Apple iPhone 16 Pro: Best plans, prices, and deals in Australia


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The iPhone 16 family is now available! If you're considering the standard iPhone 16, it's a pretty solid upgrade. It gets a new A18 processor, an improved ultra-wide lens with macro photography, a larger battery, the action button from the iPhone 15 Pro, and the all-new camera control button. 

iPhone 16 Pro plans


The iPhone 16 Pro is available on plans from Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone. All three providers give you the choice of a 24-month or 36-month repayment term. A 24-month term means you own your iPhone 16 Pro faster, but a 36-month term means you'll pay a lower monthly bill. 

36-month iPhone 16 Pro plans

iPhone 16 Pro 128GB Plans

iPhone 16 Pro 128GB
#1
Vodafone
Vodafone

$49 Small Plan

  • 100GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply.
$88.97/mth
Min. cost $1,837.92
#2
Vodafone
Vodafone

$59 Medium Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply.
$98.97/mth
Min. cost $1,847.92
#3
Optus
Optus

$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
$104.96/mth
Min. cost $1,853.56
#4
Vodafone
Vodafone

$69 Large Plan

  • 720GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply.
$108.97/mth
Min. cost $1,857.92
#5
Optus
Optus

$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 200GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
$114.96/mth
Min. cost $1,863.56
#6
Telstra
Telstra

$65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$114.97/mth
Min. cost $1,863.92
Link not supplied
#7
Optus
Optus

$79 Optus Promo Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply.
$118.96/mth
Min. cost $1,867.56
#8
Telstra
Telstra

$75 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 180GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$124.97/mth
Min. cost $1,873.92
Link not supplied
#9
Optus
Optus

$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 400GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply
$134.96/mth
Min. cost $1,883.56
#10
Telstra
Telstra

$99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 300GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$148.97/mth
Min. cost $1,897.92
Link not supplied

iPhone 16 Pro 256GB Plans

iPhone 16 Pro 256GB
#1
Vodafone
Vodafone

$49 Small Plan

  • 100GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply.
$94.52/mth
Min. cost $2,037.72
#2
Vodafone
Vodafone

$59 Medium Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply.
$104.52/mth
Min. cost $2,047.72
#3
Optus
Optus

$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
$110.52/mth
Min. cost $2,053.72
#4
Vodafone
Vodafone

$69 Large Plan

  • 720GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply.
$114.52/mth
Min. cost $2,057.72
#5
Optus
Optus

$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 200GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
$120.52/mth
Min. cost $2,063.72
#6
Telstra
Telstra

$65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$120.52/mth
Min. cost $2,063.72
Link not supplied
#7
Optus
Optus

$79 Optus Promo Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply.
$124.52/mth
Min. cost $2,067.72
#8
Telstra
Telstra

$75 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 180GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$130.52/mth
Min. cost $2,073.72
Link not supplied
#9
Optus
Optus

$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 400GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply
$140.52/mth
Min. cost $2,083.72
#10
Telstra
Telstra

$99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 300GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$154.52/mth
Min. cost $2,097.72
Link not supplied

iPhone 16 Pro 512GB Plans

iPhone 16 Pro 512GB
#1
Vodafone
Vodafone

$49 Small Plan

  • 100GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply.
$104.25/mth
Min. cost $2,388
#2
Vodafone
Vodafone

$59 Medium Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply.
$114.25/mth
Min. cost $2,398
#3
Optus
Optus

$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
$120.24/mth
Min. cost $2,403.64
#4
Vodafone
Vodafone

$69 Large Plan

  • 720GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply.
$124.25/mth
Min. cost $2,408
#5
Optus
Optus

$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 200GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
$130.24/mth
Min. cost $2,413.64
#6
Telstra
Telstra

$65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$130.25/mth
Min. cost $2,414
Link not supplied
#7
Optus
Optus

$79 Optus Promo Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply.
$134.24/mth
Min. cost $2,417.64
#8
Telstra
Telstra

$75 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 180GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$140.25/mth
Min. cost $2,424
Link not supplied
#9
Optus
Optus

$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 400GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply
$150.24/mth
Min. cost $2,433.64
#10
Telstra
Telstra

