Best iPhone 16 Pro plans in Australia (March 2025)

Best iPhone 16 Pro plans
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If you're looking for power that can still sit in your pocket, the iPhone 16 Pro has all the power of the iPhone 16 Pro Max... and can still comfortably slide into your pocket. In our iPhone 16 Pro review we called this one of the best iPhones that Apple has ever made. A top-tier premium smartphone like this doesn't come cheap though, so pairing it with one of the best iPhone 16 Pro plans will be attractive to many.

With AI functionality through Apple Intelligence, incredible camera performance and an all-new Camera Control button, the iPhone 16 Pro is a more-than worthy upgrade on its predecessor. Buying outright will be preferable to many – even if it hurts more upfront – and you can do so from JB Hi-Fi, Amazon and The Good Guys – we recommend pairing it with one of your best SIM-only plans though.

If a SIM plan from Vodafone, Telstra or Optus is the route you would prefer, then now is the time to grab your iPhone 16 Pro. Right now Vodafone is celebrating its doubled network coverage with double data and a AU$10 discount on all its SIM plans. You can check out how that breaks down with iPhone 16 Pro below.

Best iPhone 16 Pro plans: our picks

iPhone 16 Pro (128GB) | 50GB | 24 Months | AU$105.61p/m

iPhone 16 Pro (128GB) | 50GB | 24 Months | AU$105.61p/m (for 12 months, then AU$115.61)

Not only is Vodafone taking AU$10 off the price of its Small plan – bringing it down to AU$39p/m for the first 12 months – and giving you 100GB of data, but it has also taken AU$200 off the price of the device. Throw three free months of Binge in and you're left with a stunning deal.

Total Cost over 24 months | AU$2,774.64

Best premium iPhone 16 Pro plan

iPhone 16 Pro (128GB) | 180GB| 24 Months | AU115.61p/m

iPhone 16 Pro (128GB) | 180GB| 24 Months | AU115.61p/m(for 12 months, then AU$125.61)

If you need even more data than the 100GB offered in the plan above, you can arm your iPhone 16 Pro with 360GB of data with the Vodafone Medium plan for just AU$49p/m over the first 12 months. Also providing a free Binge subscription, you can also grab the 720GB of data provided by the Large plan which is now just AU$59p/m.

Total cost over 24 months | AU$3,014.64

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Other iPhone 16 Pro deals

Kogan | Kogan First members get AU$100 of credit

Kogan | Kogan First members get AU$100 of credit

AU$100 isn't the biggest saving when you're spending upwards of AU$1,797 on a new phone, but if you're regularly shopping on Kogan this is a nice little deal. While it won't come through instantly, when you buy an iPhone 16 Pro on Kogan you'll receive AU$100 credit to go towards your next purchase 30 days later. This deal is only for Kogan First members, but you can sign up with a 14-day free trial.

Apple | Get AU$50-AU$1,125 via trade-in

Apple | Get AU$50-AU$1,125 via trade-in

If you want to buy outright – or just don't need a SIM-plan for your new phone – then opting to buy directly through Apple could be the play. Depending on what device your trading in and its condition, you can get up to AU$1,125 towards your iPhone 16 Pro, and you can even pay it off over 24 months on a 0% interest plan.

Optus - Pair your new iPhone 16 Pro with Optus' AU$69 Promo plan over 36-months and get Upgrade and Protect for free

Optus - Pair your new iPhone 16 Pro with Optus' AU$69 Promo plan over 36-months and get Upgrade and Protect for free

It might not sound like much compared to the deal above, but it adds up to quite the value. While the plan itself offers plenty to enjoy for AU$69 thanks to 360GB of monthly data, the real value comes from the AU$540 Upgrade and Protect plan – that allows you to upgrade to new devices early and replace your damaged phone – for free.

Amazon | Trade-in your old device & get up to $800 towards your new iPhone 16 Plus

Amazon | Trade-in your old device & get up to $800 towards your new iPhone 16 Plus

If you're looking to buy outright, this might the best deal – especially if you don't mind trading in your old device. If you earn the full AU$800, your new iPhone 16 will cost only AU$599.

Not convinced by the plans above or just want to check all your options? Here's every plan that Vodafone, Telstra and Optus are offering on the 128GB iPhone 16 Pro over a 24-month contract.

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What are the new features for the iPhone 16 Pro?

Announced on September 10th at Apple's Glowtime event, the iPhone 16 Pro starts at AU$1,799 for the 128GB model. It also comes in five more toned-down or sophisticated colours compared to the more fun colourways of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, those being Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium and Desert Titanium.

The iPhone 16 Pro sports a display that is considerably larger than that of its predecessor, but the difference is also a lot more significant than the 0.18-inches on the specs sheet, thanks to the smaller bezels of the 16 Pro's 6.3-inch display. The iPhone 16 Pro also offers the all-new Camera Control button that lets you snap photos like a digital camera and quickly select from different modes.

Speaking of the 16 Pro's camera, if you love taking photos it might be worth the upgrade, even if you're the proud owner of an iPhone 15 Pro, thanks to its 5x optical zoom periscope camera that was previously locked away on the Pro Max. More than that, it has a new 48MP ultra-wide camera, and the iPhone 16 Pro's 48MP main lens has a new faster sensor that allows for 4K video capture at 120fps.

With a new A18 Pro chip to easily power Apple's new AI functionality through Apple Intelligence and a larger battery than ever before, the iPhone 16 Pro is the best iPhone yet – especially if you want to avoid the massive screen of the iPhone 16 Pro Max. It is also the best iPhone you can get if you don't require large amounts of storage, as it starts at 128GB, with options through to 1TB.

Max Delaney
Staff Writer

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. 

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