Refurbished prices
Prices based on the offers checked on October 3, 2026.
iPhone 12
From $3,599
56 refurbished offers across 8 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 64, 128 GB
iPhone 12 mini
From $3,240
23 refurbished offers across 4 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 64 GB
Spec sheets side by side
Only the details that appear on both models' spec sheets are shown.
| Detail | iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Announced | October 13, 2020 | October 13, 2020 |
| Released | October 23, 2020 | November 13, 2020 |
| Launch price | US$799 · 64 GBnot the current price | US$699 · 64 GBnot the current price |
| Launch OS | iOS 14 | iOS 14 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 in | 5.4 in |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 2340x1080 |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| RAM | 4 GBfrom a secondary source | 4 GBfrom a secondary source |
| Storage | 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB | 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 12 MP (Wide), 12 MP (Ultra Wide) | 12 MP (Wide), 12 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K HDR Dolby Vision at 30fps | 4K at 60fps |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Capacity | 2,815 mAhfrom a secondary source | 2,227 mAhfrom a secondary source |
| Wired charging | 20 W | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 164 g | 135 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m/30min) | IP68 (6m/30min) |
| Materials | Ceramic Shield front, Glass back and aluminum design | Ceramic Shield front, Glass back and aluminum design |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G mmWave | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
| More details | ||
| Biometrics | Face ID | Face ID |
Which one to pick
These lines come only from the data on this page. You decide based on your budget and what you do with the phone.
iPhone 12 mini costs 19% less than iPhone 12 at 64 GB, grade B, from $3,900 against $4,799.
iPhone 12 has refurbished offers in more storage sizes, 64, 128 GB against 64 GB.
iPhone 12 has refurbished offers in more compared shops, 8 against 4.
Spec sheet sources
iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 - Technical Specifications - Apple Support · September 28, 2026
- Identify your iPhone model - Apple Support · September 28, 2026
- Apple Newsroom press release - iPhone 12 · September 28, 2026
- iPhone models compatible with iOS 27 · September 28, 2026
- Apple Security/Software Update release notes index · September 28, 2026
- iPhone 12 - Especificaciones tecnicas - Soporte tecnico de Apple (Latinoamerica) · September 28, 2026
- UK PSTI - Connectable Devices Statement of Compliance, iPhone 12 (A2403) · September 28, 2026
iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 mini - Technical Specifications - Apple Support · September 28, 2026
- Identify your iPhone model - Apple Support · September 28, 2026
- Apple Newsroom press release - iPhone 12 mini · September 28, 2026
- iPhone models compatible with iOS 27 · September 28, 2026
- Apple Security/Software Update release notes index · September 28, 2026
- iPhone 12 mini - Especificaciones tecnicas - Soporte tecnico de Apple (Latinoamerica) · September 28, 2026
- UK PSTI - Connectable Devices Statement of Compliance, iPhone 12 mini (A2399) · September 28, 2026