Nokia smartphone users should perform a PTA tax check before activation. The PTA tax calculator helps calculate Nokia mobile tax. In this guide i shared valuable information of PTA Tax on Nokia Mobiles. Nokia Models are not exempt from PTA Tax even its keypad. You can check Latest PTA Tax with LIVE dollar rates and FBR CIF Values. Use our PTA Tax Calculator to check the exact tax on your device.
Nokia C & G Series: The “Hidden Cost” of Modern Android
Nokia mobiles were used by every Pakistani with brand trust and long performance. However, You dont know the hidden cost of Modern Android variants of Nokia. Nokia C&G series remains most popular among Pakistani Mobile Users. you can Notice the massive tax leap between the Nokia G22 4/128GB (CIF $94) and the G22 6/256GB (CIF $108). For just a small bump in specs, the tax jumps from 15.4k to over 30k PKR.
If we can go through budget efficiency, The Nokia C12 and C22 series remain the safest bet for budget users, with taxes staying consistently between 11k and 13k PKR, making them ideal for PTA-approved secondary smartphones. If you are moving from a 64GB to a 128GB model in the C32 series adds roughly 1,000 PKR to the tax. It’s a small price for double the storage, making the 128GB variant a high-value choice.
| Model | CIF (USD) | PTA Tax Passport | PTA Tax CNIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOKIA C12 2/64 | $55 | 10,251 | 11,577 |
| NOKIA C12 3/64 | $60 | 10,748 | 12,074 |
| NOKIA C12+ 2/64 | $59 | 10,649 | 11,974 |
| NOKIA C12+ 3/64 | $64 | 11,145 | 12,471 |
| NOKIA C12+ 4/64 | $68 | 11,543 | 12,868 |
| NOKIA C22 2/64 | $61 | 10,847 | 12,173 |
| NOKIA C32 3/64 | $71 | 11,841 | 13,167 |
| NOKIA C32 4/64 | $74 | 12,139 | 13,465 |
| NOKIA C32 4/128 | $79 | 12,636 | 13,961 |
| NOKIA C32 6/128 | $84 | 13,132 | 14,458 |
| NOKIA G22 4/128 | $94 | 14,126 | 15,452 |
| NOKIA G22 6/256 | $108 | 27,862 | 30,200 |
Nokia Number Series: The Enthusiast’s Legacy
I analyzed that 5G variants is much higher as compared to 4G variants. Just look, The Nokia 8.3 5G stands out with a massive tax of over 62k PKR. For users looking at older “8 series” flagships, the tax is nearly double that of the Nokia 8.1. Even if you enter in The Mid-Range “Red Zone”, variants like the Nokia 7.2 and 7 Plus sit in the 34k tax bracket. At this price point, users should weigh whether the aging hardware justifies a tax bill that is nearly 50% of the phone’s current market value.
If you still going to hold Nokia Number Series then, “6 Series” is a Sweet Spot. The Nokia 6.1 (3GB) offers a much lower tax (~15k) compared to the Nokia 6.2 (~30k). If you are buying an older Nokia for build quality, the 6.1 is the most tax-efficient “premium-feel” device.
