ISLAMABAD: The top 10 list of most popular smartphones of the last week is out, with OnePlus 15 5G leading the way for another week.
Based on the ranking,
OnePlus 15 5G – is still the most attractive choice of the users to be the number one of the list.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max – is the second-best option.
Samsung Galaxy A56 – ranks third.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra – 4th position.
Oppo Find X9 Pro – fifth place.
Huawei Mate 70 Air – sixth place with a new entry.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max – seventh place.
Samsung Galaxy A17 – 8th position.
Xiaomi Redmi 90 Pro Max 5G – ninth.
Xiaomi Redmi 90 5G – tenth.
Consumers can see from the list that OnePlus and Xiaomi smartphones are still their favorites to choose from. Still, the new Huawei is the one that has caused a real surprise in the market.
Pakistan to get its first official Apple retail store by end of this year
Pakistan is set to welcome its first-ever official Apple retail store by the end of 2025, marking a major milestone for the country’s tech retail sector. The store will be launched through Airlink Communication, Apple’s premium partner in Pakistan.
According to a recent corporate briefing attended by Topline Securities, Airlink plans to open the outlet at Dolmen Mall Lahore, one of Pakistan’s most popular shopping destinations. The Apple store will operate alongside a Xiaomi outlet in the same location.
This development follows Airlink’s appointment as a premium partner for Apple in September 2024 through GNEXT Technologies, Apple’s authorized distributor in Pakistan. The collaboration aims to expand structured retail access to Apple’s full product lineup.
Airlink earlier stated that the partnership would make it easier for Pakistani customers to purchase iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, and accessories through trusted, official channels. Until now, Apple products in Pakistan have mainly been available via resellers, often without official warranties or after-sales support.
The upcoming store is expected to transform Pakistan’s tech retail landscape by ensuring authentic products, improved customer service, and alignment with global Apple retail standards.
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During the same corporate briefing, Airlink also announced that it expects a shipment of 10,000 Acer laptops by November as part of a pilot project. If successful, the company plans to transition toward local manufacturing of Acer devices. Additionally, discussions are underway to introduce another mobile phone brand for local production and distribution, though no agreement has been finalized yet.
With these initiatives, Airlink Communication continues to solidify its position as a leading player in Pakistan’s technology and electronics market and the launch of the first official Apple Store represents a landmark step toward a more authentic and accessible Apple experience for Pakistani consumers.
