iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max plans – so you can do premium on a budget
Get your hands on the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max on a plan from Optus, Vodafone, or Telstra. HINT: There are bunch of great deals flying around right now.
Key takeaways
- The iPhone 16 Pro models start from $1,799 outright and are slightly cheaper than last year.
- Optus plans often include large data and SubHub savings while Vodafone offers plan discounts and BINGE.
- Trade-in your old device with Telstra or Vodafone; Finder Rewards can also provide cashback.
How much do the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max cost?
Luckily, Apple hasn't jacked up prices for either of the models. In fact, they're a teensy bit cheaper than last year.
| Model | Australian RRP |
|---|---|
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro 128GB | $1,799 |
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro 256GB | $1,999 |
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro 512GB | $2,349 |
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro 1TB | $2,699 |
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB | $2,149 |
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB | $2,499 |
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB | $2,849 |
Optus iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max plans and deals
Although there are no discounts on the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, Optus is still offering the following:
- 360GB of data is available for $69 a month for the first 12 months on the Optus Plus Promo plan. After the promotion ends, the price will revert to $79 a month.
- You can get a new phone early or upgrade a damaged device with Optus's Upgrade and Protect for $0 per month included when you buy a device on a 12, 24 or 36 month payment term with the Promo Plan. Offer ends on 2 December 2024.
Signing up to an Optus plan will also give you access to:
- Endless data. Your speeds will be capped at 1.5Mbps once you've chewed through your data allowance
- Data sharing across eligible linked accounts
- Unlimited international calls and texts to 35 selected destinations (on its Medium plan and above)
- Up to 10% in savings when you bundle 3 or more subscriptions via Optus SubHub or up to $20 every month on streaming when you sign up to the Large Choice
Vodafone iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max plans and deals
Vodafone has no specific offers for the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max. However, when you purchase the device with a Vodafone SIM plan, you can get a $5 monthly discount on plan fees with a 12-, 24-, or 36-month repayment plan. Offer ends 18 November 2024.
You can also trade in an eligible device to get a trade-in credit when you stay connected to an eligible plan over 12, 24 or 36 months. Going this route can help you save on the overall cost of the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max especially if you have an older handset you'd like to sell.
On a Vodafone plan, you'll also get:
- No excess charges. Your speeds will be capped at 2Mbps once you've used up your data allowance
- 3 months of BINGE for both new and returning customers
- 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
Telstra iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max plans and deals
Telstra has no specific deals on iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max this month, but you can trade-in an eligible device to get credit to your account.
With a Telstra mobile plan, you'll get:
- 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
When did the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max come out?
Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max series on 13 September 2024.
Both models are on sale as of 20 September 2024.
You can read our roundup of first impressions following the launch of the iPhone 16 series launch if you're unsure whether to get either the Pro or Pro Max model on a plan.
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