Apple Begins Selling Refurbished iPhone 12 Mini in U.S. For First Time

[MacRumors]

Apple today began selling a certified refurbished iPhone 12 mini model in the U.S. for the first time since the device was released in October 2020.

Apple's online refurbished store currently has a refurbished iPhone 12 mini available with 128GB of storage in a Black finish for $579. It's worth noting that Apple still sells a new iPhone 12 mini with 128GB of storage for $649, so the refurbished model does not offer significant savings, and the device is also nearly two years old.

The refurbished iPhone 12 mini model is unlocked and SIM-free. All refurbished iPhones come with a new battery, a new outer shell, and a new white box that includes all manuals and a USB-C to Lightning cable. All refurbished iPhones are covered by Apple's standard one-year warranty and are eligible for extended AppleCare+ coverage.

Apple says its refurbished iPhones are thoroughly tested and cleaned, and in our view, they are virtually indistinguishable from brand new iPhones. One of the only notable differences with a certified refurbished iPhone is that it comes in a plainer box.

iPhone 12 mini features include a 5.4-inch OLED display, A14 Bionic chip, 5G, dual 12-megapixel rear cameras, and more. Apple went on to release an iPhone 13 mini last year, but rumors suggest there will not be an iPhone 14 mini this year.

A few refurbished iPhone 12 Pro configurations also remain in stock.

Article Link: Apple Begins Selling Refurbished iPhone 12 Mini in U.S. For First Time

 

[karranz]

This is going to fly off the shelves.

 

[icanhazmac]

Apple's online refurbished store currently has a refurbished iPhone 12 mini available with 128GB of storage in a Black finish for $579. It's worth noting that Apple still sells a new iPhone 12 mini with 128GB of storage for $649, so the refurbished model does not offer significant savings, and the device is also nearly two years old.

Thanks but no thanks.

I appreciate keeping useful products in circulation but that price is too high for a 2 year old device, especially with the 14 just a few weeks away.

 

[moabal]

Someone should stock up on 12/13 Minis for future sales if Apple decides to not return to this form factor again.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Grab them before Apple discontinues iPhone 12/13 Mini in September.

 

[nutmac]

Just as only a single iPhone 11 size is offered today, Apple will probably offer only the 6.1" iPhone 12 in September, priced reduced by $100 to $599.

iPhone 13 and 13 mini will probably remain in the line up at $699 and $599, respectively. The question then is, which $599 iPhone will be more popular, iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 mini? I would normally bet on iPhone 12. But with iPhone 13 mini most likely the only mini in the line up, and very likely the last of its kind, perhaps it will be a surprise hit?

 

[mrat93]

12 mini was my favorite iPhone ever. Almost regret upgrading to 13 Pro for Pro Motion.

 

[antiprotest]

Grab them before Apple discontinues iPhone 12/13 Mini in September.

They will just be renamed Apple Watch Max.

 

[Macative]

Someone should stock up on 12/13 Minis for future sales if Apple decides to not return to this form factor again.

You'll make dozens of dollars.

 

[azentropy]

I'm hoping for a nice price cut on the 13 mini in September. Love my 12 mini, but didn't have great battery life to begin with and is now at 86% capacity after ~2 years.

 

[webkit]

Apple's online refurbished store currently has a refurbished iPhone 12 mini available with 128GB of storage in a Black finish for $579. It's worth noting that Apple still sells a new iPhone 12 mini with 128GB of storage for $649, so the refurbished model does not offer significant savings, and the device is also nearly two years old.

The current retail price of a new 128GB iPhone 12 mini is actually $679. The $649 price is after a $30 AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon connectivity discount. The refurbished model is $100 cheaper at $579.

The retail price of a new 128GB iPhone 12 mini at launch in 2020 was $779.

 

[flofixer]

Saving $70 in exchange for just getting a plain box seems like a great deal.

 

[Mr. Dee]

I bought the iPhone SE 3 for my mom because I just wanted to maintain consistency going from a 6s. That physical Touch ID button is a pretty critical piece of memory muscle.

 

[Mactech20]

I just got an iphone 13 mini 256 from AT&T for $180. Of course my buddy gave me his old iPhone X to trade in that was kinda beat up. Love the phone. Sad to see the minis go away. With all the stuff I hear about the 12 mini's battery life though I would never touch it.

 

[JPack]

Only 23 units available.

 

[BootsWalking]

Tapping this out on the 12 mini I bought at introduction. My favorite phone by a mile. I paid much less than this new with carrier incentives. Apple produced a lot of minis and apparently (and unfortunately) they didn't sell to expectation so I imagine there are a lot of new units in the pipeline that will be discounted eventually.

 

[Agent007]

I got my full-size 12 (256gb) 50% off from AT&T but I waited ~45 days since the promotion wiped out their stock; the only phones left in the store all had AIDS (project RED).

 

[j_in_tx]

I have the 12 mini. Hate that it dims so quickly when it gets warm. My daughter's 13 mini doesn't perform tons better. My wife's 13 pro will also dim due to heat but similar to 13 mini. It's seems to be a problem that can't be solved.

 

[compwiz1202]

Thanks but no thanks.

I appreciate keeping useful products in circulation but that price is too high for a 2 year old device, especially with the 14 just a few weeks away.

And even if I wanted a 12 mine, $70 isn't enough for me to forfeit a new one.

 

[compwiz1202]

I have the 12 mini. Hate that it dims so quickly when it gets warm. My daughter's 13 mini doesn't perform tons better. My wife's 13 pro will also dim due to heat but similar to 13 mini. It's seems to be a problem that can't be solved.

Even my 13PM does this. They brag about the nits, but they're useless in the sun where I actually need them

 

[doboy]

And you get squat for trading in your mini

 

[turbineseaplane]

This is going to fly off the shelves.

Maybe if there's an earthquake at the warehouse..

 

[turbineseaplane]

This is such a sad effort on the pricing front..

I mean -- c'mon Apple..
Really?

 

[turbineseaplane]

For this price they could at least include an external battery pack that they know you'll need..

(there's a reason they made the 13 mini battery so much bigger - lol)

 

[BanjoDudeAhoy]

I wish the refurbished store was a thing here 😔