Recently, Apple announced the launch of the latest iPhone 16 series. As usual, the launch was met with overwhelming response, with reports of customers having waited in line overnight at the Apple store in Exchange TRX mall, KL to get a first look.
If you’re thinking of upgrading to an iPhone 16, you can get one without any upfront payment with a telco plan.
How Much Do The iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Pro Cost In Malaysia?
Before we dive into the mobile plans, let’s find out how much the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro cost.
| 128GB | 256GB | 512GB | 1TB | |
| iPhone 16 | RM3,999 | RM4,499 | RM5,499 | – |
| iPhone 16 Plus | RM4,499 | RM4,999 | RM5,999 | – |
| iPhone 16 Pro | RM4,999 | RM5,499 | RM6,499 | RM7,499 |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | – | RM5,999 | RM6,999 | RM7,999 |
The cheapest iPhone 16 costs RM3,999 with 128GB storage, which is decent for regular usage. However, if you want a larger screen display, the iPhone 16 Plus cost at least RM4,499, with 128GB.
Prices For iPhone 16 On A Mobile Plan
Since the announcement of the iPhone 16 launch, several telcos have revealed their respective mobile plans. We look at the pricings of the iPhone 16 mobile plans offered by four major telcos in Malaysia.
U Mobile
U Mobile‘s U Pay Later plans let you get an iPhone 16 without paying upfront. The plans are available for a contract period of 24 months or 36 months.
The following are the prices of getting an iPhone 16 with U Mobile’s highest tier postpaid plan – Postpaid 98 and the lowest tier postpaid plan – Postpaid 68.
The Postpaid 98 plan offers 1,000GB 5G/4G high speed data while the Postpaid 68 plan comes with 300GB 5G/4G data. U Mobile’s postpaid plans also come with unlimited local calls, free international roaming and free incoming calls from abroad.
| 36 months (Monthly subscription on Postpaid 98: RM98/mth) | 24 months (Monthly subscription on Postpaid 68: RM68/mth) | 36 months (Monthly subscription on Postpaid 68: RM68/mth) | 24 months (Monthly subscription on Postpaid 68: RM68/mth) | |
| iPhone 16 (128GB) | RM91/mth | RM141/mth | RM100/mth | RM151/mth |
| iPhone 16 Plus (128GB) | RM103/mth | RM160/mth | RM113/mth | RM170/mth |
| iPhone 16 Pro (128GB) | RM116/mth | RM179/mth | RM126/mth | RM189/mth |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max (256GB) | RM141/mth | RM217/mth | RM151/mth | RM227/mth |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) | RM192/mth | RM221/mth | RM202/mth | RM303/mth |
As you can see, the 36-month contract plans have cheaper monthly prices compared to the 24-month contract plans. However, the 36-month contract plan is longer so the overall cost may be higher than the 24-month contract plan.
For example, if you get an iPhone 16 with U Mobile’s Postpaid 98 plan over a contract of 36 months, your monthly payment is RM189. This means you will spend a total of RM6,804 over 36 months. If you opt for the shorter contract duration of 24 months, your monthly payment will be RM239 and you will spend RM5,736 over the period of 24 months.
Now, if you choose to buy the iPhone 16 separately and pay for a Postpaid 98 mobile plan every month for 36 months, you will spend RM7,527, which is more expensive than getting the phone on the plan.
Yes
Yes Infinite Plus offers iPhone 16 mobile plans in 24-month and 36-month contracts.
Here is how much it cost to get an iPhone 16 with Yes’ highest tier postpaid plan Ultra 178 and lowest tier plan Basic 58. The Ultra 178 plan comes with uncapped 5G data and speed with 110GB hotspot. The Basic 58 plan comes with uncapped data and 20GB hotspot.
| 36 months (Monthly subscription on Ultra 178: RM178/mth) | 24 months (Monthly subscription on Ultra 178: RM178/mth) | 36 months (Monthly subscription on Basic 58: RM58/mth)
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24 months (Monthly subscription on Basic 58: RM58/mth)
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| iPhone 16 (128GB) | RM16/mth | RM67/mth | RM98/mth | RM149/mth |
| iPhone 16 Plus (128GB) | RM29/mth | RM86/mth | RM111/mth | RM168/mth |
| iPhone 16 Pro (128GB) | RM36/mth | RM105/mth
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RM123/mth | RM186/mth |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max (256GB) | RM67/mth | RM144/mth | RM149/mth | RM224/mth |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) | RM118/mth | RM220/mth | RM199/mth | RM300/mth |
If you’re purchasing the iPhone 16 with Yes’ Ultra 178 plan, you will spend RM6,984 over 36 months. Should you purchase the iPhone 16 with the same plan for a contract of 24 months, you will spend a total of RM5,880 over 24 months.
