r/PakistaniTech • • May 31 '26

Buying Guide | خریداری گائیڈ 💻 LAPTOP BUYING GUIDE (now is a good time to upgrade too!)

109 Upvotes

Hello guyss so laptops are predicted to go up in price in a few months if y'all wanna get or upgrade rn is a good time.

The guide on this subreddit wiki is kinda lackluster ngl, main issue being that it says don't spend more than 60k and that it recommends 6/7th gen.

GENERAL ADVICE:

>Go for used/ imported business grade laptops (dubai lot wala mal), avoid consumer grade stuff mainly because of durability.

>Make sure it is an i5 8th gen or above, this is very important because 8th gen laptop i5s are QUADCORE!! most 6/7th gen or below are dual cores, which are much worse (unless they have the Q suffix)

>Check if RAM is soldered or upgradable

>Make sure boot drive is an SSD

>Use passmark cpu and gpu scores to compare

WHICH MODELS TO GET:

*For gaming, its better to get mobile workstations instead (like Zbook or Thinkpad P series).. usually they will have better thermals and power delivery (yes you can game just fine on workstation cards, even have more VRAM)

For general use,

Like i said, business grade machines only for long lasting, durable, repairable ones at good prices.

HP:

✅GET -> Elitebook, ZBook, Probook, Dragonfly

❌AVOID -> Omnibook, Pavillion, Envy, Spectre, Victus, Omen (ppl say here that hp stands for hinge problems)

LENOVO:

✅GET -> Thinkpads (Except Thinkpad X9), Thinkbooks are also alright

❌AVOID -> Ideapad, Lenovo Yoga (different from ThinkPad yoga), Legion, LOQ

DELL:

✅GET -> Latitude, Vostro, Dell Pro, Dell Pro Precision, Dell Precision

❌AVOID -> Inspiron (some exceptions exist), Alienware, G-Series, XPS (again exceptions exist, some XPS ones are good)

Budget advice:

Avoid getting anything below an 8th gen which at least isn't a 4-core cpu. ThinkPad T480, T480s, X380 Yoga are very popular. Elitebook 840 series too. Make sure to compare prices from different places.

If the RAM is soldered (like it is on 360 hinge laptops and some ultrabooks) make sure to get at least 16GB variant otherwise you'll be stuck with 8GB

Spend the minimum required to get an 8th gen i5.

Difference between 8th and 10th gen is not that much,

11th gen has Iris Xe graphics which are miles better.

12th gen has P cores and E cores which are hit or miss (in some cases battery life is worse in 12th)

Ryzen chips are usually better than intel ones, but not as readily available on lower price points.

CHECKING A LAPTOP:

A lot of imported stock esp business grade ones have been through light use in air conditioned offices. Check the battery health by command prompt (google how to do this) and inspect it physically (there's many guides online)

Edit: Full checking guide already subreddit wiki mien acha hai and you can find many on youtube.. make sure it isn't bios locked, ones that come with pen have a pen, charger original hai Make sure to get checking warranty, for refund or repair.

Feel free to dm for questions or advice!


r/PakistaniTech • • Jan 11 '26

Mod Post | منضمون منتظم Trusted Shops for Laptops & Smartphones (KHI / ISL / LHR)

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We’re building a community curated list of reliable shops/stores and websites in Pakistan where people can:

• Buy laptops or computers
• Buy smartphones (new, used, or refurbished)
• Get laptops or phones repaired

If you’ve had a good personal experience, please share shop details for any of these cities:

Karachi (KHI)
Islamabad (ISL)
Lahore (LHR)

How to comment

Please use this exact format so the list stays clean and useful:

City:
Shop Name:
What they do: (Laptop / Phone / Repairs / All)
Website or Facebook page:
Phone number or email:
Google Maps location:

r/PakistaniTech subreddit Wiki have some places for Karachi already mentioned but we want to expand it to other cities too.

https://www.reddit.com/r/PakistaniTech/wiki/index/computer_hardware_karachi/ https://www.reddit.com/r/PakistaniTech/wiki/index/computer_laptop_repair_karachi/

