For those seeking an all-powerful smartphone without the matching massive size, the iPhone 16 Pro is the perfect solution – offering the power of the iPhone 16 Pro Max in a pocketable 6.3-inch frame. In our iPhone 16 Pro review, our tester outright stated Apple had made "no concessions" for its more manageable size; delivering more power than most people need and snapping stunning photos.
The iPhone 17 series is on the way, which means that iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max only have a few more months as the best iPhone on the market. However, that means that we're starting to see some awesome deals from retailers like JB Hi-Fi, Amazon and The Good Guys – which could make buying outright and pairing it with one of our best SIM-only plans the more affordable option. While pairing a discounted device with a SIM-only plan is a smart move, the phone's premium power comes at a cost, making it far from a cheap purchase.
This is why many people will prefer to pay off the device over time with a plan from providers like Vodafone or Optus. That's where we come in. We've analysed every option available to find the two best iPhone 16 Pro plans for both the budget buyer and the high-data user.
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Not convinced by the plans above or just want to check all your options? Here's every plan that Vodafone, Telstra and Optus are offering on the 128GB iPhone 16 Pro over a 24-month contract.
What are the new features for the iPhone 16 Pro?
Announced on September 10th at Apple's 2024 Glowtime event, the iPhone 16 Pro starts at AU$1,799 for the 128GB model. It also comes in five more toned-down or sophisticated colours compared to the more fun colourways of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, those being Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium and Desert Titanium.
The iPhone 16 Pro sports a display that is considerably larger than that of its predecessor, but the difference is also a lot more significant than the 0.18-inches on the specs sheet, thanks to the smaller bezels of the 16 Pro's 6.3-inch display. The iPhone 16 Pro also offers the all-new Camera Control button that lets you snap photos like a digital camera and quickly select from different modes.
Speaking of the 16 Pro's camera, if you love taking photos it might be worth the upgrade, even if you're the proud owner of an iPhone 15 Pro, thanks to its 5x optical zoom periscope camera that was previously locked away on the Pro Max. More than that, it has a new 48MP ultra-wide camera, and the iPhone 16 Pro's 48MP main lens has a new faster sensor that allows for 4K video capture at 120fps.
With a new A18 Pro chip to easily power Apple's new AI functionality through Apple Intelligence and a larger battery than ever before, the iPhone 16 Pro is the best iPhone yet – especially if you want to avoid the massive screen of the iPhone 16 Pro Max. It is also the best iPhone you can get if you don't require large amounts of storage, as it starts at 128GB, with options through to 1TB.
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