The wait is over — Apple's new iPhone 16 range has officially hit store shelves and is available to purchase. Of course, that also means its pre-order offers have mostly vanished.
Revealed at the Apple Glowtime event, the new devices boast powerful new A18 processors which are designed to work with Apple Intelligence, though these AI-powered features will begin rolling out in due time. Apple also announced the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, which offer increased processing power and superior cameras.
Along with their larger displays, Apple's Pro models boast the new A18 Pro processor, which sports a 16-core neural engine, along with a 17% increase in memory bandwidth.
The Pro models also come with significant camera upgrades over the regular iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, including a 48MP ultrawide camera, jumping up from 12MP on last year's Pro handsets.
Online and in-store availability kicked off on September 20. Australia's three major telcos — Telstra, Optus and Vodafone — are offering customers the option of buying an iPhone 16 handset outright or paying it off on a plan over 12, 24 or 36 months.
While the pre-order period is done and dusted, we're still here to provide you with the best iPhone 16 deals and plans currently available from Australia's major retailers and carriers. Read on to find out more.
iPhone 16 pricing
In Australia, the 6.1-inch iPhone 16 starts at AU$1,399 (AU$100 less than last year's iPhone 15), while the larger 6.7-inch iPhone 16 Plus starts at AU$1,599. Both devices are powered by Apple's new A18 processor. It's available in black, white, pink, teal, and ultramarine colour options.
Alternatively, Apple's 6.3-inch iPhone 16 Pro and 6.9-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max start at AU$1,799 and AU$2,149, respectively. The Pro models are available in black titanium, natural titanium, white titanium, and desert titanium colourways.
| iPhone 16 | 128GB | AU$1,399 |
| Row 1 - Cell 0 | 256GB | AU$1,599 |
| Row 2 - Cell 0 | 512GB | AU$1,949 |
| iPhone 16 Plus | 128GB | AU$1,599 |
| Row 4 - Cell 0 | 256GB | AU$1,799 |
| Row 5 - Cell 0 | 512GB | AU$2,149 |
| iPhone 16 Pro | 128GB | AU$1,799 |
| Row 7 - Cell 0 | 256GB | AU$1,999 |
| Row 8 - Cell 0 | 512GB | AU$2,349 |
| Row 9 - Cell 0 | 1TB | AU$2,699 |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | 256GB | AU$2,149 |
| Row 11 - Cell 0 | 512GB | AU$2,499 |
| Row 12 - Cell 0 | 1TB | AU$2,849 |
Best iPhone 16 pre-order offers
- Apple: Trade-in and get up to AU$1,125 in credit towards your iPhone 16
- Optus: Gift card valued up to AU$1,500 with eligible phone trade in
- Vodafone: Save AU$1,299 over 36 months when you stay on $79 plan
- JB Hi-Fi: Up to AU$1,220 in JB Credit for trade-in towards iPhone 16
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iPhone 16 money saving tips
Consider switching telcos: We know this one might be tougher to pull off depending on whether you're locked into a contract , but if you're not, you can use the occasion to get better iPhone 16 pricing because telcos often reserve them for new customers.
Clean your phone: If you do intend on selling your old phone, it’s wise to give it a proper cleaning before handing it off to its next owner. Not only should you reset the phone, but it's also helpful to clean it off so that it looks pristine. Buyers are more apt to pay more if it's in excellent condition.
Apple's iPhones regularly top our best phones and best camera phones guides. They're even known to hit our best phone battery life lists. Make sure to follow Tom's Guide for our full review on Apple's new phones in the coming days.