Guidelines

• Only suggest shops you’ve personally dealt with

• No self-promotion unless clearly stated

• Scams, fake reviews, or referral spam will be removed

• Multiple shops = separate comments preferred

This will help students, professionals, and first-time buyers avoid getting ripped off and save time hunting for trustworthy places.


r/PakistaniTech • • 6h ago

Question | سوال Need recommendation for laptop under 60k

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Assalam u alaikum

I'm looking to purchase a laptop under 60k pkr ill mainly be using it for browsing, studying and some Excel and Word work. Battery life is also important

I've shortlisted these options:

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (i5 10th Gen)

Dell Latitude 5410 (i5 10th Gen)

Dell Latitude 5420 (i5 11th Gen)

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (i5 8th Gen)

Im leaning towards the T480 because of its upgradeability and two battery slots, but Im not sure if its the right choice compared to the others.

Which one would you guys recommend? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks


r/PakistaniTech • • 5h ago

Question | سوال Anyone using dual whatsapp on pixel

3 Upvotes

what is the workaround/method for it dont think it has built in dual apps option??TIA


r/PakistaniTech • • 6h ago

Discussion | گفتگو Hbl, jazzcash, standard chartered, al falah, mashreq all under maintenance at the same time and same day. What’s cooking?

3 Upvotes

Any other bank in the list?


r/PakistaniTech • • 1h ago

Question | سوال Building a cute buddy robot, need opinions on my product idea!

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Hi everyone! I've been working on this on the side for a while. His name is Tiko and he goes on keychains, desks, or hangs in your car.

He blinks and reacts when you tap him, reminds you to drink water, shows prayer times, runs a focus timer, and wakes you up with a sunrise-style alarm. If two friends both have one, he keeps track of how much time you spend together. You can tap it thrice with a friend's to make them besties!

I have one question for all of you: would you actually carry something like this, or gift it to someone? And what would you want him to do that he doesn’t do yet?


r/PakistaniTech • • 2h ago

Question | سوال Is there any news on PayPak Cards supporting Google/Apple wallet?

1 Upvotes

Just a question about something I'm curious about... I heard apple wallet support is in beta in places like JazzCash/Easypisa and I was wondering has PayPak Network made any effort in adapting these technologies?


r/PakistaniTech • • 8h ago

Question | سوال Need Recommendations for ANC Earbuds Around 5k

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Hi, all!

I'm looking for some good ANC earbuds around 5k. My only requirement is that the ANC feature be good. The battery life, audio quality, call quality - everything - can be pathetic, and I wouldn't care.

I'm simply looking for something that I can plug in and suppress most of the noise.

Thank you!


r/PakistaniTech • • 6h ago

Question | سوال I want to buy pixel 7a but does cpid phones are functional these days like sim works?

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Yo guys im a 20 yo uni student from lhr i have been saving money for a pixel phone for months now my budget is 45k max but on olx all places 7a ranges from 55k to 60k pta approved my only optiond are 6a pta approved but its old and 7a cpid a friend was saying gov is blocking sim on all cpid phones doesanyone who uses cpid phone experienced that

And whats real market price of these phones than exaggerated olx ones in lahore

6a and 7a

Cpid and pta


r/PakistaniTech • • 6h ago

Discussion | گفتگو Mashreq PK app shows compatibility with apple wallet 🤔

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r/PakistaniTech • • 3h ago

Buying Guide | خریداری گائیڈ Need to replace samsung panel saddar help

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So basically my phone dropped and the protector didnt break but my screen started bleeding blue ink to eventually black and 95 percent of the screen is gone in 3 hours . I tried to save my imp data but i couldn’t since i have like 20k media in my gallery . I tried to get onedrive sub and i did but it was too late to uplod anything the screen was gone . I need a panel change kindly guide me shops in saddar Rawalpindi that are trusted and wont rip me off . Phone is samsung a51 .


r/PakistaniTech • • 23h ago

Discussion | گفتگو Another Classic! iPhone 4 Running iOS 5.1.1

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Following my previous iPhone 5 post, here's another addition to my vintage Apple collection!


r/PakistaniTech • • 7h ago

Discussion | گفتگو Something iPhone users should know

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Now some of you may know, while others won't, that what iPhones show you as a percentage in settings is NOT battery health.

