Best iPhone 15 plans in Australia (July 2025)

Even with the iPhone 17 family on the horizon, the iPhone 15 remains one of Australia's best smartphones – especially for those looking for a premium Apple experience without the cost. The iPhone 15 Pro is more powerful (and bigger), and the iPhone 16e is Apple's latest budget offering – but the almost two-year-old iPhone offers exceptional value for most users, earning a near-perfect score in our iPhone 15 review.

I personally think the iPhone 16e is the cheap iPhone to buy, but it's a neck-and-neck battle between it and the iPhone 15, and the older model is the clear choice for those who need a versatile camera. It can still easily be picked up from major Aussie retailers like JB Hi-Fi, Amazon and The Good Guys, and, thanks to Apple EOFY sales, you can nab it for close to AU$1,000. That's still more expensive than the best cheap phones, though – so paying it off on a plan from Vodafone or Optus will be a more attractive option for many.

There are plenty of offerings to shop though, which can make it hard to find the best plan for you. That's why we've done the hard work of comparing plans to help you make an informed decision. Whether you're looking for the most affordable plan or a generous data allowance, we've got the details on the best iPhone 15 plans below.

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Best iPhone 15 plans: our picks

Best overall iPhone 15 plan

iPhone 15 (128GB) | 100GB data | 24 months | AU$91.04 p/m (for 12 months, then AU$101.04 p/m)

The iPhone 15 is still an excellent smartphone in 2025 – especially if you're not fussed about accessing Apple Intelligence features. And, if you're in the market, there are few better ways to snag it than with the Vodafone small plan. For a dirt-cheap AU$39 p/m (for the first 12 months, before it reverts to an affordable AU$49 p/m), customers get a whopping 100GB of data thanks to Vodafone's double-data deal

Total cost over 24 months is AU$2,304.96

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Best premium iPhone 15 plan

iPhone 15 (128GB) | 360GB data | 24 months | AU$101.04 p/m (for 12 months, then AU$111.04 p/m)

Opting for a more budget-friendly iPhone so you can spend more on your data allowance? Vodafone is also offering a AU$10 discount and double data on its Medium plan, too – meaning you'll get a massive 360GB of monthly data for just AU$49 p/m on the first 12 months. The medium plan doesn't just offer a larger data pool – this more expensive plan also provides unlimited international calls and texts to dozens of countries, and 300 minutes to others.

Total cost over 24 months is AU$2,544.96

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Compare iPhone 15 telco plans

If you’re curious what’s available from all the major carriers, here’s a look at what you’ll be paying each month for the iPhone 15 with 128GB of storage on a 24-month contract.

Other iPhone 15 deals

Vodafone | trade-in and get up to AU$1,500 in credit

Vodafone allows for more savings with their trade-in ability. While you'll only reach the heights of AU$1,500 credit by trading in an iPhone 15 Pro Max with 1TB of storage in perfect condition, and even then you'll likely fall short, the value of this deal is hard to ignore. If you're buying a new phone you may as well use the old one to make it cheaper – just note that to take advantage of this deal you must stay connected to your chosen Vodafone plan.

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Optus - trade-in an eligible phone and Get a gift card valued up to $1,400

This deal is a bit trickier, as the AU$1,400 number comes from the potential trade-in of a Samsung Galaxy S23 in good working order, plus a AU$500 bonus when you buy a Samsung Galaxy S24 series phone. Nevertheless, chances are you're not going to want to trade in a phone that's going to earn that kind of money anyway. So if you want to go with Optus and are looking to make the iPhone 15 a bit more budget-friendly by trading in your iPhone 13, this is a good deal.

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Apple Trade In | Get AU$70–AU$1,090 in credit towards your new iPhone 15

Apple is offering anywhere between AU$70 to AU$1,090 in credit towards your new iPhone when you trade in an older device, though unfortunately Apple only accepts other iPhones for trade-in. You’ll keep your trade-in device until you receive your new iPhone, and once you’ve received it, you’ll get instructions on how to drop your older device off. After it’s been received and assessed by Apple, a credit will be applied to your original payment method.

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iPhone 15 key information

Much like the iPhone's that have been rolling out since 2007, the iPhone 15 continues Apple's penchant for small upgrades on the predecessor. However, that doesn't stop users from wanting the latest and greatest – and the 15 is a more attractive upgrade than usual, even if you're already the owner of an iPhone 14, thanks to one key feature.

The biggest addition to this model is that it has finally ditched the notch at the top of its screen, in favour of the Dynamic Island that has been seen on the latest iPhone Pro and Pro Max, and more powerful models of the iPhone 15. While it seems like a small change, and it is, it does make for a quite dramatically more attractive display.

It's easy to get down into the trenches and compare it to this phone and that, but the fact is that it's a truly wonderful smartphone. It was only the very smallest issues in our iPhone 15 review that held it back from a perfect five-star rating. So, while it doesn't have the chipset of the iPhone 15 Pro, the iPhone 15's A16 Bionic chipset is still incredibly powerful, and with a beautiful and functional colour-infused back glass, a bright display, USB-C charging port and exceptional camera, there's plenty to love.