If you want the biggest and best iPhone, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is what you're looking for, but if you just want a larger display without paying for the extra power, the iPhone 15 Plus is for you. The Plus model is identical to the regular iPhone 15, but its gorgeous display is more than half an inch bigger – and it's available at Vodafone, Optus and Telstra, as well as for outright purchase at major retailers like JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys and Apple.
Each iPhone generation has multiple variants, and with the iPhone 16 announcement imminent, not to mention the rumoured iPhone SE 4, it's not getting any easier to keep up to date with what's what – especially when you add sim plans into the mix. But don’t worry, that's what we're here for.
We've analysed every option from Australia's biggest sim providers to bring you the two best iPhone 15 Plus plans, whether you want the best value or need massive amounts of monthly data. Sure, new iPhones are coming, but the iPhone 15 Plus is only a year old – meaning it will have no trouble lasting until you're ready to upgrade again, and after the 24-month plan is finished, it will be yours to do with as you please..
You’ll find more details about our plan recommendations below, and you can read our iPhone 15 Plus review to learn more about the phone itself. There's also the option to buy the handset outright, so it’s worth considering some of the best SIM-only plans if you want to avoid lock-in contracts.
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Want more options? Here’s a look at how much you’ll pay each month for the iPhone 15 Plus (128GB) on a 24-month contract across Telstra, Optus and Vodafone. Note that the prices shown here don’t factor in any trade-in offers.
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What are the new features for the iPhone 15 Plus?
Similar to the iPhone 15, the iPhone 15 Plus has gotten a raft of upgrades this year: Dynamic Island, a USB-C charging port, a more powerful processor and a seriously beefed up main camera. We’d argue that these changes make this generation of Apple’s Plus phone much more appealing than the iPhone 14 Plus that came before it.
Dynamic Island was exclusive to last year’s Pro models, but now it’s available on both the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. If you’re unfamiliar with Dynamic Island, it’s the pill-shaped cutout where the camera notch used to be at the top of the screen. It can expand to turn into a notification centre of sorts, allowing you to use Spotify, check your Uber, see incoming calls and much more.
We’re happy to report that while the 15 Plus has kept the straight sides that have been a mainstay for iPhones over the past few years, Apple has softened the edges to make them a little more rounded. We think that’s particularly good for an iPhone of this size, as its 6.7-inch screen should feel more comfortable in your hands for longer periods. And while we’re talking about design, RIP to the Lightning charging port. Apple has finally embraced USB-C.
iPhones have housed 12MP cameras for a long time, but this year, finally, Apple has given the iPhone 15 Plus a 48MP sensor – it’s about time. A bigger sensor should give you better shots in all environments, but you might notice the biggest difference when taking photos in low light. Apple is also promising improved portrait photography and better results when using 2x zoom.
You can get the new iPhone 15 Plus in pastel shades of pink, yellow, green and blue, and there’s also a black colour option for those who want something more neutral. Pricing for the iPhone 15 Plus starts at AU$1,649 for the model with 128GB of storage, moving up to AU$1,849 for the 256GB model, or AU$2,199 for the 512GB version.
