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

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In this iPhone 16e guide:

iPhone 16e plans
iPhone 16e price
iPhone 16e features
iPhone 16e plan providers
How to choose the best iPhone 16e plan for you

While ostensibly replacing the 2022 iPhone SE, the new iPhone 16e is thought of more like a cheaper iPhone 16 rather than a "budget" iPhone. It's a little more expensive than the SE it replaces, but also a lot more capable.

iPhone 16e plans

The iPhone 16e is available on mobile plans from Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone. All three providers offer the choice of 24-month and 36-month repayment terms. A 24-month term means you'll own your iPhone 16e faster, while a 36-month term lowers your monthly cost.

36-month iPhone 16e plans

iPhone 16e 128GB Plans

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#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $49 Small Plan 100GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply. $66.75/mth Min. cost $1,038 Go to Site	$66.75/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,038	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $59 Medium Plan 360GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply. $76.75/mth Min. cost $1,048 Go to Site	$76.75/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,048	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus $55 Optus Choice Plus Plan 50GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $200 on iPhone 16e when you pay it off over 36 months and remain on an eligible SIM plan. $77.18/mth Min. cost $1,053.64 Go to Site	$77.18/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,053.64	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $69 Large Plan 720GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply. $86.75/mth Min. cost $1,058 Go to Site	$86.75/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,058	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus $65 Optus Choice Plus Plan 200GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $200 on iPhone 16e when you pay it off over 36 months and remain on an eligible SIM plan. $87.18/mth Min. cost $1,063.64 Go to Site	$87.18/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,063.64	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus $79 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $200 on iPhone 16e when you pay it off over 36 months and remain on an eligible SIM plan. $91.18/mth Min. cost $1,067.64 Go to Site	$91.18/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,067.64	Go to Site
#7	Telstra	Telstra $65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth. $92.75/mth Min. cost $1,064 Link not supplied	$92.75/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,064	Link not supplied
#8	Telstra	Telstra $75 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth. $102.75/mth Min. cost $1,074 Link not supplied	$102.75/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,074	Link not supplied
#9	Optus	Optus $85 Optus Choice Plus Plan 400GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $200 on iPhone 16e when you pay it off over 36 months and remain on an eligible SIM plan. $107.18/mth Min. cost $1,083.64 Go to Site	$107.18/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,083.64	Go to Site
#10	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth. $126.75/mth Min. cost $1,098 Link not supplied	$126.75/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,098	Link not supplied

iPhone 16e 256GB Plans

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#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $49 Small Plan 100GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply. $72.30/mth Min. cost $1,237.80 Go to Site	$72.30/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,237.80	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $59 Medium Plan 360GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply. $82.30/mth Min. cost $1,247.80 Go to Site	$82.30/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,247.80	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus $55 Optus Choice Plus Plan 50GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $200 on iPhone 16e when you pay it off over 36 months and remain on an eligible SIM plan. $82.74/mth Min. cost $1,253.80 Go to Site	$82.74/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,253.80	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $69 Large Plan 720GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply. $92.30/mth Min. cost $1,257.80 Go to Site	$92.30/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,257.80	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus $65 Optus Choice Plus Plan 200GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $200 on iPhone 16e when you pay it off over 36 months and remain on an eligible SIM plan. $92.74/mth Min. cost $1,263.80 Go to Site	$92.74/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,263.80	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus $79 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $200 on iPhone 16e when you pay it off over 36 months and remain on an eligible SIM plan. $96.74/mth Min. cost $1,267.80 Go to Site	$96.74/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,267.80	Go to Site
#7	Telstra	Telstra $65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth. $98.30/mth Min. cost $1,263.80 Link not supplied	$98.30/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,263.80	Link not supplied
#8	Telstra	Telstra $75 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth. $108.30/mth Min. cost $1,273.80 Link not supplied	$108.30/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,273.80	Link not supplied
#9	Optus	Optus $85 Optus Choice Plus Plan 400GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $200 on iPhone 16e when you pay it off over 36 months and remain on an eligible SIM plan. $112.74/mth Min. cost $1,283.80 Go to Site	$112.74/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,283.80	Go to Site
#10	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth. $132.30/mth Min. cost $1,297.80 Link not supplied	$132.30/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,297.80	Link not supplied