| Model | CIF (USD) | PTA Tax Passport | PTA Tax CNIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOKIA 2 DS | $33 | 8,065 | 9,391 |
| NOKIA 2.1 DS | $40 | 8,761 | 10,087 |
| NOKIA 2.2 (2/16 GB) | $40 | 8,761 | 10,087 |
| NOKIA 2.2 (3/32 GB) | $47 | 9,456 | 10,782 |
| NOKIA 2.3 DS 2/32 | $50 | 9,754 | 11,080 |
| NOKIA 2.4 DS (2+32) | $59 | 10,649 | 11,974 |
| NOKIA 2.4 DS (3+64) | $63 | 11,046 | 12,372 |
| NOKIA 3 DS | $40 | 8,761 | 10,087 |
| NOKIA 3.1 (2+16 GB) | $52 | 9,953 | 11,279 |
| NOKIA 3.1 (3+32 GB) | $62 | 10,947 | 12,272 |
| NOKIA 3.1 PLUS | $63 | 11,046 | 12,372 |
| NOKIA 3.2 (2/16 GB) | $51 | 9,854 | 11,179 |
| NOKIA 3.2 (3/32 GB) | $59 | 10,649 | 11,974 |
| NOKIA 3.2 (3/64 GB) | $63 | 11,046 | 12,372 |
| NOKIA 3.4 DS (3+32) | $63 | 11,046 | 12,372 |
| NOKIA 3.4 DS (4+64) | $65 | 11,245 | 12,570 |
| NOKIA 5 DS | $55 | 10,251 | 11,577 |
| NOKIA 5.1 PLUS | $81 | 12,834 | 14,160 |
| NOKIA 5.3 DS | $89 | 13,629 | 14,955 |
| NOKIA 5.4 4/128 | $105 | 27,486 | 29,825 |
| NOKIA 6 DS | $64 | 11,145 | 12,471 |
| NOKIA 6.1 (3+32 GB) | $91 | 13,828 | 15,154 |
| NOKIA 6.1 (4+64 GB) | $104 | 27,361 | 29,700 |
| NOKIA 6.1 PLUS | $104 | 27,361 | 29,700 |
| NOKIA 6.2 DS 4/128 | $112 | 28,363 | 30,701 |
| NOKIA 7.1 | $94 | 14,126 | 15,452 |
| NOKIA 7.2 6/128 | $140 | 31,869 | 34,208 |
| NOKIA 7 PLUS | $143 | 32,245 | 34,584 |
| NOKIA 8 | $170 | 35,626 | 37,965 |
| NOKIA 8.1 | $163 | 34,750 | 37,088 |
| NOKIA 8.3 5G DS /128 | $318 | 59,272 | 62,177 |
Classic Keypad Phones: Minimal Tax, Maximum Utility
Nokia holds leading share in keypad variants in Pakistan Mobile market. Every born Pakistani, uses a keypad phone in its life and then switched to Android. if we analyze the PTA Taxes, much lower on basic keypad phone. Most basic Nokia “button phones” (105, 106, 110) carry a very low tax, generally between 1,900 and 2,900 PKR.
Nokia 4G Keypad Tax is slight higher as compared to their 2G counterparts. So, be aware that “4G” versions of classic phones (like the 110 4G or 225 4G) carry a slight tax premium, usually around 500 to 1,000 PKR extra. The Nokia 8000 4G is a major outlier. Because of its higher CIF value ($42), its tax jumps to over 10k PKR, which is nearly 4x the tax of a standard Nokia 105.