$99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 300GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$164.25/mth
Min. cost $2,448
Link not supplied

iPhone 16 Pro 1TB Plans

iPhone 16 Pro 1TB
#1
Vodafone
Vodafone

$49 Small Plan

  • 100GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply.
$113.97/mth
Min. cost $2,737.92
#2
Vodafone
Vodafone

$59 Medium Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply.
$123.97/mth
Min. cost $2,747.92
#3
Optus
Optus

$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
$129.96/mth
Min. cost $2,753.56
#4
Vodafone
Vodafone

$69 Large Plan

  • 720GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply.
$133.97/mth
Min. cost $2,757.92
#5
Optus
Optus

$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 200GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
$139.96/mth
Min. cost $2,763.56
#6
Telstra
Telstra

$65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$139.97/mth
Min. cost $2,763.92
Link not supplied
#7
Optus
Optus

$79 Optus Promo Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply.
$143.96/mth
Min. cost $2,767.56
#8
Telstra
Telstra

$75 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 180GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$149.97/mth
Min. cost $2,773.92
Link not supplied
#9
Optus
Optus

$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 400GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply
$159.96/mth
Min. cost $2,783.56
#10
Telstra
Telstra

$99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 300GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$173.97/mth
Min. cost $2,797.92
Link not supplied

24-month iPhone 16 Pro plans

iPhone 16 Pro 128GB Plans

iPhone 16 Pro 128GB
#1
Vodafone
Vodafone

$49 Small Plan

  • 100GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply.
$113.95/mth
Min. cost $1,837.80
#2
Vodafone
Vodafone

$59 Medium Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply.
$123.95/mth
Min. cost $1,847.80
#3
Optus
Optus

$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
$129.94/mth
Min. cost $1,853.56
#4
Vodafone
Vodafone

$69 Large Plan

  • 720GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply.
$133.95/mth
Min. cost $1,857.80
#5
Optus
Optus

$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 200GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
$139.94/mth
Min. cost $1,863.56
#6
Telstra
Telstra

$65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$139.95/mth
Min. cost $1,863.80
Link not supplied
#7
Optus
Optus

$79 Optus Promo Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply.
$143.94/mth
Min. cost $1,867.56
#8
Telstra
Telstra

$75 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 180GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$149.95/mth
Min. cost $1,873.80
Link not supplied
#9
Optus
Optus

$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 400GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply
$159.94/mth
Min. cost $1,883.56
#10
Telstra
Telstra

$99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 300GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$173.95/mth
Min. cost $1,897.80
Link not supplied

iPhone 16 Pro 256GB Plans

iPhone 16 Pro 256GB
#1
Vodafone
Vodafone

$49 Small Plan

  • 100GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply.
$122.29/mth
Min. cost $2,037.96
#2
Vodafone
Vodafone

$59 Medium Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply.
$132.29/mth
Min. cost $2,047.96
#3
Optus
Optus

$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
$138.28/mth
Min. cost $2,053.72
#4
Vodafone
Vodafone

$69 Large Plan

  • 720GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply.
$142.29/mth
Min. cost $2,057.96
#5
Optus
Optus

$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 200GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
$148.28/mth
Min. cost $2,063.72
#6
Telstra
Telstra

$65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$148.29/mth
Min. cost $2,063.96
Link not supplied
#7
Optus
Optus

$79 Optus Promo Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply.
$152.28/mth
Min. cost $2,067.72
#8
Telstra
Telstra

$75 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 180GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$158.29/mth
Min. cost $2,073.96
Link not supplied
#9
Optus
Optus

$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 400GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply
$168.28/mth
Min. cost $2,083.72
#10
Telstra
Telstra

$99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 300GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$182.29/mth
Min. cost $2,097.96
Link not supplied

iPhone 16 Pro 512GB Plans

iPhone 16 Pro 512GB
#1
Vodafone
Vodafone

$49 Small Plan

  • 100GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply.
$136.87/mth
Min. cost $2,387.88
#2
Vodafone
Vodafone

$59 Medium Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply.
$146.87/mth
Min. cost $2,397.88
#3
Optus
Optus

$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
$152.86/mth
Min. cost $2,403.64
#4
Vodafone
Vodafone