iPhone 16e 512GB Plans

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#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $49 Small Plan 100GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply. $82.02/mth Min. cost $1,587.72 Go to Site	$82.02/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,587.72	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $59 Medium Plan 360GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply. $92.02/mth Min. cost $1,597.72 Go to Site	$92.02/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,597.72	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus $55 Optus Choice Plus Plan 50GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments $98.02/mth Min. cost $1,603.72 Go to Site	$98.02/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,603.72	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $69 Large Plan 720GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply. $102.02/mth Min. cost $1,607.72 Go to Site	$102.02/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,607.72	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus $65 Optus Choice Plus Plan 200GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments $108.02/mth Min. cost $1,613.72 Go to Site	$108.02/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,613.72	Go to Site
#6	Telstra	Telstra $65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth. $108.02/mth Min. cost $1,613.72 Link not supplied	$108.02/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,613.72	Link not supplied
#7	Optus	Optus $79 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply. $112.02/mth Min. cost $1,617.72 Go to Site	$112.02/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,617.72	Go to Site
#8	Telstra	Telstra $75 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth. $118.02/mth Min. cost $1,623.72 Link not supplied	$118.02/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,623.72	Link not supplied
#9	Optus	Optus $85 Optus Choice Plus Plan 400GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 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 $128.02/mth Min. cost $1,633.72 Go to Site	$128.02/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,633.72	Go to Site
#10	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth. $142.02/mth Min. cost $1,647.72 Link not supplied	$142.02/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,647.72	Link not supplied

24-month iPhone 16e plans

iPhone 16e 128GB Plans

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#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $49 Small Plan 100GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply. $80.62/mth Min. cost $1,037.88 Go to Site	$80.62/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,037.88	Go to Site
#2	Optus	Optus $55 Optus Choice Plus Plan 50GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $200 on iPhone 16e when you pay it off over 24 months and remain on an eligible SIM plan. $88.27/mth Min. cost $1,053.64 Go to Site	$88.27/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,053.64	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $59 Medium Plan 360GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply. $90.62/mth Min. cost $1,047.88 Go to Site	$90.62/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,047.88	Go to Site
#4	Optus	Optus $65 Optus Choice Plus Plan 200GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $200 on iPhone 16e when you pay it off over 24 months and remain on an eligible SIM plan. $98.27/mth Min. cost $1,063.64 Go to Site	$98.27/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,063.64	Go to Site
#5	Vodafone	Vodafone $69 Large Plan 720GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply. $100.62/mth Min. cost $1,057.88 Go to Site	$100.62/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,057.88	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus $79 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $200 on iPhone 16e when you pay it off over 24 months and remain on an eligible SIM plan. $102.27/mth Min. cost $1,067.64 Go to Site	$102.27/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,067.64	Go to Site
#7	Telstra	Telstra $65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth. $106.62/mth Min. cost $1,063.88 Link not supplied	$106.62/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,063.88	Link not supplied
#8	Telstra	Telstra $75 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth. $116.62/mth Min. cost $1,073.88 Link not supplied	$116.62/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,073.88	Link not supplied
#9	Optus	Optus $85 Optus Choice Plus Plan 400GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $200 on iPhone 16e when you pay it off over 24 months and remain on an eligible SIM plan. $118.27/mth Min. cost $1,083.64 Go to Site	$118.27/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,083.64	Go to Site
#10	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth. $140.62/mth Min. cost $1,097.88 Link not supplied	$140.62/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,097.88	Link not supplied

