If you checked the price of a budget realme phone in September and went back to buy it in October, you may have got a small shock: the same phone now costs more. realme has increased the retail prices of six phone configurations in Pakistan, with hikes between Rs 1,000 and Rs 5,000, effective 1 October 2026.
The increase covers models from realme’s budget Note series and C series — exactly the phones that price-sensitive buyers in the Rs 30,000 to Rs 95,000 range look at first. In this article, you will find every old and new price in one table, the reasons realme itself gave for the increase, who is affected, and how to make sure you do not pay more than you should.
The New Prices: Old vs New
These are the revised retail prices from realme’s price-change notification, effective 1 October 2026:
| Model | Configuration | Old price | New price | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| realme Note 60x | 3GB + 64GB | Rs 32,999 | Rs 33,999 | +Rs 1,000 |
| realme C100i | 4GB + 128GB | Rs 49,999 | Rs 52,999 | +Rs 3,000 |
| realme C100i | 6GB + 128GB | Rs 59,999 | Rs 64,999 | +Rs 5,000 |
| realme C100x | 6GB + 128GB | Rs 64,999 | Rs 69,999 | +Rs 5,000 |
| realme C100x | 8GB + 128GB | Rs 74,999 | Rs 79,999 | +Rs 5,000 |
| realme C100 | 8GB + 256GB | Rs 89,999 | Rs 94,999 | +Rs 5,000 |
The pattern is clear: the cheapest model, the Note 60x, escaped with the smallest increase of Rs 1,000, while most of the C series took the full Rs 5,000 hit. If you were comparing a C100i or C100x against a rival from Infinix, TECNO or Samsung last month, that comparison has now shifted — recheck it before you buy.
Why Did realme Raise Prices?
realme gave its reasons in its own notification. The company cited:
- Rising inflation in Pakistan
- Higher import costs
- Rupee depreciation against the dollar
- Higher RAM and memory component prices globally
- Higher global shipping costs
Notice what this list means for buyers: these are industry-wide cost pressures, not something specific to one shop or one city. It also means realme is unlikely to be the only brand feeling them — budget phones across the market have been creeping upward, and this announcement is one of the clearest and most openly explained examples so far. That is not a promise that every brand will raise prices, but it is a reason to buy sooner rather than later if you have already decided on a phone.
Quick Look: The Phones Affected
For context, here is what the main affected models offer:
- realme Note 60x — the entry model: 6.74-inch HD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate, Unisoc T612 processor, 5,000mAh battery and IP54 splash resistance. Now Rs 33,999.
- realme C100i — a battery-focused model with a large 7,000mAh battery and 15W charging, plus an 8MP rear camera. Now Rs 52,999 (4GB) or Rs 64,999 (6GB).
- realme C100x — the strongest of the three: 6.8-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate, Unisoc T7250 processor, a big 8,000mAh battery with 45W SUPERVOOC charging, and a dual 50MP rear camera. Now Rs 69,999 (6GB) or Rs 79,999 (8GB).
- realme C100 — the top configuration in this list, with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Now Rs 94,999.
The phones themselves have not changed at all — same hardware, same boxes. Only the price tags moved.
Who Is Affected?
- Anyone buying one of these six configurations now. From 1 October 2026, the new retail prices are the official ones.
- Buyers who delayed a September purchase. If you were quoted the old price last month, that quote is no longer the official price — expect the new one.
- Shoppers comparing across brands. A Rs 5,000 increase can flip a buying decision. Models that were cheaper than their Infinix or Samsung rivals in September may now cost the same or more.
If you already own one of these phones, nothing changes for you — this is purely about the price of buying new.
How to Avoid Overpaying
A price increase does not mean every shop updates its tags on the same day. Use that to your advantage:
- Ask about old stock. Retailers may still hold units bought at the old prices, and some will sell them at or near the old rate — especially if you ask politely and are ready to buy on the spot. The worst they can say is no.
- Check price trackers with post-1-October dates. When you search WhatMobile, PriceOye or similar trackers, look at when the price was last updated. A listing updated before 1 October may still show the old price — helpful as a negotiation reference, but do not treat it as a guaranteed selling price.
- Compare at least two or three sellers. In the first weeks after an increase, market prices are unsettled, and the gap between shops can be several thousand rupees on the same model.
- Re-run your shortlist. With Rs 5,000 added to most C series models, a rival phone you rejected in September might now be the better deal at the same money.
- Do not pay a “premium” above the new official price. The new prices in the table above are the official retail prices. A shop asking for more than that is adding its own margin — walk to the next shop.
The Bottom Line
realme’s increase is real, official and already in effect: six configurations, up by Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 from 1 October 2026, with the company openly blaming inflation, import costs, the weaker rupee and pricier memory chips. The phones have not changed — only what you pay for them. Walk in knowing the old price, the new price, and the date the change took effect, and you will negotiate from knowledge instead of surprise.
FAQs
Q: When did the realme price increase take effect in Pakistan?
The new retail prices are effective from 1 October 2026, according to realme’s price-change notification. Six configurations across the Note 60x, C100i, C100x and C100 were increased by between Rs 1,000 and Rs 5,000.
Q: Which realme phone got the biggest price increase?
Most of the C series went up by the maximum Rs 5,000: the C100i (6GB + 128GB) rose from Rs 59,999 to Rs 64,999, both C100x variants rose by Rs 5,000, and the C100 (8GB + 256GB) rose from Rs 89,999 to Rs 94,999. The smallest increase was the Note 60x, up Rs 1,000 to Rs 33,999.
Q: Why did realme increase prices?
In its own notification, realme cited rising inflation, higher import costs, rupee depreciation, higher prices for RAM and memory components, and higher global shipping costs. These are the reasons the company itself gave; the phones’ specifications have not changed.
Q: Can I still buy a realme phone at the old price?
Possibly, if you move quickly and ask. Some retailers may still hold stock purchased before the increase and may sell it at or near the old price, especially if you negotiate. Check price listings dated after 1 October 2026 to know the current official price, and compare two or three sellers before paying.
Sources
- https://phonebolee.com/news/realme-smartphone-prices-in-pakistan-by-up-to-rs-5000/