The iPhone 16 is incoming, with a new base-model iPhone 16 and a larger-screened iPhone 16 Plus announced by Apple on September 10. We’ve rounded up all the best deals telcos are offering in Australia on this page to help you find the best iPhone plan.
Prices for the iPhone 16 start at AU$1,399, while prices for the larger iPhone 16 Plus start at AU$1,599 – an interesting price drop from the iPhone 15 generation. If you want a phone with better cameras, better processing power and a nicer screen, we’ve listed the best iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max preorder deals as well.
The entire range will launch on September 20 in Australia, with preorders now live. These phones will be available in ultramarine, teal, pink, white and black colourways.
These new phones represent a gigantic leap for the non-pro models, with both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus getting a huge processor upgrade and two completely new buttons on the side to help with quick actions and taking photos.
These are also the first iPhones to be developed with Apple Intelligence, Apple’s fancy buzzword for ‘AI’, in mind from the get-go. Those features will begin rolling out in October.
The phones will feature the A18 chip, getting a generational leap from the A16 chip in the iPhone 15, with 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage options available. You may have also noticed the vertical cameras – that’s to accommodate for spatial video recording for the Apple Vision Pro.
As for the deals on offer to you – scroll down and all will be revealed. We’ve wrapped up what’s on offer from Australia’s largest telcos.
Best iPhone 16 deals in Australia
- Apple: Get up to AU$1,125 with a trade-in
- Vodafone: Get the iPhone 16 for AU$100 on a 36-month plan for AU$79p/m
- Optus: Get up to AU$1,500 in trade-in value
- Telstra: Up to AU$1,500 in trade-in value
- JB Hi-Fi: Get an online quote for a trade-in
How much does the iPhone 16 range cost?
| Model | 128GB | 256GB | 512GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 16 | AU$1,399 | AU$1,599 | $1,949 |
| iPhone 16 Plus | AU$1,599 | AU$1,799 | $2,149 |
What's new with the iPhone 16?
Both the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro represent fairly substantial upgrades compared to the previous models. From the new A18 series chips built from the ground up for AI integration to the improved cameras, these devices offer plenty of enticing new features.
First up, the A18 Series chipsets come with the debut of 'Apple Intelligence', which, as the name suggests, is a whole suite of new AI features across the entire range of existing Apple apps. Think ChatGPT-like language models for texts or emails, image and emoji generators, and a new 'Visual Intelligence' app that is just like Google Lens.
In terms of hardware, the iPhone 16 series not only features new chipsets but also an improved camera with a new physical camera control button that directly interacts with the camera app. Apple is calling the new 48MP main camera the 'Fusion camera' since it can seamlessly switch between high-resolution images and more storage-friendly images, plus Stereoscopic capture for Apple Vision Pro.
The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max feature slightly bigger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays with slimmer bezels versus their predecessors. The main upgrades for the Pro models this year include the option for 4K video at 120FPS (perfect for slow motion) as well as the usual 48MP wide angle lens and 5x telephoto (12MP and 2x on the standard iPhone 16).
| Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions: | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight: | 170 g | 199g |
| Display: | 6.1-inch, 1179 x 2556, 60Hz Super Retina OLED, up to 2,000 nits | 6.7-inch, 1290 x 2796, 60Hz Super Retina OLED, up to 2,000 nits |
| Chipset: | Apple A18 | Apple A18 |
| RAM: | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage: | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Rear cameras: | 48MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide | 48MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide |
| Front camera: | 12MP | 12MP |
| Charging: | 25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W (Qi2) | 25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W (Qi2) |
| Colors: | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
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