iPhone 16e 256GB Plans

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#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $49 Small Plan 100GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply. $88.95/mth Min. cost $1,237.80 Go to Site	$88.95/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,237.80	Go to Site
#2	Optus	Optus $55 Optus Choice Plus Plan 50GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $200 on iPhone 16e when you pay it off over 24 months and remain on an eligible SIM plan. $96.61/mth Min. cost $1,253.80 Go to Site	$96.61/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,253.80	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $59 Medium Plan 360GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply. $98.95/mth Min. cost $1,247.80 Go to Site	$98.95/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,247.80	Go to Site
#4	Optus	Optus $65 Optus Choice Plus Plan 200GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $200 on iPhone 16e when you pay it off over 24 months and remain on an eligible SIM plan. $106.61/mth Min. cost $1,263.80 Go to Site	$106.61/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,263.80	Go to Site
#5	Vodafone	Vodafone $69 Large Plan 720GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply. $108.95/mth Min. cost $1,257.80 Go to Site	$108.95/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,257.80	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus $79 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $200 on iPhone 16e when you pay it off over 24 months and remain on an eligible SIM plan. $110.61/mth Min. cost $1,267.80 Go to Site	$110.61/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,267.80	Go to Site
#7	Telstra	Telstra $65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth. $114.95/mth Min. cost $1,263.80 Link not supplied	$114.95/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,263.80	Link not supplied
#8	Telstra	Telstra $75 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth. $124.95/mth Min. cost $1,273.80 Link not supplied	$124.95/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,273.80	Link not supplied
#9	Optus	Optus $85 Optus Choice Plus Plan 400GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $200 on iPhone 16e when you pay it off over 24 months and remain on an eligible SIM plan. $126.61/mth Min. cost $1,283.80 Go to Site	$126.61/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,283.80	Go to Site
#10	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth. $148.95/mth Min. cost $1,297.80 Link not supplied	$148.95/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,297.80	Link not supplied

iPhone 16e 512GB Plans

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#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $49 Small Plan 100GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply. $103.54/mth Min. cost $1,587.96 Go to Site	$103.54/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,587.96	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $59 Medium Plan 360GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply. $113.54/mth Min. cost $1,597.96 Go to Site	$113.54/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,597.96	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus $55 Optus Choice Plus Plan 50GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments $119.53/mth Min. cost $1,603.72 Go to Site	$119.53/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,603.72	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $69 Large Plan 720GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply. $123.54/mth Min. cost $1,607.96 Go to Site	$123.54/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,607.96	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus $65 Optus Choice Plus Plan 200GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments $129.53/mth Min. cost $1,613.72 Go to Site	$129.53/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,613.72	Go to Site
#6	Telstra	Telstra $65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth. $129.54/mth Min. cost $1,613.96 Link not supplied	$129.54/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,613.96	Link not supplied
#7	Optus	Optus $79 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply. $133.53/mth Min. cost $1,617.72 Go to Site	$133.53/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,617.72	Go to Site
#8	Telstra	Telstra $75 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth. $139.54/mth Min. cost $1,623.96 Link not supplied	$139.54/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,623.96	Link not supplied
#9	Optus	Optus $85 Optus Choice Plus Plan 400GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 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 $149.53/mth Min. cost $1,633.72 Go to Site	$149.53/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,633.72	Go to Site
#10	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth. $163.54/mth Min. cost $1,647.96 Link not supplied	$163.54/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,647.96	Link not supplied

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iPhone 16e deals

If you're looking to get your iPhone 16e on a plan, there are a few deals to be aware of.

Vodafone: Vodafone is currently running a double data deal on its mobile plans. This means you'll get 100GB instead of 50GB with Vodafone's cheapest iPhone 16e plan. You'll also save $10 per month for the length of your phone repayment term.

Telstra: Customers who want to take up Telstra's "Premium" plan with 300GB of data will save $20 per month on fees for their first 12 months. This offer runs until March 10.

How much does the iPhone 16e cost in Australia?

The iPhone 16e starts at $999 with 128GB of storage, making it the cheapest iPhone you can buy in Australia that's not a refurbished model. While the iPhone 16e has a higher starting price than the iPhone SE it ostensibly replaces, it is $250 cheaper than buying an iPhone 15, or $400 cheaper than the entry-level iPhone 16.

