Pakistani families always face the same question at weddings and Eid → buy gold or the latest iPhone? Right now everyone searches iPhone 17 price in Pakistan and compares it with gold tola rate. At Mega Pakistan we get this question daily. Here’s the honest truth based on real numbers as of 18 November 2025.

Today’s Numbers – 18 November 2025

· 24K Gold per Tola → Rs. 430,000 – Rs. 437,000 (average Rs. 433,000 across Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad)

· iPhone 17 256GB PTA Approved → Rs. 359,999 at Mega Pakistan

· iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB PTA Approved → Rs. 564,999 at Mega Pakistan

One tola gold buys you the standard iPhone 17 and still leaves change. But the Pro Max costs 1.3 tola gold.

Historical Returns – Gold vs iPhone Resale

Past 5 years data shows:

· Gold gave 12–18% average yearly return (safe and steady)

· iPhone resale drops 35–45% in first year, then slows

· Example: iPhone 13 bought at launch for Rs. 275,000 now sells PTA-approved for Rs. 145,000–165,000 (40–45% loss)

Reddit Pakistan threads are full of people saying “sold my kidney for iPhone, now it’s worth half – should have bought gold biscuits.”

Why Gold Still Wins Pure Investment

· Zero maintenance cost

· Easy to sell anywhere in Pakistan – even villages

· No PTA tax drama

· Beats inflation every single year

· Family accepts it as real wealth

iPhone 17 Air price in Pakistan sits around Rs. 449,999 – still loses value faster than gold rises.

When iPhone Actually Beats Gold

Buy iPhone only if:

· You earn from it (YouTube, freelancing, photography)

· Need the 120Hz screen and 48MP camera daily

· Want Apple ecosystem (pair with Apple Watch Ultra 2 price in Pakistan – only Rs. 214,999 at Mega Pakistan)

· Love the status and daily joy

One Mega Pakistan customer told us “I bought gold for daughter’s wedding, but iPhone 17 for myself – both are investments, one makes money, one makes memories.”

Real Questions People Ask on Google & Quora

· Gold rate falling, should I buy iPhone instead? No – gold dips are normal, long-term always up.

· iPhone resale better than old models? Slightly yes, but still 30–40% drop in 12 months.

· Can I pay iPhone in gold at shop? Some jewelers accept trade-in, ask Mega Pakistan partners.

· Which holds value longer? Gold by miles.

Check Historical iPhone Resale Values

See exact year-by-year resale drop on Kimovil iPhone 17 resale history – they track real second-hand prices worldwide and in Pakistan.

Final Answer – Be Honest With Yourself

Gold is real investment. iPhone 17 is luxury that loses value fast.

But if you want the smoothest screen, best video camera and Apple feeling in your hand – grab the iPhone 17 price in Pakistan only at Mega Pakistan. We give lowest guaranteed price, 0% installment up to 24 months and free protection plan. Stock is limited. Walk in today and decide what your money really deserves.