Best iPhone 15 Plus plans in Australia (September 2025)

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The iPhone 17 and its many variants – including a rumoured iPhone 17 Air – are set to be announced soon, but for those seeking a cheaper upgrade, there are few better options than the iPhone 15 Plus.

It might not have the power for Apple Intelligence features like writing prompts and custom emojis. However, if you want an excellent smartphone with a big display and smooth performance, the iPhone 15 Plus is a great choice. Plus, as it approaches its second birthday, it's becoming more affordable when bought outright from retailers like The Good Guys and Amazon.

Unlike retailers, which stock popular phones for years, telcos often have limited stock of older devices, as is the case here. As of writing, Optus is the only member of the big three still carrying the iPhone 15 Plus. However, until September 9, it is cutting the prices of its small and medium plans by AU$15 per month for the first 12 months – giving you two very enticing options for the best iPhone 15 Plus plans.

Best iPhone 15 Plus plans: our picks

Best overall iPhone 15 Plus plan

iPhone 15 Plus (128GB) | 50GB data | 24 months | AU$98.29p/m

iPhone 15 Plus (128GB) | 50GB data | 24 months | AU$98.29p/m

Already the best option for the iPhone 15 Plus thanks to an old 20% off deal, this AU$15 p/m saving makes this current Optus plan almost AU$5 cheaper per month. This plan runs on the Optus 5G network, offers unlimited national calls and texts and provides a more than suitable 50GB of data per month. You can also opt for faster connection with an eSIM.

Total cost over 24 months is AU$2,358.96

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Best premium iPhone 15 Plus plan

iPhone 15 Plus (128GB) | 200GB data | 24 months | AU$108.29p/m

iPhone 15 Plus (128GB) | 200GB data | 24 months | AU$108.29p/m

If the deal above isn't quite for you, it's likely that you're looking for a larger data pool or unlimited international calls and texts. Fortunately, this Optus Medium Choice Plus plan provides both – a stunning 200GB of monthly data and unlimited international communication to 35 destinations for an affordable price.

Total cost over 24 months is AU$2,802.96

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Compare iPhone 15 Plus telco plans

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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iPhone 15 Plus: Key information

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 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. While the iPhone 15 Plus launched at prices starting at AU$1,649, the 128GB model can now regularly be had for less than AU$1,400.

iPhone 15 Plus: Specs

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iPhone 15 range: specs
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iPhone 15

iPhone 15 Plus

iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro Max

Dimensions:

147.6 mm x 71.6 mm x 7.80 mm

160.9 mm x 77.8 mm x 7.80 mm

146.6 mm x 70.6 mm x 8.25 mm

159.9 mm x 76.7 mm x 8.25 mm

Weight:

171g

201g

187g

221g

Display:

6.1-inch OLED

6.7-inch OLED

6.1-inch OLED

6.7-inch OLED

Resolution:

2556 x 1179 pixels

2796 x 1290 pixels

2556 x 1179 pixels

2796 x 1290 pixels

Refresh rate:

60Hz

60Hz

Adaptive 1-120Hz

Adaptive 1-120Hz

Chipset:

A16 Bionic

A16 Bionic

A17 Pro

A17 Pro

Rear cameras:

48MP main, 12MP ultrawide

48MP main, 12MP ultrawide

48MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom

48MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom

Front camera:

12MP

12MP

12MP

12MP

Storage:

128GB, 256GB, 512GB

128GB, 256GB, 512GB

128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

256GB, 512GB, 1TB

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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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