For someone like me, who has been using Maxis 128 all along and needed a new phone, it will be cheaper than getting from Apple but other than that, no.

If you're an existing subscriber with a 128 plan or higher and you're willing to tie up for 24 months, then it makes sense getting it from maxis on a normal contract as you'd be saving RM1k or more compared to buying from Apple outright.

On the other hand, if your monthly usage is far less than 128 or don't intend to tie yourself up in a contract as you might want to switch telcos later, then yeah, you can get the phone outright from Apple.

hi anyone know if i purchase the normal device contract online, can do epp 24 months online too?