Best iPhone 15 plans in Australia (March 2025)

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The iPhone 15 isn't the latest and greatest iPhone anymore, and with Apple Intelligence being exclusively for iPhone 15 Pro phones and up, the generational gap is larger than usual. And, with the release of the iPhone 16e, the iPhone 15 is getting harder device to recommend.

The AU$999 iPhone 16e sports the A18 Chip, compared to the 15's A16 Bionic and a better battery life thanks to improved power efficiency from its C1 Modem. You can explore the best iPhone 16e plans, but don't write off the iPhone 15 completely. The iPhone 15 boasts are superior dual camera system and a dynamic island as opposed to the iPhone 14-like notch of the 16e. The iPhone 16e also isn't compatible with MagSafe.

If you are interested in the iPhone 15, we've found it for as cheap as AU$1158 from retailers like Amazon and The Good Guys and you can pair it with one of our best SIM-only plans to save. However, because of its price, paying it off in monthly instalments will be more attractive to many.

Right now Vodafone is celebrating its doubled network coverage through the TPG-Optus partnership with a AU$10 discount on the first 12 months of all its SIM plans... plus double data. We've collected the two best iPhone 15 plans for you below.

Best iPhone 15 plans: our picks

Best overall iPhone 15 plan

iPhone 16 (128GB) | 100GB data | 24 months | AU$91.04p/m (for 12 months, then AU$101.04)

We find it hard to recommend this deal. Not because it's not the best iPhone 15 plan – it is, by a large margin – but because the same plan paired with the iPhone 16 is AU$3 cheaper per month, and the iPhone 16e is more than AU$10p/m cheaper. Still, if you're looking for an iPhone 15, this is the best plan out there with doubled data and a AU$10 discount on the SIM plan itself. Plus, you get three months of Binge for free.

Total cost over 24 months is AU$2,304.96

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If you’re curious what’s available from all the major carriers, here’s a look at what you’ll be paying each month for the iPhone 15 with 128GB of storage on a 24-month contract.

Other iPhone 15 deals

Vodafone | trade-in and get up to AU$1,500 in credit

Vodafone allows for more savings with their trade-in ability. While you'll only reach the heights of AU$1,500 credit by trading in an iPhone 15 Pro Max with 1TB of storage in perfect condition, and even then you'll likely fall short, the value of this deal is hard to ignore. If you're buying a new phone you may as well use the old one to make it cheaper – just note that to take advantage of this deal you must stay connected to your chosen Vodafone plan.

Optus - trade-in an eligible phone and Get a gift card valued up to $1,400

This deal is a bit trickier, as the AU$1,400 number comes from the potential trade-in of a Samsung Galaxy S23 in good working order, plus a AU$500 bonus when you buy a Samsung Galaxy S24 series phone. Nevertheless, chances are you're not going to want to trade in a phone that's going to earn that kind of money anyway. So if you want to go with Optus and are looking to make the iPhone 15 a bit more budget-friendly by trading in your iPhone 13, this is a good deal.

Apple Trade In | Get AU$70–AU$1,090 in credit towards your new iPhone 15

Apple is offering anywhere between AU$70 to AU$1,090 in credit towards your new iPhone when you trade in an older device, though unfortunately Apple only accepts other iPhones for trade-in. You’ll keep your trade-in device until you receive your new iPhone, and once you’ve received it, you’ll get instructions on how to drop your older device off. After it’s been received and assessed by Apple, a credit will be applied to your original payment method.

iPhone 15 key information

Much like the iPhone's that have been rolling out since 2007, the iPhone 15 continues Apple's penchant for small upgrades on the predecessor. However, that doesn't stop users from wanting the latest and greatest – and the 15 is a more attractive upgrade than usual, even if you're already the owner of an iPhone 14, thanks to one key feature.

The biggest addition to this model is that it has finally ditched the notch at the top of its screen, in favour of the Dynamic Island that has been seen on the latest iPhone Pro and Pro Max, and more powerful models of the iPhone 15. While it seems like a small change, and it is, it does make for a quite dramatically more attractive display.

It's easy to get down into the trenches and compare it to this phone and that, but the fact is that it's a truly wonderful smartphone. It was only the very smallest issues in our iPhone 15 review that held it back from a perfect five-star rating. So, while it doesn't have the chipset of the iPhone 15 Pro, the iPhone 15's A16 Bionic chipset is still incredibly powerful, and with a beautiful and functional colour-infused back glass, a bright display, USB-C charging port and exceptional camera, there's plenty to love.

However, with leaked iPhone 16 information and the related rumours, we have good reason to think that Apple's 2024 smartphone will be a bigger upgrade than normal. While nothing is confirmed, September's new model could see bigger battery size, a smarter Siri, an A18 Bionic chipset and a new capture button for videos.

While it doesn't sound like anything revolutionary, if you love the latest and greatest it might be worth thinking about before locking yourself into a two-year contract. And, though Apple refuses to confirm anything, it's generally accepted that Apple supports their phones for around seven years so you won't have to worry about a new phone anytime soon.

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A Digital Content Writer for the Australian TechRadar team, Max covers all things tech and lifestyle and is keen on using tech to make life easier. A 2023 journalism graduate, Max has written across sports, entertainment and business for brands like Zero Digital Media and Valnet.Inc, but found his love for tech in his time at GadgetUser. At home when covering everything from the latest deal and coupon code to the most recent streaming service output, phone or smartwatch, Max excels at using his research, experience and writing ability give you more time to use your tech, not waste time finding it.