iPhone 16 Pro 512GB Prices & Plans
Features
- 6.3 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 12MP, 48MP
- Front Camera: 12MP
- Apple iOS 18
- 5G Capable
- 512GB int. memory (useable capacity will be less)
- Water and Dust Resistance IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres for up to 30 minutes)
- Released in September 2024
- View full specs
Average Score
80/100
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iPhone 16 Pro 512GB
$49 Small Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth interest free handset repayments)
$59 Medium Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Unlimited mins to Zone 1 countries, 300 mins to Zone 2 countries
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth interest free handset repayments)
$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth device payments)
$69 Large Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Unlimited mins to Zone 1 countries, 300 mins to Zone 2 countries
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth interest free handset repayments)
$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth device payments)
$65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan
- Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Uncapped 5G speeds. eSIM available
- No excess data charges in Australia
- Pay by AutoPay + Data Sharing for up to 10 eligible services
- Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth Device repayments)
$79 Optus Promo Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
- Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth device payments)
$49 Small Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth interest free handset repayments)
$59 Medium Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Unlimited mins to Zone 1 countries, 300 mins to Zone 2 countries
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth interest free handset repayments)
$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
- SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply
(1mth plan cost + 36mth device payments)
$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth device payments)
$69 Large Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Unlimited mins to Zone 1 countries, 300 mins to Zone 2 countries
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth interest free handset repayments)
$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth device payments)
$79 Optus Promo Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
- Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth device payments)
$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
- SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply
(1mth plan cost + 24mth device payments)
$49 Small Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth interest free handset repayments)
$59 Medium Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Unlimited mins to Zone 1 countries, 300 mins to Zone 2 countries
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth interest free handset repayments)
$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth device payments)
$69 Large Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Unlimited mins to Zone 1 countries, 300 mins to Zone 2 countries
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth interest free handset repayments)
$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth device payments)
$65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan
- Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Uncapped 5G speeds. eSIM available
- No excess data charges in Australia
- Pay by AutoPay + Data Sharing for up to 10 eligible services
- Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth Device repayments)
$79 Optus Promo Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
- Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth device payments)
$49 Small Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth interest free handset repayments)
$59 Medium Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Unlimited mins to Zone 1 countries, 300 mins to Zone 2 countries
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth interest free handset repayments)
$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
- SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply
(1mth plan cost + 36mth device payments)
$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth device payments)
$69 Large Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Unlimited mins to Zone 1 countries, 300 mins to Zone 2 countries
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth interest free handset repayments)
$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth device payments)
$79 Optus Promo Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
- Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth device payments)
$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
- SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply
(1mth plan cost + 24mth device payments)
$49 Small Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth interest free handset repayments)
$59 Medium Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Unlimited mins to Zone 1 countries, 300 mins to Zone 2 countries
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth interest free handset repayments)
$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth device payments)
$69 Large Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Unlimited mins to Zone 1 countries, 300 mins to Zone 2 countries
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth interest free handset repayments)
$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth device payments)
$65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan
- Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Uncapped 5G speeds. eSIM available
- No excess data charges in Australia
- Pay by AutoPay + Data Sharing for up to 10 eligible services
- Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth Device repayments)
$79 Optus Promo Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
- Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth device payments)
$49 Small Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth interest free handset repayments)
$59 Medium Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Unlimited mins to Zone 1 countries, 300 mins to Zone 2 countries
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth interest free handset repayments)
$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
- SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply
(1mth plan cost + 36mth device payments)
$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth device payments)
$69 Large Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Unlimited mins to Zone 1 countries, 300 mins to Zone 2 countries
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth interest free handset repayments)
$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth device payments)
$79 Optus Promo Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
- Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth device payments)
$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
- SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply
(1mth plan cost + 24mth device payments)
$49 Small Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth interest free handset repayments)
$59 Medium Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Unlimited mins to Zone 1 countries, 300 mins to Zone 2 countries
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth interest free handset repayments)
$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth device payments)
$69 Large Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Unlimited mins to Zone 1 countries, 300 mins to Zone 2 countries
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth interest free handset repayments)
$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth device payments)
$65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan
- Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Uncapped 5G speeds. eSIM available
- No excess data charges in Australia
- Pay by AutoPay + Data Sharing for up to 10 eligible services
- Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth Device repayments)
$79 Optus Promo Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
- Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth device payments)
$49 Small Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth interest free handset repayments)
$59 Medium Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Unlimited mins to Zone 1 countries, 300 mins to Zone 2 countries
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth interest free handset repayments)
$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
- SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply
(1mth plan cost + 36mth device payments)
$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth device payments)
$69 Large Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Unlimited mins to Zone 1 countries, 300 mins to Zone 2 countries
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth interest free handset repayments)
$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth device payments)
$79 Optus Promo Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
- Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth device payments)
$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
- SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply
(1mth plan cost + 24mth device payments)
$49 Small Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth interest free handset repayments)
$59 Medium Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Unlimited mins to Zone 1 countries, 300 mins to Zone 2 countries
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth interest free handset repayments)
$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth device payments)
$69 Large Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Unlimited mins to Zone 1 countries, 300 mins to Zone 2 countries
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth interest free handset repayments)
$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth device payments)
$65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan
- Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Uncapped 5G speeds. eSIM available
- No excess data charges in Australia
- Pay by AutoPay + Data Sharing for up to 10 eligible services
- Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth Device repayments)
$79 Optus Promo Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
- Buy it today on a plan with OptusPay. Pay over time. Interest free. T&Cs apply.
