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Apple releases iPhone 14, best deals and perks



Apple has unveiled its next generation tech and the hotly anticipated iPhone 14 with offers from Telstra, Optus and Vodafone up for grabs.

Prices for the iPhone 14 line-up start at $1,399 and go up to $2,769.

Finder’s Consumer Sentiment Tracker revealed in September 15% of Australians don’t believe they’re getting good value for money on their phone plan, with the average Australian forking out $56 per month.

If you’re looking to switch and upgrade, here's a quick rundown of some of the best offers in the market.


Key points:

  • Vodafone is giving away a $150 bonus credit on your second bill if you trade in an eligible handset.
    • You're looking at up to $1,300 in trade-in credit on your second bill if you have an older iPhone in good working condition.
    • Out of the 3 major telcos, Vodafone offers the cheapest entry-level mobile plan to pair your iPhone 14 with (its Lite plan costs $40 a month with 40GB).
  • Telstra is also offering a $150 bonus credit when customers trade in an eligible phone.
    • Telstra's pre-order deal for the iPhone 14 line-up includes $1,000+ in trade-in credit applied from your second bill onwards.
    • The cheapest entry-level mobile plan to pair your iPhone 14 with is the Basic mobile plan ($58 a month for 40GB).
  • Optus is lavishing its big data mobile plan with $240 in savings if you order the iPhone 14 through them.
    • For a limited time only you can pre-order your new iPhone and pair it with the Optus Plus Promo Plan. This will get you 500GB data for just $69 a month for the first 12 months and $240 worth of saving.
    • After that, the price will revert back to $89 a month.

Commentary from Mariam Gabaji, tech expert at Finder:

  • “Pre-orders have kicked off for the iPhone 14 with deals from Telstra, Optus and Vodafone on the market.
  • “If you already own an iPhone 12 or 13 model that's still ticking along fine, you might be wondering if it's worth upgrading.
  • “Prices for the iPhone 14 line-up start at $1,399 and go up to $2,769, which is a lot of money to spend.
  • “If you’re looking to get your hands on Apple’s new tech without breaking the bank, getting the new iPhone 14 on a phone plan over 36 months might be your best answer as it means you'll be paying a smaller amount each month.
  • “If you’re after the biggest cash savings, both Telstra and Vodafone are offering $1,000+ in trade-in credit applied from your second bill onwards. This includes a $150 bonus credit as well.
  • “Looking for the cheapest plan? Vodafone offers the most affordable out of all the major carriers – the other 2 being Optus and Telstra. 
  • “Stretched for data? With Optus you’ll get a whole lot of value with Optus's Promo Plan from $69 per month for 12 months with 500GB. The price changes to $89 per month after the 12 months are up.
  • “Sometimes, if you're going to break the bank, you might as well do it in one go – but only if it doesn't put you in a tight spot.
  • “Buying your iPhone 14 outright will always be the cheapest option in the long run.
  • “That's because you won't be tied to Telstra, Optus or Vodafone as their plans tend to be pricier than the smaller providers. And you can keep switching whenever you want to get bigger and better discounts.
  • “If you end up buying the iPhone 14 outright, you can compare mobile plans on Finder to get the best deal or check out cheap plans for under $20.”
Please get in touch if you’d like to chat with Mariam about the best deals and perks on offer.

For more information, visit https://www.finder.com.au/iphone-14-plans-australia

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