Official vs Unofficial Phone Prices: October 2026 Price Gap Report
By MobileBazar Team ·
We compared the official and unofficial price of the same variant for 62 phones sold both ways in Bangladesh. In 61 cases the unofficial (imported) phone is cheaper: on average by 25%, with a median saving of 24%. 1 phone costs more unofficially than officially.
The saving comes with trade-offs: unofficial phones carry a shop warranty instead of the brand’s, and some may need BTRC registration. Read official vs unofficial phones before you buy.
Biggest savings
| Phone | Variant | Official | Unofficial | You save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | 12GB+256GB | ৳3,15,999 | ৳1,50,500 | ৳1,65,499 (52%) |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | 256GB Dual | ৳2,26,999 | ৳1,03,000 | ৳1,23,999 (55%) |
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | 256GB AUS | ৳2,74,999 | ৳1,85,000 | ৳89,999 (33%) |
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | 12GB+256GB AUS | ৳2,99,999 | ৳2,10,000 | ৳89,999 (30%) |
| Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | 12GB+256GB | ৳2,02,999 | ৳1,16,000 | ৳86,999 (43%) |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | 12GB+256GB | ৳1,81,999 | ৳97,000 | ৳84,999 (47%) |
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | 256GB AUS | ৳2,49,999 | ৳1,70,000 | ৳79,999 (32%) |
| Apple iPhone 17 Air | 256GB | ৳1,89,999 | ৳1,14,000 | ৳75,999 (40%) |
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | 256GB AUS | ৳2,29,999 | ৳1,58,000 | ৳71,999 (31%) |
| Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus | 12GB+256GB | ৳1,74,999 | ৳1,06,999 | ৳68,000 (39%) |
Average saving by brand
| Brand | Phones compared | Unofficial is cheaper by |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung | 16 | 34% |
| Apple | 8 | 33% |
| 4 | 26% | |
| Honor | 12 | 19% |
| Vivo | 6 | 19% |
| Xiaomi | 10 | 12% |
Based on prices checked on 18 October 2026, for phones launched in the last two years. Shop estimates for phones that are not in stock yet are left out. See every official and unofficial price.