- Daily Roaming from $5/day for 5GB, unlimited standard talk and text in eligible destinations. Fair go policy and T&Cs apply.
- Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 36mth device payments)
$49 Small Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth interest free handset repayments)
$59 Medium Plan
- Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
- Unlimited mins to Zone 1 countries, 300 mins to Zone 2 countries
- No excess data charges
- Get roaming in eligible countries for just $5 extra per day
- Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply.
(1mth plan cost + 24mth interest free handset repayments)
$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan
- Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
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iPhone 16 Pro 512GB Specs
Display
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
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| Screen Resolution | 1206 x 2622 pixels |
| Screen Size | 6.3 inch (16 cm) |
| Touch Screen | Yes |
Camera
| Front |
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| Rear |
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| Flash Type | True Tone flash |
| Video Recording | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
General
| Release Date | September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Apple iOS 18 |
| Processor Type | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) |
| Processor Speed | - |
| Graphics Processor Type | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| SIM Card | Nano-SIM, eSIM |
| Battery Capacity | Not available |
| Battery Features | Fast charging 25W |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Internal | 512GB |
| Expandable | - |
Physical
| Width | 71.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Height | 149.6 mm |
| Thickness | 8.25 mm |
| Weight | 199 grams |
| Material | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), titanium frame (grade 5) |
| Colours | - |
| Water and Dust Resistance | Yes, IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres for up to 30 minutes) |
Features
| Intelligence | Siri |
|---|---|
| NFC | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Face ID, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Proximity sensor |
| Audio Formats | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AA |
| Video Formats | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
Connectivity
| Maximum Data Speed | - |
|---|---|
| WiFi | 802.11ax Wi‑Fi 6 with 2×2 MIMO |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| Networks | 5G / 4G / 3G |
| Frequencies |
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| Headphone jack | Yes |
| Connectivity Features | Bluetooth, Voice over LTE (VoLTE), Wifi-Calling |
iPhone 16 Pro 512GB Reviews
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iPhone 16 Pro 512GB Review
- Much better battery on the iPhone 16 Pro
- Excellent performance
- Photographic styles are great
- Only minor camera improvements
- A little cheaper, but still very expensive
- Camera control is fiddly
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max aren't exactly exciting updates on paper, at least when compared to the last three generations.
The iPhone 15 Pro family introduced the action button, USB-C, the titanium build, and 5x zoom. The iPhone 14 Pro family brought us the always-on display, the dynamic island, and the first 48MP camera in an iPhone. The iPhone 13 Pro added ProMotion and macro photography. I could continue.
With the iPhone 16 Pro family, camera control is the only feature that's truly new, and even then, it's not exclusive to the Pro models. Apple Intelligence is coming in December, but is currently missing in action. And once again, it's not an exclusive feature. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus also get Apple's take on AI, as do last year's Pro models.
None of this is to say the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max aren't an improvement. You get a larger, more durable display, a faster processor, and better battery life. These are all good improvements! They're just not the kind of upgrades that make a phone feel "new" or exciting, even if they're arguably some of the more pragmatic year-on-year changes a manufacturer can make.
This puts the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max in a weird spot. They're both great devices, but the standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are arguably the more exciting phones this year. On top of last year's Pro features, they get camera control, a faster processor, macro photography, and fun new colours. And when the gap between the Pro and standard options is narrower than it has been in quite some time, it begs the question if it's still worth buying Apple's most expensive iPhones?
