The iPhone Pro Max reigns as Apple's biggest and most powerful phone, but if you want a large display and have no need for the extra power, the iPhone 16 Plus is for you. With a massive 6.7-inch display, this handset is perfect if you enjoy streaming and mobile gaming, or just like reading on a larger screen.
Announced in early September at Apple's Glowtime event, the iPhone 16 Plus is available at JB-Hi-FI, The Good Guys and Amazon. Paying it off over time can be a lot easier mentally and on your bank account though, especially when you pair it with a plan. While the device payments themselves are interest-free, the plans will see you pay a touch more in the long run – so if you would rather purchase it outright, we recommend doing so with one of our best SIM-only plans.
Right now you will earn a gift card worth up to AU$1,500 when you trade in your old device with Optus, but Vodafone is the telco to go with thanks to its offering of AU$150 bonus trade-in value (on top of its regular offering of up to AU$1,350), three months of Binge – one of the best streaming services – and discounts on its higher-data plans' monthly cost. You can also take AU$1,299 off the price of your new iPhone when you pair it with Vodafone's AU$79 Promo Plan over 36 months.
It can be tricky to know what's a good deal at the best of times, but when you add that to monthly data you need, the cost of the phone itself and connectivity, it can be a lot to handle. Luckily, that's what we're here for – these are the best iPhone 16 Plus plans for two very different users.
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Those plans above not tickling your fancy? Want to weigh up your options? Here's a quick look at what you'll pay each month for the 128GB iPhone 16 Plus over a 24-month contract at Optus, Vodafone and Telstra.
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What are the new features for the iPhone 16 Plus?
The big-screen of the iPhone 16 Plus is a hefty upgrade that will leave you very happy. The key upgrades from the iPhone 15 Plus are its Apple Action Button and the customisation it provides, A18 Chip and new Camera Control.
The iPhone 16 Plus excels in its photography, though – especially compared to its predecessor. The 48-megapixel main and 12MP ultrawide cameras are versatile shooters that, combined with better procession, new photo-taking styles and the Camera Control, make for an incredible snapping experience.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max sports the biggest iPhone display and the longest-lasting battery, but the iPhone 16 Plus will still last plenty long enough for most users. It will easily see you through from early morning to late evening, and the faster charging speeds are a welcome addition.
The iPhone 16 Plus is the best iteration of a big-screen iPhone made for masses. Not everyone that wants a large display needs (or wants to pay for) everything the iPhone 16 Pro Max offers. The Plus offers all-new features like the Camera Control and awesome performance thanks to its A18 chip, with an abundance of the best features that were previously locked away on Pro models.
While the iPhone 15 Plus is still a more-than satisfactory device, if you currently have anything older the 16 Plus might be worth the upgrade – especially if you love taking photos. Coming in the same five beautiful colourways of the iPhone 16, the 128GB, 256GB and 512GB models of the iPhone 16 Plus will set you back AU1,599 / AU$1,799 / AU$2,149.
