How much does the iPhone 16e cost in Australia?

Looking to pick up the new iPhone 16e in Australia? You've got plenty of options when it comes to Apple's latest cheap iPhone. There are three storage sizes and plenty of providers and retailers to pick from. Pre-orders are available now. 

Here's how much you will pay for the new iPhone 16e, outright or on a plan.

Here's what you can expect to pay for the entry-level iPhone 16 (or the newest iPhone SE-like device) in Australia:

• iPhone 16e (128GB): $999
• iPhone 16e (256GB): $1,199
• iPhone 16e (512GB): $1,549

Even though the new iPhone 16e lives up to the line's legacy as the affordable iPhone, the new device is shaping up to be a little more expensive than previous ones. The cheapest price you can get away with paying here is $999, and that's if you settle for 128GB of on-board storage.

For comparison, here's what the launch pricing of the iPhone SE 2022 looked like.

• iPhone SE 2022 (64GB): $719
• iPhone SE 2020 (128GB): $759
• iPhone SE 2020 (256GB): $999

No matter whether you're buying last year's iPhone 16 or the new iPhone 16e, buying a phone on a plan through one of Australia's big three mobile provider works the same way.

Here's a sample of how much the iPhone 16e will cost on a plan from each of Australia's big three mobile providers.

For more plan and storage options, check out our guide to the best iPhone 16e plans available in Australia at launch. 

If you want to pick up the new iPhone 16e for as little as you can get away with, you're probably looking to do so via Vodafone. 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 they need it.

Here's a look at Vodafone's cheapest iPhone 16e plans on a 36-month payment arrangement.

If you're after better coverage than Vodafone can vouch for 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 16e plans.

Assuming the new affordable iPhone doesn't sell out too quickly, you should be able to snag the iPhone 16e on either 24 or 36-month plans through Optus. Each eligible Optus postpaid plan will come with no excess data charges, a discounted rate on Optus Sport and the ability to save on your monthly subscriptions via SubHub.

Telstra's mobile plans are usually the most expensive of the big three, so it shouldn't shock you learn that it ends up being the most pricey option for those looking to buy the new iPhone 16e on a postpaid plan.

Those who sign up for an iPhone 16e plan with Telstra can pay off their device over a 24 or 36-month period with access to excess-charge free data for the lifetime of their plan.

Here's a quick look at Telstra's iPhone 16e plans. 

The new iPhone 16e can be found through the following partners and retailers in Australia:

• Apple
• Telstra
• Optus
• Vodafone
• JB Hi-Fi
• Harvey Norman
• Officeworks
• Amazon