The practicalities
When it comes to the pragmatic improvements, better battery life is the most noticeable: especially on the standard iPhone 16 Pro. It can now get as much as six hours of screen time per charge when connected to a 5G network, up from around 4.5 hours of screen time on the iPhone 15 Pro.
You're still only looking at around a full day of moderate usage per charge, but you've got a much more comfortable buffer now. You shouldn't have to top up the iPhone 16 Pro throughout the day if you're planning on being out at night, which isn't something that could be said for last year's model. I didn't have to think about battery life when testing the iPhone 16 Pro, which is a refreshing change.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max lasts even longer. I was typically able to get between seven and eight hours of screen time per charge when connected to a 5G network. That's about a day and a half of standard usage, maybe two if you're lucky. It's the best battery we've seen in a flagship phone this year.
If you're predominantly connected to WiFi, you can expect slightly more longevity from both. Mobile connections are slightly more demanding on battery than WiFi.
On the chipset front, Apple says the A18 Pro delivers 15% faster CPU performance than the iPhone 15 Pro's A17 Pro, and 20% faster graphics. If you were to compare this year's phone and last year's side-by-side, you can notice a difference. Apps do open a fraction of a second quicker, which is always nice, but probably not the type of thing you'd spot without a dedicated test. Naturally, the older the model you're coming from, the more impressive the iPhone 16 Pro will seem.
In this trio of features, the upgraded Ceramic Shield display is one you might not even realise is there. Apple says the glass used for iPhone 16 displays is 50% more durable than the glass used in prior models, and twice as durable as the glass found in any other phone.
Extra durability is always welcome, but it's not the kind of feature you can quantify. It works until it doesn't, and even if it's more resilient than in previous years, glass can still shatter with enough force.
It's worth noting you only get regular glass on the back, which doesn't have the same kind of durability claims. As such, most of us will still want a case for the iPhone 16.
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max both have slightly larger displays than previous models. The iPhone 16 Pro now has a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max screen is 6.9-inch. In both cases, that's a 0.2-inch increase.
In my testing, this hasn't made much of a difference. This is partially because the phones also have smaller bezels, offsetting the display increase. The extra size is also more noticeable in terms of height than width, so the day-to-day experience for tasks like typing hasn't changed. My daily driver was previously the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and using the iPhone 16 Pro Max feels almost identical.
Apple Intelligence has been a big part of the iPhone 16 family's marketing, but it won't be available for a little longer. It will initially launch in the United States in October, and swapping to US English will let you try it early if you don't mind your phone trying to force Americanisms into your writing. Australian English is due to be supported in December.
Apple Intelligence will also be rolled out in stages. Initial Apple Intelligence features include notification summarises, writing tools, suggested replies, phone call transcription, a clean-up tool in the photo app, and a new focus mode that only surfaces important notifications. These are the features that will go live in October.
A much smarter Siri, an image generation app, ChatGPT integration, and more are coming down the line, but there's no firm date for these.
I've not tested any Apple Intelligence features yet, but they're something I'll come back to when they properly launch. If Apple Intelligence is the key reason you're thinking about upgrading to an iPhone 16, I'd hold off until the functionality actually goes live and we've had a chance to see if it's actually useful. Especially given that the AI features we've seen on phones this year have been inconsistent at best.
Camera control to Major Tim
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max have under-the-hood camera upgrades - and we'll talk about them shortly - but the biggest changes this year are how you interact with the camera.
Camera control is the big one: a new "button" that's half shutter button, half trackpad. Tapping camera control will instantly open the camera from anywhere, and tapping it again takes the photo.
That's all pretty standard. What's more interesting is the other functionality. Half-pressing camera control brings up a zoom interface, and you can swipe the button to zoom in or out. A double half press lets you move into other settings like aperture, exposure, and tone. There are a whole lot of options you can adjust without even touching the screen.
Camera control (on the left in the above photo) does take a little bit of getting used to, however. Working out the right amount of force for the half press took some effort, and swiping on such a small surface isn't always natural. I dig the tactility it adds to the camera experience, but sometimes using the touchscreen is just easier.
A few other variables can impact how well camera control works for you. I've found it easier to use on the iPhone 16 Pro when compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, simply because it's a lighter phone. I've also found the swiping gesture works better with one of Apple's official cases (which effectively have their own camera control button built into them) compared to when using the phone caseless.