| Model | CIF (USD) | PTA Tax Passport | PTA Tax CNIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOKIA 100 | $3 | 1,815 | 1,956 |
| NOKIA 101 | $4 | 1,914 | 2,056 |
| NOKIA 103 | $2 | 1,715 | 1,857 |
| NOKIA 105 – 2022 | $12 | 2,709 | 2,851 |
| NOKIA 105 DS | $5 | 2,013 | 2,155 |
| NOKIA 105 SS | $6 | 2,113 | 2,254 |
| NOKIA 105 4G | $11 | 2,610 | 2,751 |
| NOKIA 106 DS | $6 | 2,113 | 2,254 |
| NOKIA 107 | $4 | 1,914 | 2,056 |
| NOKIA 108 DS | $9 | 2,411 | 2,552 |
| NOKIA 110 DS | $9 | 2,411 | 2,552 |
| NOKIA 110 4G | $13 | 2,808 | 2,950 |
| NOKIA 1110 | $8 | 2,311 | 2,453 |
| NOKIA 1112 | $2 | 1,715 | 1,857 |
| NOKIA 112 | $3 | 1,815 | 1,956 |
| NOKIA 1202 | $2 | 1,715 | 1,857 |
| NOKIA 1209 | $8 | 2,311 | 2,453 |
| NOKIA 125 | $12 | 2,709 | 2,851 |
| NOKIA 1280 | $4 | 1,914 | 2,056 |
| NOKIA 130 DS | $7 | 2,212 | 2,354 |
| NOKIA 150 DS | $9 | 2,411 | 2,552 |
| NOKIA 150 DS 2020 | $14 | 2,908 | 3,049 |
| NOKIA 1600 | $18 | 3,305 | 3,447 |
| NOKIA 1616 | $3 | 1,815 | 1,956 |
| NOKIA 215 DS | $10 | 2,510 | 2,652 |
| NOKIA 215 4G | $17 | 3,206 | 3,347 |
| NOKIA 220 | $16 | 3,106 | 3,248 |
| NOKIA 222 DS | $12 | 2,709 | 2,851 |
| NOKIA 225 | $12 | 2,709 | 2,851 |
| NOKIA 225 4G DS | $19 | 3,404 | 3,546 |
| NOKIA 230 DS | $17 | 3,206 | 3,347 |
| NOKIA 2310 | $6 | 2,113 | 2,254 |
| NOKIA 2700 | $8 | 2,311 | 2,453 |
| NOKIA 301 | $11 | 2,610 | 2,751 |
| NOKIA 3310 DS | $15 | 3,007 | 3,149 |
| NOKIA 3310 3G | $17 | 3,206 | 3,347 |
| NOKIA 5130 | $12 | 2,709 | 2,851 |
| NOKIA 5310 DS | $18 | 3,305 | 3,447 |
| NOKIA 6090 | $7 | 2,212 | 2,354 |
| NOKIA 6300 4G DS | $26 | 4,100 | 4,241 |
| NOKIA 6310 | $23 | 3,802 | 3,943 |
| NOKIA 8000 4G DS | $42 | 8,960 | 10,285 |
| NOKIA 8110 DS | $27 | 4,199 | 4,341 |
Symbian & E-Series: The Collector’s Tax
if you looking for the Nokia E72 or N73 should take note: despite their age, their CIF values remain high enough to trigger a 9k+ PKR tax. If you want a classic Symbian-era device with the lowest possible tax, the Nokia E5-00 and C1-02 are the winners, with taxes as low as 2,000 PKR.
| Model | CIF (USD) | PTA Tax Passport | PTA Tax CNIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOKIA C1-02 | $4 | 1,914 | 2,056 |
| NOKIA C2-00 | $14 | 2,908 | 3,049 |
| NOKIA C2-01 | $14 | 2,908 | 3,049 |
| NOKIA C2-03 | $14 | 2,908 | 3,049 |
| NOKIA C3-00 | $11 | 2,610 | 2,751 |
| NOKIA C5-00 | $22 | 3,702 | 3,844 |
| NOKIA E5-00 | $6 | 2,113 | 2,254 |
| NOKIA E52 | $22 | 3,702 | 3,844 |
| NOKIA E72 | $32 | 7,966 | 9,292 |
| NOKIA N73 | $38 | 8,562 | 9,888 |
Conclusion
We compared PTA Taxes of all Nokia models in detail along with their CIF Values declared by Federal Board of Revenue. Nokia is much popular in Pakistan and no Nokia device is exempt from PTA Tax even its a keypad. you should always know the “Golden Rule” while going for Nokia:-
- Under $100 CIF: Always choose a variant whose CIF Value under $100, and your PTA Tax will reduced significantly.
- Over $100 CIF: If you choose a Nokia Model over $100, your tax will likely double to 29,000+ PKR.
- Passport Savings: On higher-end models like the Nokia 8.3 5G, using a passport can save you nearly 3,000 PKR, enough to buy a basic Nokia 105 keypad phone!
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