR 28,999
New RDP: PKR 27,839

The revised prices are effective nationwide from January 1, 2026.

Market Impact

These price hikes come at the very start of the new year and are expected to impact budget-conscious consumers, particularly in the entry-level and mid-range smartphone segments. While the companies have not publicly detailed the reasons, such increases are typically associated with currency depreciation, rising import costs, and higher operational expenses.

Consumers planning smartphone purchases in early 2026 may need to reassess their budgets as leading brands adjust to evolving market conditions.