•  Xiaomi and South Korean giants fight for top sales in the competitive Android market.
• Budget-friendly phones with impressive specs, like the Xiaomi 12, make them popular in Pakistan and globally.
• Comparison of PTA taxes for Samsung and Xiaomi 12 in Pakistan.

The Android smartphone market is a competitive arena where Chinese and South Korean technology giants, such as Xiaomi and Samsung, compete for top sales, with the feature-rich Xiaomi 12 gaining attention.

Redmi’s diverse range of devices has achieved strong sales in Pakistan and various parts of the world. Xiaomi is renowned for providing budget-friendly smartphones with impressive specifications. Models like the Xiaomi 12 exemplify a well-rounded combination of performance and features, all within an affordable price range.

The Xiaomi 12 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, featuring a 3.0 GHz Octa-Core processor. It is equipped with a 6.28-inch AMOLED capacitive touch screen, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, and includes an Adreno GPU.

The Xiaomi 12 boasts 128 GB of internal storage, a triple camera setup featuring a 50-megapixel main sensor, and a 32-megapixel front camera. Additional features include an under-display optical fingerprint reader, a 4500 mAh battery, and fast charging capabilities with 67 W.

In Pakistan, the government has implemented diverse taxes on smartphones, encompassing customs duties, sales tax, and withholding tax. The taxation structure varies depending on factors such as the smartphone’s value and type.

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The taxation has had an impact on the prices of mobile phones. Below are the PTA taxes applicable to Samsung and Xiaomi 12 in Pakistan.

Xiaomi 12 PTA Tax in Pakistan

Xiaomi 12 latest Price in Pakistan

As of Dec 2023, the price of Xiaomi 12 stands at Rs 179,999