We already know one thing about the iPhone 15: it won't be cheap.
iPhone 15 price: Now cheaper than ever
- : Starts at $1,249
- : Starts at $1,399
- : Starts at $1,899
- : Starts at $2,199
While the iPhone 15 launched at a higher price than iPhone 14 roster, the announcement of the iPhone 16 has seen the price slashed. Surprisingly, the iPhone 16 actually launched at a cheaper price point than the 15.
Check out the table below for a sense of how last year's iPhone 15 compares in price.
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How much does the iPhone 15 cost on a plan?
You can still pick up an iPhone 15 on a plan through Telstra, Vodafone and Optus. The iPhone is still extremely popular amongst Aussies, accounting for almost half the mobile market in the first quarter of 2023 according to IDC.
Here's a quick summary of what to expect from each of Australia's big three mobile providers when it comes to iPhone plans.
Vodafone iPhone 15 plans
If you want to pick up the iPhone 15 for as little as you can get away with, you're probably looking to do so via Vodafone. While this provider can't match Telstra or Optus when it comes to coverage, it does come in at a much cheaper starting price.
On top of any standard postpaid plan inclusions, Vodafone customers also get the excess-charge free data, 5G connectivity wherever they can get it plus $5 per day roaming whenever you need it.
For a snapshot of your options, check out the round-up of Vodafone mobile plans (paired with this year's iPhone 15) below.
Optus iPhone 15 plans
If you're after better coverage than Vodafone can vouch offer but don't want to deal with the higher prices that come with Telstra, then Optus might be the next best bet when it comes to iPhone 15 plans.
The iPhone 15 is available on either 12, 24 or 36 month plan through Optus. Each eligible Optus postpaid plan will come with excess-charge free data, a discounted rate on Optus Sport and the ability to save on your monthly subscriptions via SubHub.
For a snapshot of your options, check out the round-up of Optus mobile plans (paired with this year's iPhone 15) below.
Telstra iPhone 15 plans
Telstra's mobile plans are the most expensive of the big three, so it's no surprise that it'll probably end up being the most expensive option for those looking to buy the iPhone 15 on a postpaid plan.
That said, that higher price does come with plenty of perks, such as four free months of Spotify Premium, three months of Apple TV Plus and two months of Binge.
Those who sign up for a iPhone 15 plan with Telstra should expect to be able to pay off their device over a 12, 24 or 36-month period and access to excess-charge free data for the lifetime of their plan.
For a snapshot of your options, check out the round-up of Telstra mobile plans (paired with this year's iPhone 15) below. We don't expect pricing to differ too greatly between this and last year's device, so expect final pricing to end up fairly similar.
Where to buy the iPhone 15 in Australia?
The Apple iPhone 15 can be found through the following partners and retailers in Australia:
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