Assuming that you buy the iPhone 16 separately at retail price and pay for the Ultra 178 postpaid plan, you will spend RM10,407 over 36 months, which is costlier.
CelcomDigi
CelcomDigi also offers zero upfront payment installment plans for the iPhone 16 series in 24 months or 36 months contracts.
Below are the prices of getting an iPhone 16 with Celcom Digi’s top tier plan – Postpaid 5G 160 and lowest tier plan – Postpaid 5G 100. The Postpaid 160 plan comes with unlimited 4G/5G internet with 300GB hotspot. Meanwhile, the Postpaid 100 plan comes with only 150GB 4G/5G internet. All postpaid plans offer unlimited calls and RM0.20 per SMS.
| 36 months (Monthly subscription on Postpaid 5G 160: RM160/mth) | 24 months (Monthly subscription on Postpaid 5G 160: RM160/mth) | 36 months (Monthly subscription on Postpaid 5G 100: RM100/mth)
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24 months (Monthly subscription on Postpaid 5G 100: RM100/mth)
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| iPhone 16 (128GB) | RM84/mth | RM134/mth | RM100/mth | RM151/mth |
| iPhone 16 Plus (128GB) | RM97/mth | RM153/mth | RM113/mth | RM170/mth |
| iPhone 16 Pro (128GB) | RM109/mth | RM172/mth | RM126/mth | RM189/mth |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max (256GB) | RM134/mth | RM210/mth | RM151/mth | RM227/mth |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) | RM185/mth | RM286/mth | RM202/mth | RM303/mth |
If you’re purchasing the iPhone 16 with the Postpaid 5G 160 plan, you will be paying RM8,784 and RM7,056 in total over 36 months and 24 months.
Should you buy the iPhone 16 by itself and pay for the Postpaid 5G 160 plan, you will spend RM9,799 over 36 months, which is significantly costlier. The cost of buying the phone separately and subscribing to the same mobile plan comes up to RM7,839 for 24 months, which is slightly more expensive.
Maxis
Maxis customers can get a new device without upfront payment with Zerolution plans that come in a 24-mont or 36-months contract.
Here’s how much it costs to get the iPhone 16 with Maxis’ highest-tier postpaid plan – Postpaid 199 and lowest-tier postpaid plan – Postpaid 109. The Maxis Postpaid 199 offers 1,000GB +200GB data and unlimited calls and SMS as well as up to four share lines at RM48 each. The Maxis Postpaid 109 plan comes with 100GB +200GB data with unlimited calls and SMS and one share line.
| 36 months (Monthly subscription on Postpaid 199: RM199/mth) | 24 months (Monthly subscription on Postpaid 199: RM199/mth) | 36 months (Monthly subscription on Postpaid 109: RM109/mth) | 24 months (Monthly subscription on Postpaid 109: RM109/mth) | |
| iPhone 16 (128GB) | RM81/mth | RM131/mth | RM100/mth | RM151/mth |
| iPhone 16 Plus (128GB) | RM93/mth | RM150/mth | RM113/mth | RM170/mth |
| iPhone 16 Pro (128GB) | RM106/mth | RM169/mth | RM126/mth | RM189/mth |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max (256GB) | RM131/mth | RM207/mth | RM151/mth | RM227/mth |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) | RM182/mth | RM283/mth | RM202/mth | RM303/mth |
If you purchase an iPhone 16 with the Postpaid 199 plan for a contract of 36 months, your monthly payment will be RM280. This means you will pay a total of RM10,080 over the 36-month period of the plan. For those who opt to buy the iPhone 16 for a contract of 24 months, your monthly payment will be RM330, which means you will spend RM7,920 over the period of 24 months.
Now, if you purchase the iPhone 16 by itself and pay for the costs of the mobile plan – Postpaid 199, it would cost you RM8,775 over 24 months and RM11,163 for 36 months, which are more expensive.
Read more: CelcomDigi, Hotlink, Maxis, U Mobile: Malaysians’ Guide To Mobile Roaming Plans
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