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

iPhone 16 pricing

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

iPhone 16e review: Missed its Mac mini moment

The iPhone 16e is a good iPhone, but it's very easy to imagine how it could have been great. While it's hard to fault features like performance and battery life, Apple cut a few too many corners for the $999 starting price. Read our review.

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iPhone 16e features

Apple Intelligence

As with the rest of the iPhone 16 family, the iPhone 16e gets access to Apple's take on AI. 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.

iPhone 16e design

The iPhone 16e harkens back to the iPhone 14 in terms of aesthetic. It's mostly screen, but with a notch instead of the dynamic island found on the iPhone 14 Pro and up.

The display measures in at 6.1-inch, making it a sizeable step up from the 4.7-inch screen found on the last iPhone SE. It's also an OLED panel rather than an LCD, which means more vibrant colours, better contrast, and deeper blacks. The display is protected with Apple's first-generation Ceramic Shield technology, rather than the second-generation from the rest of the iPhone 16 family.

Other features worth calling out are IP68 water resistance, wireless charging, and a USB-C port instead of a Lightning connector. The iPhone 16e doesn't support MagSafe accessories, however.

As with the iPhone 16 family, the iPhone 16e has an action button instead of a mute switch. By default, a long press swaps your device from silent to loud and vice versa. You can swap this out for a different action, however, such as starting a voice memo, turning on an accessibility feature, or opening a shortcut.

iPhone 16e camera

The iPhone 16e has a similar 48MP primary lens to that found in the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. It has the same resolution, but a lower pixel size. While it's a single lens, it can also do 2x zoom thanks to the large sensor size. There's also a 12MP selfie camera on the front, but no other camera lenses.

Apple iPhone 16e camera samples

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

iPhone 16e battery

Apple says the iPhone 16e features improved battery life when compared to the standard thanks to its new in-house "C1" mode. Despite being roughly the same size, Apple claims the iPhone 16e will offer up to 26 hours of video playback compared to the 22-hour figure for the iPhone 16.

During our testing, we found the iPhone 16e battery was able to get around eight hours of screen time per charge. That's an hour longer than the standard iPhone 16, and should be enough for around two days of moderate usage per charge.

iPhone 16e processor

The iPhone 16e features an A18 processor, just like the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. The only difference is the iPhone 16 variant features four graphics cores, rather than five. This can make a difference in some very demanding games, but otherwise doesn't matter much.

iPhone 16e eSIM

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

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 16e 5G

The iPhone 16e 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.

Click to Activate Interactive Map

Coverage information is collected from carriers and other third party sources. This is approximate coverage only and does not include indoor coverage. Actual speed and performance depends on your location and device. Local conditions and things like natural and artificial physical features of an area all affect your reception. Coverage © Mosaik

Cheap iPhone models compared

	iPhone 16e	iPhone 15	iPhone 16
Display	6.1-inch OLED	6.1-inch OLED	6.1-inch OLED
Resolution	Super Retina XDR	Super Retina XDR	Super Retina XDR
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz	60Hz
Rear Cameras	48MP	48MP + 12MP	48MP + 12MP
Front Camera	12MP	12MP	12MP
Processor	A18	A16	A18
Storage	128GB - 512GB	128GB - 512GB	128GB - 512GB
Water-Resistance	IP68	IP68	IP68
5G	Sub 6	Sub 6	Sub 6
Protection	Ceramic Shield	Ceramic Shield	Ceramic Shield 2
Price	From $999	From $1,249	From $1,399

iPhone 16e plan providers

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

Telstra iPhone 16e plans

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

Telstra plans

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 16e plans

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

Optus plans

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 16e plans

Bundling options
Access to Vodafone's famous $5 roaming

Vodafone plans

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 16e plan for you

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

Answering "how much mobile data do I use" can help you avoid overspending. Don't pay for more data than you need
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
If you're a frequent overseas traveller consider any international roaming inclusions
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.