$69 Large Plan

  • 720GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply.
$156.87/mth
Min. cost $2,407.88
#5
Optus
Optus

$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 200GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
$162.86/mth
Min. cost $2,413.64
#6
Telstra
Telstra

$65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$162.87/mth
Min. cost $2,413.88
Link not supplied
#7
Optus
Optus

$79 Optus Promo Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply.
$166.86/mth
Min. cost $2,417.64
#8
Telstra
Telstra

$75 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 180GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$172.87/mth
Min. cost $2,423.88
Link not supplied
#9
Optus
Optus

$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 400GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply
$182.86/mth
Min. cost $2,433.64
#10
Telstra
Telstra

$99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 300GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$196.87/mth
Min. cost $2,447.88
Link not supplied

iPhone 16 Pro 1TB Plans

iPhone 16 Pro 1TB
#1
Vodafone
Vodafone

$49 Small Plan

  • 100GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply.
$151.45/mth
Min. cost $2,737.80
#2
Vodafone
Vodafone

$59 Medium Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply.
$161.45/mth
Min. cost $2,747.80
#3
Optus
Optus

$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
$167.44/mth
Min. cost $2,753.56
#4
Vodafone
Vodafone

$69 Large Plan

  • 720GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply.
$171.45/mth
Min. cost $2,757.80
#5
Optus
Optus

$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 200GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
$177.44/mth
Min. cost $2,763.56
#6
Telstra
Telstra

$65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$177.45/mth
Min. cost $2,763.80
Link not supplied
#7
Optus
Optus

$79 Optus Promo Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply.
$181.44/mth
Min. cost $2,767.56
#8
Telstra
Telstra

$75 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 180GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$187.45/mth
Min. cost $2,773.80
Link not supplied
#9
Optus
Optus

$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 400GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply
$197.44/mth
Min. cost $2,783.56
#10
Telstra
Telstra

$99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 300GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$211.45/mth
Min. cost $2,797.80
Link not supplied
Looking for a different iPhone 16 model?

Follow these links to compare plans for the rest of the iPhone 16 family:  

iPhone 16 Pro deals

Here's a look at some of the iPhone 16 Pro deals you can get when you buy the device on a plan.

Vodafone: Vodafone is offering a $200 discount for customers who buy the iPhone 16 Pro on a plan. This discount is divided over the life of your repayment, and is equivalent to a saving of $5.55 per month on a 36-month term. 

Vodafone is also currently running a double data deal and a $10 per month discount on its mobile plans. This means Vodafone's iPhone 16 Pro plans start with 100GB of data. The $10 per month discount lasts for the length of your repayment term, so if you're paying off an iPhone 16 Pro over 36 months, you'll save $10 per month for three years.

How much does the iPhone 16 Pro cost in Australia?


The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are both $50 cheaper than the equivalent devices in the iPhone 15 family. This means you'll pay a minimum of $1,799 for the iPhone 16 Pro, or $2,149 for the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Here's the complete outright pricing for the iPhone 16 family:

iPhone 16 pricing
Phone RRPCheck price on
iPhone 16e (128GB) $999-
iPhone 16e (256GB) $1,199-
iPhone 16e (512GB) $1,549-
iPhone 16 (128GB) $1,399Amazon
iPhone 16 (256GB) $1,599Amazon
iPhone 16 (512GB) $1,949Amazon
iPhone 16 Plus (128GB) $1,599Amazon
iPhone 16 Plus (256GB) $1,799Amazon
iPhone 16 Plus (512GB) $2,149Amazon
iPhone 16 Pro (128GB) $1,799Amazon
iPhone 16 Pro (256GB) $1,999Amazon
iPhone 16 Pro (512GB) $2,349Amazon
iPhone 16 Pro (1TB) $2,749Amazon
iPhone 16 Pro Max (256GB) $2,149Amazon
iPhone 16 Pro Max (512GB) $2,499Amazon
iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) $2,849Amazon

iPhone 16 Pro & iPhone 16 Pro Max review: Practical, not flashy
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iPhone 16 Pro features


iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max

Key new features for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max include larger display, bigger batteries, higher frame rate video capture, and a new ultra-wide lens. They also benefit from a few new features shared with the standard iPhone 16 models, including a more durable screen (said to be 50% tougher than that found in the iPhone 15 models), faster wireless charging, and WiFi 7.

