The Best iPhone 16 Plus plans in Australia (March 2025)

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The iPhone 16 Plus might not be the biggest iPhone 16 – that title is owned by the iPhone Pro Max – and it's not even the newest iPhone after the release of the iPhone 16e. However, if you want all the benefits of Apple's latest iPhone family, like the Camera Control, action button and Apple Intelligence with a massive 6.7-inch display the iPhone 16 Plus is for you.

You can grab the iPhone 16 Plus outright from retailers like JB-Hi-FI, The Good Guys and Amazon. However, while it might not be the ultra large and powerful iPhone 16 Pro Max, the Plus is still a premium product, and paying it off over time along with a SIM plan can be a lot more comfortable mentally and on your bank account. Of course, you can pair it with one of our best SIM-only plans if you would prefer to buy outright.

If pairing your new iPhone 16 Plus with a SIM from a major telco is the route you choose though, you've picked a great time to do so. Vodafone is celebrating it's doubled network coverage with double data and a AU$10 discount on all it's SIM plans – and you can learn more below.

Best iPhone 16 Plus plans: our picks

Best overall iPhone 16 Plus plan

iPhone 16 Plus (128GB) | 100GB | 24 Months | AU$97.28

iPhone 16 Plus (128GB) | 100GB | 24 Months | AU$97.28 (for 12 months, then AU$107.28)

Even if you don't need a massive amount of data, Vodafone is giving it to you – at a more affordable price. Not only has the Vodafone Small plan gotten a AU$10 discount, it's also had its data doubled – meaning you get a whopping 100GB of data for only AU$39p/m, plus three months of Binge to stream for free.

Total cost over 24 months | AU$2,454.72

Best premium iPhone 16 Plus plan

iPhone 16 Plus (128GB) | 360GB | 24 Months | AU107.28

iPhone 16 Plus (128GB) | 360GB | 24 Months | AU107.28(for 12 months, then AU$117.28)

Need the big data to go with the big display of your iPhone 16 Plus? It's hard to get much bigger at this price than the 360GB data of this data-boosted and discounted AU$39 Medium Vodafone plan. You get reliable and fast 5G connectivity, and even three free months of Binge to use your data on.

Total cost over 24 months | AU$2,694.72

Compare iPhone 16 Plus telco plans

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.

Other iPhone 16 Plus deals

Amazon | Trade-in your old device & get up to $800 towards your new iPhone 16 Plus

Amazon | Trade-in your old device & get up to $800 towards your new iPhone 16 Plus

If you're looking to buy outright, this might the best deal – especially if you don't mind trading in your old device. If you earn the full AU$800, your new iPhone 16 will cost only AU$599.

Apple | iPhone 16 Plus | Up to AU$1,125 off with a trade-in at Apple

Apple | iPhone 16 Plus | Up to AU$1,125 off with a trade-in at Apple

Apple isn't offering any deals at the moment, but if you'd prefer to buy your new iPhone 16 Plus outright directly from Apple and don't mind trading in your old phone (or Apple Watch and Tablet) you can take a good amount off your new handset.

Kogan | Kogan First members get AU$100 of credit

Kogan | Kogan First members get AU$100 of credit

If you're looking to buy outright without trading in your old handset, this is a deal worth considering – especially if you shop on Kogan regularly. By signing up as a Kogan First member (free for 14 days) you will grab AU$100 credit to go towards your next purchase when you buy an iPhone 16 Plus.

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What are the new features for the iPhone 16 Plus?

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.

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.

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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