Pakistan’s mobile phone manufacturing industry achieved major growth milestones in 2025, as local smartphone production continued to expand at a record pace.
According to newly released data, 53% of all mobile phones produced in October 2025 were smartphones, marking a strong shift toward higher-end, locally manufactured devices.
This surge highlights the country’s rapidly improving technological capabilities and growing investment from both local and international brands.
Pakistan’s Mobile Phone Production in 2025
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Total phones produced (Jan–Oct 2025): 25.1 million
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Smartphones manufactured: 13.2 million
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2G feature phones: 11.9 million
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94% of national demand met through local manufacturing
These numbers reflect Pakistan’s strongest performance in the mobile manufacturing sector to date, significantly reducing reliance on imported devices.
Local Smartphone Manufacturing Hits 53% Share
For the first time, more than half of all mobile phones produced locally were smartphones.
This shift demonstrates:
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Increased consumer demand for affordable smartphones
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Improved production capability within Pakistan
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Stronger participation from global brands assembling devices domestically
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) noted that the industry’s consistent expansion is helping stabilize prices, create jobs, and enhance the local tech ecosystem.
Top Smartphone Manufacturers in Pakistan (2025 Ranking)
Based on PTA data, Infinix led the charts as Pakistan’s top mobile manufacturer in 2025.
Other major players include:
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VGO Tel
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Vivo
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iTel
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Tecno
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Samsung
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Xiaomi
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QMobile
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Realme
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GFive
Together, these brands contributed to Pakistan’s sharp rise in local assembly output.
Experts predict the mobile market could see 7–8% growth in device sales next year, driven by rising demand and expanding production capacity.
Mobile Phone Imports Also Increase
Despite impressive local manufacturing performance, Pakistan also saw a significant surge in mobile phone imports:
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Mobile imports (Jul–Oct 2025): $644.6 million
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Growth: 53.18% compared to last year
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Previous year’s imports (same period): $420 million
The increase suggests strong nationwide demand for smartphones, as consumers upgrade devices or purchase higher-end models unavailable through local production.
Why Local Manufacturing Matters
The rapid growth of domestic smartphone production offers multiple economic benefits:
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Reduced dependency on imported electronics
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Lower production costs, making devices more affordable
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Job creation across manufacturing and supply chains
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Technological skill development in the local workforce
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Increased investment from global tech brands
With Pakistan now meeting 94% of its total mobile phone demand through local production, the country is moving closer to becoming a competitive hub for smartphone assembly in the region.
Final Outlook
2025 marked a breakthrough year for Pakistan’s smartphone manufacturing sector.
Strong production numbers, expanding brand participation, and continued growth in local assembly all signal a promising future for the industry.
As Pakistan pushes toward greater digitalization and 5G adoption, the rise in local smartphone manufacturing will play a crucial role in shaping the country’s tech landscape for years to come