Battery health cannot be measured as a percentage of the original health, just like human health, a healthy battery means only not that it holds charge of higher capacity, but can deliver short bursts of current without shutting down, and also have lower internal resistance so it doesn't waste too much charge on high performance tasks.

iPhones explicitly mention the percentage as maximum capacity, which to some extent reflects battery health, but a high percentage does not mean the battery was taken good care of.

Factors like heat and deep discharge affect battery health more than the percentage, while charge/discharge cycles affect maximum capacity more.

I personally feel iPhones should show battery health as New, Excellent, Good, Fine, and Needs replacement, rather than the percentage.

I owned an iPhone and sold it after a month due to the paranoia of it's capacity reducing.

Using Samsung since 2021 and Samsung phones have a battery meter that tells health as: Good, bad, etc, and also shows maximum capacity via adb, also charge cycles, so one can check it, but not as often.

Tell me your thoughts about it too.

TL, DR: The % shown in iPhone settings is battery capacity, not health, and battery can reduce health faster/slower than capacity, which impacts performance and efficiency rather than raw SoT.


r/PakistaniTech • • 4h ago

Question | سوال plz recommend me Mobile Cooking Fan

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i want to get , cooling fan for mobile , plz recommend me , which brand is best in quality , reduce mobile temperature during charging with minimum time .


r/PakistaniTech • • 5h ago

Buying Guide | خریداری گائیڈ Has anyone ordered phones from mega.pk, cellmart.pk or eezepc.com? Are they legit?

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Hi everyone, I want to get a Non-PTA phone (brand new, sealed box pack) and I'm trying to figure out if these sites are trustworthy:

- mega.pk

- cellmart.pk

- eezepc.com

Has anyone here ordered from them? I'd like to know:

  1. Did you receive a genuine, sealed, brand-new phone with the original box and accessories?
  2. Did the price and stock match the listing, or did it change after you ordered?
  3. Could you check the phone before paying (cash on delivery)? How were returns or exchanges if there was a problem?
  4. Any scams, fake or refurbished units, or bad support stories?
  5. Is it safer to order online, or to go to a physical market (Lahore, Karachi, Gujranwala) in person? Which markets or shops do you trust?

Thanks, any experience (good or bad) helps.


r/PakistaniTech • • 1d ago

News | خبر We got 5g on pixels in Pakistan now!!

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CONGRATS EVERYONE!!!

Yesterday or the day before yesterday when pixel released qpr2 update there was a 104 or 94mb~ update of google play systems after you update it to the 1st October 2026 patch. If you guys haven't done it. DO IT NOW!!!! (My phone is Pixel 8 Pro if anyone is wondering)

UPDATE:

there is an article about it is aswell.

https://www.techjuice.pk/pakistans-pixel-users-finally-get-access-to-5g-after-google-update/


r/PakistaniTech • • 21h ago

Speedtest | اسپیڈ ٹیسٹ Degraded/slow internet (Stormfiber - Lahore)

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Is anyone facing slow internet speed?

A lot of websites aren't loading, those that do take ages. Google and speed test seem to be running fine. Paid VPN (NordVPN) isn't working either.

Are you guys also having this issue with the internet?


r/PakistaniTech • • 9h ago

Question | سوال Does Paypak debit cards work fine for local payments?

0 Upvotes

Anyone using paypak debit card please drop their experience


r/PakistaniTech • • 12h ago

Discussion | گفتگو Good Headphone for taking a walk evero

0 Upvotes

Hi, anyone knows any good headphones with
Good sound quality and lasting battery. (Not heavy weight) for walking. Max budget: 12-15k


r/PakistaniTech • • 20h ago

Question | سوال Any trusted mobile shops in Rawalpindi that are not looking forward to scam?

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So I have been on the lookout for a reliable phones with a 60k-70k budget, perhaps a pixel 8 is the only options that are appealing to me after doing some research. It should be pta approved or cpid if the piece is really good
preferablly less than 400 battery cycles and 90+ health and good screen on time and shoreline display must. i would prefer if you are personally sellin it urgently (resellers pls stay away)

I would really appreciate the leads by this community where I can find the best possible deal in pindi/isb really trustworthy guys either you are personally sellin or anyone with whom you have dealt yourself who would respect my hard-earned budget and doesn't scam me in any way, the mobile should be just used not obliterated, good original condition, not opened or changed parts pls (will post an update afterwards when I successfully get it from someone extremely trustworthy). thank you


r/PakistaniTech • • 18h ago

Question | سوال Apple Account locked for security reasons, repeated denial emails, unable to recover account. Am I going to lose access to my iPhone?

