If you want an excellent smartphone with a large display, the iPhone 15 Plus still fits the bill – and there's plenty of options regarding the best iPhone 15 Plus plans. If you want the biggest and best iPhone, though – that crown now sits atop the 6.9-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max (or the 6.7-inch iPhone 16 Plus if you don't require the power).
Nonetheless, even with newer offerings, the iPhone 15 Plus is an excellent option for those looking for a large screen and top-tier performance without paying an absolute premium. Unfortunately, it's still an iPhone – and while it's cheaper than it once was, it will still cost you a pretty penny when buying outright, barring a discount from Amazon or The Good Guys.
That's why the best iPhone 15 Plus plans are so popular – letting you receive your new device quickly and pay it off over time – even if it does cost you a little more in the long run. Right now is a great time to do so... if you're looking to buy any other iPhone other than the 15 Plus.
Right now, Vodafone is taking AU$10 off its mobile plans, plus a free three-month subscription to Binge. Unfortunately, Vodafone is offering plans on every iPhone – iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models, the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 13 – except the iPhone 15 Plus.
That makes Optus the best telco for the 15 Plus, but the only deals it's currently offering is AU$20 in SubHub credit with its AU$79 Promo plan and AU$82 Choice Plus plan. While Telstra's is offering deal is AU$10 off the first six months with a new upfront mobile plan – which is still more expensive than the plans of Optus and Vodafone.
Given that Vodafone is the telco to go with right now, we recommend opting for the smaller iPhone 15, or splurging a little on the iPhone 16 Plus. You can find all the details on the best plans for those phones below, or read on to learn more about the best iPhone 15 Plus Plans.
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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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What are the new features for the iPhone 15 Plus?
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 new 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. Pricing for the iPhone 15 Plus starts at AU$1,649 for the model with 128GB of storage, moving up to AU$1,849 for the 256GB model, or AU$2,199 for the 512GB version.
