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Apple iPhone 18 Pro 256GB 36 Month
Optus Plus Promo Plan $60
$97.30
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,137.80
100GB
4G/5G Optus network
$118.30
per month over 36 months
Min. total cost: $2,158.80
$97.30
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,137.80
Get up to $780 value over 36 months. SIM plan costs $39 for 100GB for first 12 months, then $60 for 60GB or as notified. New services only. Ends 12 Nov 2026. T&Cs apply.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro 256GB 36 Month
Optus Launch Plus Promo Plan $79
$117.30
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,157.80
360GB
4G/5G Optus network
$137.30
per month over 36 months
Min. total cost: $2,177.80
$117.30
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,157.80
Get up to $780 value over 36 months. SIM plan costs $59/mth for first 12 months, then $79/mth. Ends 12 Nov 2026. T&Cs apply.
$200Finder Rewards: Join Finder then buy an eligible postpaid SIM plan as a new Optus customer to receive a $200 digital Visa gift card. Ends 31 Oct 2026. T&Cs apply.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB 36 Month
Optus Launch Plus Promo Plan $79
$122.86
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,357.96
360GB
4G/5G Optus network
$142.86
per month over 36 months
Min. total cost: $2,377.96
$122.86
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,357.96
Get up to $780 value over 36 months. SIM plan costs $59/mth for first 12 months, then $79/mth. Ends 12 Nov 2026. T&Cs apply.
$200Finder Rewards: Join Finder then buy an eligible postpaid SIM plan as a new Optus customer to receive a $200 digital Visa gift card. Ends 31 Oct 2026. T&Cs apply.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB 36 Month
Optus Plus Promo Plan $60
$102.86
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,337.96
100GB
4G/5G Optus network
$123.86
per month over 36 months
Min. total cost: $2,358.96
$102.86
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,337.96
Get up to $780 value over 36 months. SIM plan costs $39 for 100GB for first 12 months, then $60 for 60GB or as notified. New services only. Ends 12 Nov 2026. T&Cs apply.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro 256GB 24 Month
Optus Launch Plus Promo Plan $79
$146.45
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,157.80
360GB
4G/5G Optus network
$166.45
per month over 24 months
Min. total cost: $2,177.80
$146.45
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,157.80
Get up to $600 value over 24 months. SIM plan costs $59/mth for first 12 months, then $79/mth. Ends 12 Nov 2026. T&Cs apply.
$200Finder Rewards: Join Finder then buy an eligible postpaid SIM plan as a new Optus customer to receive a $200 digital Visa gift card. Ends 31 Oct 2026. T&Cs apply.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro 256GB 24 Month
Optus Plus Promo Plan $60
$126.45
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,137.80
100GB
4G/5G Optus network
$147.45
per month over 24 months
Min. total cost: $2,158.80
$126.45
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,137.80
Get up to $600 value over 24 months. SIM plan costs $39 for 100GB for first 12 months, then $60 for 60GB or as notified. New services only. Ends 12 Nov 2026. T&Cs apply.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 512GB 24 Month
Optus Plus Promo Plan $60
$151.44
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,737.56
100GB
4G/5G Optus network
$172.44
per month over 24 months
Min. total cost: $2,758.56
$151.44
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,737.56
Get up to $600 value over 24 months. SIM plan costs $39 for 100GB for first 12 months, then $60 for 60GB or as notified. New services only. Ends 12 Nov 2026. T&Cs apply.
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How much does the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max cost?

The starting price for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are $2,099 and $2,299, respectively.

Here's the full rundown based on the different storage capacities.

ModelNew price
Apple iPhone 18 Pro 256GB
$2,099
Apple iPhone 18 Pro 512GB
$2,499
Apple iPhone 18 Pro 1TB
$3,299
Apple iPhone 18 Pro 2TB
$4,499
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
$2,299
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 512GB
$2,699
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB
$3,499
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB
$4,699

Optus iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max plans

You'll need to pair your iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max repayment contract with a SIM-only plan from Optus over 12-, 24- or 36 months.

Features you'll have access to in return include:

  • Endless data. Your speeds will be capped at 1.5Mbps once you've chewed through your data allowance
  • Unlimited international calls and texts to 35 selected destinations (on its Medium plan and above)
  • Streaming credit via Optus SubHub, depending on which plan you opt for
  • $5 for 5GB daily roaming add-on
  • Option to sign up with an eSIM

Vodafone iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max plans

You can sign up to an iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max plan with Vodafone over 12, 24, 36 or 48 months.

Similar to Optus, you'll need to attach your handset repayment to one of its SIM-only plans.

In return, you'll get access to features such as:

  • No excess charges. Your speeds will be capped at 2Mbps once you've used up your data allowance
  • Unlimited international texts on all plans
  • Unlimited international minutes to Zone 1 countries and 300 minutes to Zone 2 countries on the medium and large SIM-only plans
  • $5 a day roaming to use your regular SIM-only plan overseas
  • Option to sign up with an eSIM

Telstra iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max plans

When you sign up with Telstra on an iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max repayment plan over 12, 24 or 36 months, you'll also get the following perks on its SIM-only plan:

  • Access to the largest 4G and 5G networks in Australia
  • No excess data charges. Your speeds will be capped at 1.5Mbps once you've used up your data allowance
  • Unlimited international texts to all countries and at least 30 minutes of free calls
  • You can earn 10 points for every dollar spent with Telstra Plus to redeem for products via its Rewards store
  • Option to sign up with an eSIM

When did the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max come out?

Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max series on 10 September 2026.

Both models went on sale in Australia on 18 September 2026.

iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

The main differences are that the iPhone 18 Pro Max has a larger display and a bigger battery capacity.

Here's a look at the specs for both models.

ModeliPhone 18 ProiPhone 18 Pro Max
Display6.3 inches6.9 inches
Resolution and refresh rateSuper Retina XDR OLED, 2622 x 1206 at 460 ppi, ProMotion up to 120HzSuper Retina XDR OLED, 2868 x 1320 at 460 ppi, ProMotion up to 120Hz
ProcessorA20 ProA20 Pro
Cameras48MP Fusion Main with variable aperture, 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide, 48MP 4x Fusion Telephoto and 18MP Center Stage front camera48MP Fusion Main with variable aperture, 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide, 48MP 4x Fusion Telephoto and 18MP Center Stage front camera
BatteryUp to 34 hours of video playbackUp to 43 hours of video playback
Storage256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM (dual eSIM supported)Nano-SIM + eSIM (dual eSIM supported)
ColoursBlack, silver, glacier, burgundyBlack, silver, glacier, burgundy

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