The iPhone 13 is now cheaper, but the iPhone 14 family made iPhones more expensive

Fergus Halliday - Digital Content Editor

Last updated 08 September 2022

With a brand new iPhone 14 due to hit the shelves this month, it's no surprise that older models are getting hit with a fresh wave of discounts.

If you’ve been holding out for an excuse to upgrade, now might be the right time for it. The impending arrival of the iPhone 14 and the 14 Pro models doesn't just mean that you have more options (and colours) to choose from, it also means that prices are primed to drop when it comes to the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 12.

As Australia's carriers and retailers look to clear out their old stock to make room for the new iPhone 14, expect to see further discounts on these models in the coming months. The new prices are as follows:

iPhone 12 64GB: $1,049
iPhone 12 128GB: $1,129
iPhone 12 256GB: $1,299

iPhone 13 128GB: $1,229
iPhone 13 256GB: $1,399
iPhone 13 512GB: $1,749

iPhone 13 Mini 128GB: $1,049
iPhone 13 Mini 256GB: $1,219
iPhone 13 Mini 512GB: $1,569

The other bit of good news here is that the iPhone 11, iPhone 12 Mini, Phone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max have been discontinued. That doesn't necessarily mean you won't be able to buy one though, though it will make that process a little bit trickier.

As with other discontinued iPhones, you're unlikely to find the iPhone 11, iPhone 12 Mini, the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max on a post-paid plan or for sale directly through Apple. Instead, your best bet is to pick up the product via online and local retailers which still have stock. For instance, the iPhone 13 Pro is still available on Amazon.

As with the newly-discounted models listed above, expect to see the iPhone 11, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max get both cheaper and harder to find over the coming months. Just remember to keep room in your budget for a SIM-only mobile plan to go with your new device. Check out the widget below for a round-up of the best SIM-only plans with at least 30GB of monthly data.

#1	Moose Mobile	Moose Mobile Moose 23 SIM Only 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 30GB for $14 – Includes $9 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $23. Offer ends 30.06.27 $14.00/mth Min. cost $14 Link not supplied	$14.00/mth Min. cost $14	Link not supplied
#2	Swoop	Swoop 30GB SIM Only 5G 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $11 off for first 6 months - $14/mth for first 6 months then $25/mth after that. Offer ends 30.06.27 $14.00/mth Min. cost $14 Go to Site	$14.00/mth Min. cost $14	Go to Site
#3	Lyca Mobile Editor's Pick	Lyca Mobile Editor's Pick Unlimited Plan S 50GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: $15 for first 6 renewals when you activate this plan. Offer ends 31.12.26. T&Cs apply $15.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$15.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#4	OnePass mobile	OnePass mobile 28 Day Plan - 32GB 32GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Save $15 - Get 32GB for only $15 for the first 6 recharges! Recharges $30/32GB. New customers only. T&Cs apply $15.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$15.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	iiNet	iiNet 30GB Small Plan 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $15/mth for first 6 months, then $30/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $15.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Link not supplied	$15.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Link not supplied
#6	TPG Editor's Pick	TPG Editor's Pick 30GB Small Plan 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $15/mth for first 6 months, then $30/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $15.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Link not supplied	$15.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Link not supplied
#7	Pivotel	Pivotel 50GB Mobile Swift Plan 50GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Incl. 50% off - $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth ongoing. Offer ends 31.10.2026. T&Cs apply. $17.50/mth Min. cost $17.50 Go to Site	$17.50/mth Min. cost $17.50	Go to Site
#8	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Medium Monthly Plan 60GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 60GB for $12 (includes $13 off for first month + 20GB bonus data for 3 months), then 40GB for $25 thereafter, valid until 04.10.26 $29.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$29.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#9	SpinTel	SpinTel $29 Mobile Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $29.00/mth Min. cost $29 Go to Site	$29.00/mth Min. cost $29	Go to Site
#10	Yomojo	Yomojo Essential 42GB Plan 42GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network $29.90 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$29.90 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied

While there are plenty of good reasons to consider the new iPhone 14, those who aren't too bothered by the idea of missing out an improved camera and battery life may find the idea of picking up a discounted iPhone 13 a little more to their liking.

When it comes to saving money on the cost of your next iPhones, patience is all too often rewarded and that's very much the case in 2022.

A version of this story was originally published on Reviews.org/au.

Fergus Halliday

Digital Content Editor

Fergus Halliday is a journalist and digital content editor at WhistleOut Australia. He’s written about technology, telecommunications, gaming and more for over a decade. He got his start writing in high school before interning at magazines like CRN Australia and freelancing for publications like the AU Review, Gizmodo, Kotaku, GamesHub, Press Start, ScreenRant, Superjump, Nestegg, and more.

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