iPhone 13 JV — the cheaper way to own an iPhone 13
An iPhone 13 JV is a non-PTA, factory-unlocked iPhone 13 imported into Pakistan. The hardware is identical to any iPhone 13 — same A15 Bionic chip, same camera, same display — but because it isn’t PTA-approved, it costs tens of thousands of rupees less. The trade-off is that you need a JV chip to run a local SIM.
What it costs
Prices have been falling steadily, down about 5% over six months to an average of Rs 138,000 for a 128GB box-pack unit:
- Rs 120,000 – 130,000 — used / non-box-pack
- Rs 135,000 – 142,000 — box-pack 128GB (most common)
- Rs 148,000 – 160,000 — 256GB / pristine units
Is the JV route right for you?
Buy JV if you want flagship iPhone hardware for much less and don’t mind fitting a JV chip and the occasional re-seat after an iOS update.
Buy PTA instead if you need official warranty, the simplest possible setup, or the best resale value.
For most buyers chasing value, an iPhone 13 JV + a good JV chip is the cheapest way into the iPhone 13 today — which is exactly why it’s one of the most-searched phones in Pakistan.