And unless you've got really steady hands, camera control can also introduce blur into your photos. The act of pressing the physical button to take a photo can add just enough camera shake to throw off your shot. Using two hands can help, but your mileage may vary. I've been using camera control to get into the camera faster, but I still predominantly rely on the on-screen for actually taking pictures.
Upgraded photographic styles are the other intriguing camera feature. First introduced on the iPhone 13, photographic styles are filter-like adjustments that happen before you shoot. The initial offering was quite basic - so you could adjust warmth and contrast - but they're now a whole lot more powerful.
The new styles are split up into two groups: undertones and moods. Undertones change the vibe of your photo without impacting skin tones, while moods are almost more like film simulations that give the whole image a very different vibe.
Here's a "standard" photo:
Here I've added a "gold" undertone:
And here's it with the "cozy" mood:
There are over a dozen presets to choose from, and then in each one, you can configure the tone, colour, and in some cases, palate. Colour refers to saturation, palate is the intensity of the style, while tone handles shadows.
Playing with colour and palate can be fun, but tone is arguably the most useful. iPhone cameras have skewed towards eliminating shadows, which can make some images look flatter. Tweaking tone settings lets you bring them back, which can make for a more true-to-life (and potentially nicer) photo.
Here's an out of camera photo:
And here's what it looks like after I've dialed down the tone setting to make the shadows a bit more prominent:
Importantly, photographic styles are now non-destructive, provided you're shooting in HEIC. If you pick the stark black and white style, you can remove it after you've taken the photo if you decide you're not a fan, for example. You can also apply a style to a photo after you've taken it, as a different form of editing.
Photo styles can be chosen on the fly in the camera app, but you can also set up a custom style as a default via the Settings app. If you're happy with the out-of-the-box photo look, you don't need to touch this, but there's a lot of scope for customisation if you're not a fan of Apple's default look.
When it comes to the cameras themselves, the changes feel smaller than in previous years. The most significant is the move to a 48MP ultra-wide lens, up from the 12MP we've seen so far.
The biggest benefit of the new ultra-wide lens is better macro photography. Images are sharper, less noisy, and more detailed. It's a nice improvement for anyone who loves taking macro shots.
The upgrade in image quality might not always be apparent. On some photos it can be pretty easy to spot. Here's a macro shot from the iPhone 15 Pro:
And here's the same image from the iPhone 16 Pro:
You get less blow out, and the whole thing feels a little sharper - especially around the screws.
But this isn't always the case. Here's another iPhone 15 Pro macro shot:
And here's the same image from the iPhone 16 Pro:
The orchid looks great in both, but the background is cleaner in the iPhone 16 Pro image.
When it comes to standard ultra-wide photos, you can also get sharper, cleaner images - you'll just need to look even closer to notice the improvements. There are also times when the new ultra-wide can perform slightly worse, however. If you're ultra-wide shooting in very dark environments, the iPhone 16 Pro can result in somewhat smudgy photos, which wasn't an issue on the iPhone 15 Pro.
The main sensor has also been upgraded, but improvements in photos can be harder spots. I found images from the iPhone 16 Pro to be slightly more detailed than those taken by the iPhone 15 Pro, but I had to zoom in or look on a larger display to spot any differences.
What's a bit more practical is what Apple calls the zero lag shutter. In short, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max shoot photos from the primary lens just a little bit faster than before. This can make a difference when trying to capture motion, for example. I had my partner wave her hand in front, and the iPhone 16 Pro consistently captured a sharp image, while the iPhone 15 Pro exhibited motion blur.
Lastly, there's the 5x zoom lens. It's identical to what was in last year's iPhone 15 Pro Max, but it's also available on the standard iPhone 16 Pro this year. The 5x zoom lens was my favourite in last year's model, so it's great to see it on both. Here's one of my favourite 5x zoom shots from the iPhone 16 Pro:
All in all, the iPhone 16 Pro camera setup is hard to fault. From a technical perspective, it reliably takes great photos in almost any environment. From an aesthetic, you get more flexibility when it comes to getting shots that look the way you want them to look, rather than just the way Apple wants them to look.
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.
There are also a couple of new video features worth calling out. The first is you can now shoot 120 fps video in 4K with Dolby Vision. This allows for very high-resolution slow-motion video, and it's pretty cool, if a bit niche.