All four new iPhones have a new "button" called camera control. Camera control is used for quickly opening the camera app, taking photos, and adjusting settings. In addition to acting as a button, the camera control is effectively a tiny trackpad. This means you can slide your finger across it to go between camera modes or tweak options like zoom and aperture.

In addition, the iPhone 16 family are considered the flagship devices for Apple Intelligence

Editor's Pick: The best NBN 100 plan

Tangerine's "Speedy NBN" plan is our pick for the best NBN 100 plan for March. 

Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom

Speedy NBN

  • nbn® 100/17 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Includes $20/mth off for the first 6 mths, $65.90/mth for first 6 months, then $85.90/mth + 3 months BINGE. Ends 30.06.25
$65.90/mth
Min. cost $65.90

Apple Intelligence

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max naturally support Apple's new AI features. Dubbed Apple Intelligence, the features are fairly low-touch compared to some of the other implementations we've seen. 

These include writing tools, smart summaries for notifications and email subjects, a more conversational Siri, and image and emoji generation. 

The iPhone 16 family can also the camera control button in a similar way to Google Lens. Clicking and holding camera control while you've got the camera app open can provide information about what you're looking at. Restaurant opening hours and reservation options, band details from a poster, and breed of dog were all examples Apple gave.  

Most Apple Intelligence features are also available on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

iPhone 16 Pro design

While they look pretty similar, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are both slightly larger than past Pro models. 

The iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max has grown to 6.9-inch. This is up from 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch, respectively. The devices are slightly larger and heavier, but Apple has also trimmed down the bezel to reduce the impact of the bigger screens.  

Both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Max are only 3mm taller and 0.9mm wider than their predecessors. 

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max also have the new camera control button for photography. 

iPhone 16 Pro camera

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max both have a new 48MP primary lens and 48MP ultra-wide lens. This marks the first time Apple has moved to a higher resolution lens for ultra-wide, and will allow you to take higher quality macro photos. 

These two cameras are joined by a 5x 12MP optical zoom lens. The lens is the same as what we saw on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, but is now standard on both phone sizes. The smaller iPhone 15 Pro only had a 3x zoom lens. 

Apple has also kitted out the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro with some new video features. The most significant is the ability to shoot 4K at 120 FPS in Dolby Vision. This allows for higher-resolution slow-motion video. A

The two Pro phones also have a new "studio quality" microphone configuration that can record spatial audio. Audio recorded can be adjusted after the fact, allowing you to dull noises out of the frame, eliminate reverb, or create a more cinematic sound. The standard iPhone 16 models can also record in spatial, but don't have the same high-end microphones.

iPhone 16 Pro & iPhone 16 Pro Max camera samples


Check out these camera samples taken on the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Click or tap on any photo to see a larger version. 

iPhone 16 Pro battery

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max both got a significant boost in battery life. Apple says the iPhone 16 Pro now offers up to 27 hours of video playback, up from 22 hours on the iPhone 15 Pro. The iPhone 16 Pro Max lasts even longer, with Apple claiming up to 33 hours of video playback, up from 29 hours. 

In our testing, we found a big improvement to the standard iPhone 16 Pro battery. We were able to get around six hours of screen time per charge, which is more than enough for a full day of usage with a very comfortable buffer. It's a big step up from past Pro models, where we've only been able to get around 4.5 hours of screen time.

We were able to get as much as nine hours of screen time with the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which could even last as much as two full days depending on usage.  

iPhone 16 Pro processor

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are both powered by the new A18 Pro processor. Apple says the A18 Pro delivers 15% faster CPU performance than the iPhone 15 Pro's A17 Pro, and 20% faster graphics. 

iPhone 16 Pro eSIM

US iPhone models haven't had a physical SIM since the iPhone 14, and relied on eSIM. All iPhone 16 models sold in Australia have both eSIM and a physical SIM. This includes the iPhone 16 Pro. 

eSIM (an electronic SIM or embedded SIM) is a rewritable SIM card that’s built directly into the phone. It never leaves your phone. Instead, you simply download a "software SIM" from your provider of choice.