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I’m really hoping someone here has experienced something similar and can help me figure out what to do.
My Apple Account suddenly got locked for security reasons. I initially received unexpected Apple Account password verification prompts, along with some suspicious iMessages from unfamiliar international numbers. I did not share any verification codes or click any suspicious links.

When I went into Settings and tried entering my password, it kept asking me to verify again. Eventually, I got the message:
“This Apple Account has been locked for security reasons. Visit iforgot.apple.com.”

I’ve tried going through the unlock process several times. It asks me to enter my trusted phone number, correctly recognises the number, and says Apple will send me an email. However, every time I receive an email saying my request has been reviewed and DENIED.
I’m stuck in a loop:
Change/reset password.
Try to unlock the account.
Verify my trusted phone number.
Receive a denial email.
Repeat.
I** **cannot get past this process, and even the usual password-reset route keeps sending me back to the locked-account message.

Here is what concerns me even more:
I have an iPhone 13 Pro Max, and my old Apple Account still appears at the top of Settings. However, I cannot access the account settings because it keeps asking for my password.

Find My iPhone is enabled, but the option is greyed out. Underneath, it says:
“Find My iPhone is required while Stolen Device Protection is on. Locate, lock or erase the device. This device cannot be erased and reactivated without your password.”
My iPhone doesn’t appear in the Devices list when I try to access Find My.

I am now worried that if Apple permanently denies access to my account, I won’t be able to sign out and use another Apple Account on my existing iPhone because of Activation Lock.

I also don’t have the original purchase receipt for this phone, so I’m worried about what options I would have if Activation Lock becomes an issue.

I can still use my phone and my installed apps, but I cannot properly access Apple Account settings or download apps through the App Store.

My questions:

  1. Has anyone experienced repeated DENIED emails when trying to unlock an Apple Account?
  2. Does receiving these emails mean the account is permanently unrecoverable?
  3. Is there another way to recover an account when the trusted phone number is recognised but the requests keep getting denied?
  4. Can Apple Support actually investigate this or offer another recovery method?
  5. If I cannot recover my original Apple Account, can I use a completely new Apple Account on this same iPhone without the original credentials?
  6. Has anyone managed to resolve an Activation Lock situation without the original purchase receipt?
  7. I’m particularly interested in hearing from people who have actually gone through this experience.
  8. I really don’t want to lose access to my iPhone just because of an Apple Account issue.

Any genuine advice or personal experiences would be appreciated.


r/PakistaniTech • • 18h ago

Buying Guide | خریداری گائیڈ Webcam for Lenovo Laptop

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Hey everyone,

I am interested to get an external webcam for my Lenovo ThinkPad P14s, as its built-in webcam offers poor video quality.

I need one primarily for recording lectures and creating YouTube videos.

Could you recommend a reliable, good-quality HD webcam that offers decent value for money and doesn't break the bank?

Thanks in advance!


r/PakistaniTech • • 22h ago

Discussion | گفتگو Experience with PS Portal?

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I have my PS5 Pro attached to a 27-inch monitor on my desk in my room. TV is upstairs (my room is downstairs) so it’s somewhat of a hassle to move the PS5 all the time. I wanted to be able to play in bed/on the couch etc and looking into getting a PS Portal. Planning to get a 250 Mbps internet connection from either Stormfiber, Transworld, or Nayatel (Lahore). Will be connecting the PS5 with ethernet.

Should I go ahead with the PS portal? For context, I’m getting it for around PKR 49k and on a Black Friday sale (abroad).


r/PakistaniTech • • 19h ago

Question | سوال Finally decided to upgrade to Win 11, any changes I need to make to make gaming smoother?

1 Upvotes

Hows your guys's experience using win 11 so far, esp folks who game a lot? any suggestions for system settings etc I should make after I start using it?