Apple also says the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max now have "studio grade" microphones. I shot some footage at a gig on the iPhone 16 Pro over the weekend, and it definitely sounds clearer than what I was getting on last year's model.
There are also audio mixing options that can separate background audio from speech. One mode lets you reduce sounds and voice from sources not visible in the video frame, for example, which sounds neat on paper. The execution can be a bit mixed, however. In one test, the feature mostly removed the audio not in the frame, but left some audible garbled artifacts.
Old but new?
Most of us don't upgrade year on year, so there are a few "old" features that might be new to you depending on what you're upgrading from. These include:
USB-C: Last year, Apple ditched the Lightning port in favour of USB-C. It's now the same connector as on iPads, MacBooks, and Android phones. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max have a 10Gbps port, which can be a godsend. I was able to restore my iPhone 16 Pro Max from iPhone 15 Pro Max in about 40 minutes over a Thunderbolt 4 cable, moving 350GB or so of data across. This would have taken over eight hours over standard USB-C, or nights of slowly downloading my camera library while I sleep if I restored from an iCloud backup.
Action button: Also introduced last year, the action button replaced the mute switch. By default, it toggles silent mode, but you can set it up to do almost anything. Out-of-the-box options let you turn on a focus, open the camera, start recording a voice memo, or turn on the torch, but you can also have it trigger a shortcut. If you want to go into the rabbit hole, this gives you some deep customisation options.
Titanium: Last year's Pro models swapped out stainless steel for titanium. It feels nice, but most of us are going to use a case anyway. The big benefit is that titanium is lighter, and as such, so are the phones. This is especially welcome with the Pro Max models, which are just a bit more manageable thanks to the lighter frame.
Dynamic island: Introduced in the iPhone 14 Pro, the dynamic island is a pill-shaped cut-out that houses the selfie camera and tech needed for Face ID, but also acts as a UI element. It will expand and contract to show extra information. For example, if you're listening to music or a podcast, the dynamic island highlights the album art and gives you a little waveform. Long pressing it gives you access to quick controls, while tapping it takes you back to your music app of choice.
Always-on display: Android phones have had always-on displays for ages, but Apple's implementation is slightly different. Instead of just getting a black background with the time, you still see rich notifications as they come in and a dimmer version of your background.
So, should you upgrade? If you're thinking about an iPhone 16 Pro Max, it's a great buy if you're on an iPhone 13 Pro Max or older. Anything newer and you won't notice too much of a difference. If you're thinking about an iPhone 16 Pro, you could make the case for upgrading from the iPhone 14 Pro thanks to the greatly improved battery life.
iPhone 16 Pro & iPhone 16 Pro Max - Final Thoughts
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max take great phones and make them a little bit better.
This is most impactful for the standard iPhone 16 Pro, which finally doesn't feel like a compromise. It has camera parity with the Pro Max again, but importantly, the battery is much improved to the point where most simply won't have to think about it. If you want the smaller phone, you're not making trade-offs to get it.
At the same time, there's a much narrower gap between the standard and Pro models this time around. Going Pro doesn't get you as many extras as it did in the last two years. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max may be a little bit better than their predecessors, but the standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are a lot better.
New camera features like camera control and photographic styles are available across the board. The standard iPhone 16 models also gain the action button and macro photography this year, as well as an all-new processor (rather than a hand-me-down from a previous generation). The two key improvements you get from the Pro models this year are the high refresh rate ProMotion display and the 5x zoom lens.
How much those features matter depends on who you are. I'd personally always opt for an iPhone 16 Pro over a standard iPhone 16. I like the smoothness of the ProMotion display too much, and I use the 5x zoom camera a lot. You could just as easily make the case that those aren't essential features, however, especially when it means saving $400.
The iPhone 16 retails for $1,399, whereas you'll pay a minimum of $1,799 if you want an iPhone 16 Pro. The iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at $2,149, which is a lot of money to spend on a phone. The prices are a little cheaper than last year across the board, but they're not cheap.
The bigger change is the consideration given to the standard models. In past years, it's felt like the Pro models are the "default" purchase. If you bought the standard model, you were getting a downgrade and missing out on new features.
That's not the case with the iPhone 16 family, and while it may make it a little harder to justify splurging on an iPhone 16 Pro, it's better for everyone.
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