iPhone 16 Pro 5G

The iPhone 16 Pro naturally has 5G connectivity. WhistleOut's coverage checker tool has 5G coverage maps, making it easy to see whether you can get 5G. All you need to do is pop in your address when searching for a new phone plan. After you've done so and hit Search, you can jump straight to the coverage map by tapping See Coverage Map and then tapping Click To Activate Interactive Map

This map will show you what kind of coverage you have in your area. 5G coverage is highlighted using the darkest shade of purple, but unticking 4G and 3G can help make it clearer. The drop-down menu lets you choose between telcos.

Coverage maps are only approximate, only show outdoor coverage, and may be impacted by local conditions such as buildings. 

iPhone 16 models compared

iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max
Display 6.1-inch OLED 6.7-inch OLED 6.3-inch OLED 6.9-inch OLED
Resolution Super Retina XDR Super Retina XDR Super Retina XDR Super Retina XDR
Refresh Rate 60Hz 60Hz 120Hz 120Hz
Rear Cameras 48MP + 12MP 48MP + 12MP 2x 48MP + 12MP + LiDAR 2x 48MP + 12MP + LiDAR
Front Camera 12MP 12MP 12MP 12MP
Processor A18 A18 A18 Pro A18 Pro
Storage 128GB - 512GB 128GB - 512GB 128GB - 1TB 256GB - 1TB
Water-Resistance IP68 
IP68 IP68 IP68
5G Sub 6 Sub 6 Sub 6 Sub 6 
Price From $1,399 From $1,599 From $1,799 From $2,149

iPhone 16 Pro plan providers


Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone are all selling the Phone 16 Pro. Here's a breakdown of the major benefits you can expect each provider to offer. 

Telstra iPhone 16 Pro plans

Telstra

  • Widest 5G coverage in Australia
  • Access to the Telstra Plus perks and rewards program

Telstra iPhone plans are often the priciest on the Australian market, but they do come with a host of perks.

Telstra lets you pay your iPhone off over 12, 24, or 36 months, and all plans are free from excess data charges. If you go over your cap, your data will simply be slowed to speeds of 1.5Mbps, which is still fast enough to stream video in SD. But speeds may be slower during peak times.

Optus iPhone 16 Pro plans

Optus

  • Discounted access to Optus Sport
  • $5 for 5GB of roaming data when overseas 

Optus iPhone plans come with solid data inclusions. 

Higher-end Optus plans also come with unlimited international calls to selected destinations included with the plan. 

All Optus plans are contract-free, and devices can be paid off across 12, 24, or 36 months.

In addition, all Optus postpaid plans are free from excess data charges. If you go over your allowance, you'll be slowed to 1.5Mbps rather than being billed $10 per gigabyte.

Vodafone iPhone 16 Pro plans

Vodafone

  • Bundling options
  • Access to Vodafone's famous $5 roaming

Vodafone iPhone plans may not come with the kinds of freebies and perks you can get from Optus or Telstra, but they have bonuses when it comes to bundling. 

If you have a Vodafone mobile plan, you can get most of the telco's internet plans - NBN, 5G home internet, and 4G home internet - at a discounted rate. 

Vodafone customers also save 5% on their total mobile bill for each postpaid mobile plan on their account after the first. This discount maxes out at 20% and doesn't include handset repayments. 

Vodafone postpaid plans are all free from excess data charges. When you go over your plan allowance, you'll be capped at 2Mbps.

You'll also get access to Vodafone's famous $5 roaming, which is still easily the best way to travel with your Australian phone number.

How to choose the best iPhone 16 Pro plan for you


There are a few key factors to keep in mind when picking an iPhone 16 Pro plan:

  1. Answering "how much mobile data do I use" can help you avoid overspending. Don't pay for more data than you need
  2. Decide whether you want to pay off your phone shorter on a 24-month plan or get a smaller bill over a longer period of time on a 36-month plan
  3. If you're a frequent overseas traveller consider any international roaming inclusions
  4. You may also want to make international phone calls so check if the destinations you may be calling are included in your plan

If you're having trouble deciding, check out our guide to the best iPhone plans

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