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This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.
The Apple iPhone 12, renewed on Amazon, is highly favored by most reviewers for its exceptional battery life and excellent condition. Some customers underscored the fact that even though this product is renewed, it seems virtually indistinguishable from a brand new one. Though a few users reported minor scratches and lower battery health, the overall consensus is that this is a worthwhile purchase for those seeking a more affordable iPhone 12.
Pros
- š Notably good battery life in most cases.
- š Overall, excellent condition and appearance for a renewed product.
- šø Provides an economical alternative to buying new iPhone 12.
- š Amazon renewed program and seller warranty offer a safety net and peace of mind to customers.
Cons
- š A few users reported minor scratches that are visible under thorough inspection.
- ā” Several users expressed concerns about lower battery health.
- ā Some reviewers received the product with missing items like a power brick.
Should I Buy It?
The renewed iPhone 12 offers high value for its cost, impressing users with its performance and condition that almost match those of a new version. It is a viable choice for potential buyers, especially those on a budget or those who are not overly concerned about minor cosmetic imperfections and slightly lower battery health. Overall, the pros seem to overwhelmingly outweigh the cons.
Great quality, and customer service!
Color: Green
Service provider: Unlocked
Memory Storage Capacity: 128 GB
Product grade: Renewed
For starters; the price on these phones is great. Between having the reassurance of Amazon buyer protection, and the benefit of knowing the device has been tested for performance, itās well worth it. I needed a new phone fast after my cat knocked mine into the sink ā¹ļø Rice fixed it for a while, but i
t was only temporary before it died altogether. I hate buying phones and avoid it whenever possible. 99% of mine belonged to someone in my family first. And i was good with that. Needless to say, my cat didnāt wait for someone in my family to upgrade. I was on my own this time. Okay.... thatās not entirely true. My grandma had an iPhone 7 sitting around so that held me over in the meantime. Going from an iPhone 11 Pro Max to an iPhone 7 wasā¦.bad. It was too dam small, in every possible way. 32 gigs of memory!! I needed an upgrade. Fast. My 11 year old was bullying me relentlessly. And thatās on me. They had my old XR (formerly my dadās) I scoured FB marketplace. Iād decided upgrade a little, so I could feel better about the switch. I didnāt want to feel backed me into a corner by my catās recklessness. I would get a slightly newer model in a fun colour. Marketplace had plenty. Sending message after message from my iPhone 7, I worried. āThis person seems too eagerā, āthis one has been posted so longā, āI want a purple, but the only purple one listed has less storage spaceā and āthe pretty green one has a small crackā, āthis guy lives 2 hours from meā and āBattery life? Errr last time I checked it was like 74%?ā¦.no, I canāt take a screenshot of it, itās turned offāā¦. ācash only pleaseā Etc. So much pressure. What happens if the thing doesnāt work? Thatās $300+ down the drain. I knew I couldnāt afford new. But I hated the idea of buying something used from a stranger on Facebook. I didnāt want to get scammed, and I also didnāt want to settle. Thatās when I remembered good olā Amazon. Maybe Iād check there. Just for funsies. Probably out of my budget, but it couldnāt hurt. Sure enough, refurbished devices selling ālike new!ā Mostly same cost or less than what Iād found so far. Surely there was a catch? I read through everything, tested by Amazon, includes all the specs, unlocked, I can pick the colour, the storage size, the condition, etc. AND I could have it delivered to me tomorrow??! With a warranty?!! I recovered from my brief stint of disappointment after learning the 12ās donāt come in yellow. Then fought hard to decide between mint and lavender. The lavender would take an extra day to arrive. Mint it was!! As promised, it arrived the next day. It was in beautiful shape. 128gās, mint green, not a single scratch, 86% battery life. All for less than I would have paid to some stranger for a 64g with some āsmall scratchesā Once my case and screen protector arrived I excitedly set it up and synced my data. Oh no. The FACE ID DIDNT WORK š After becoming used to facial recognition, having that yanked away, and dealing with a 7 for over 2 weeksā I was desperate for the convenience of Face ID. I had been using my fingerprint. Like a *caveman*. Not to mention I have Blink 182 tickets, and it specifically states facial recognition is required to access the mobile tickets. Idk if thatās true, but I needed Face ID!! I googled, I contacted apple support. Fixing it could be upwards of $300. Thatās almost what I paid for the whole phone!! I realllllly didnāt want to be stuck without a phone again. But I also wanted one fully functioning. So I reached out to Amazon support and explained. The rep was incredibly helpful (as most Amazon reps are) and after bts failed, she advised the ship was a 3rd party seller, and she send a message to them. āIf they donāt fix it by (insert date) contact us back and weāll make this rightā she encouraged. Iām ngl. I was nervous. I didnāt have high hopes, having dealt with 3p sellers on Amazon in the past. At least Amazon had my back, ig. The concert wasnāt till July. Even without facial recognition, it was loads better than the 7. I could make do in the meantime. The seller came in clutch though, and my worry was unwarranted. They responded within minutes. They were receptive, apologetic, and more than willing to help. As Iād anticipated, they offered a refund or exchange, as soon as they received the return. I explained my concern with not having a phone for several days or more; and the merchant offered to overnight a replacement as soon as the return was dropped off. I could deal with one day without a phone! I gratefully accepted. That was Saturday night, we made plans to catch up Monday for the return instructions and for them to overnight it. Monday I reached back out; and they were ready to ship, BUT they *had no more greenā¦.* š«¢ SHOCK āā¦do you have purpleā No. :( just blue, white, and black. THIS WAS A HUGE BUMMER.Itās silly I know, and the definition of *first world problems ā.. but I meanā¦. My change of heart about this whole phone thing HINGED ON THE FUN COLOUR. Without it, I was just a personā¦out $350⦠because my cat was thirsty while I was watching YouTube while washing dishes. I needed a cool colour. Plus, Iād already gotten the matching case! Clear with mint green borders. It wasnāt even a fun blue⦠it was a dark, serious, navy blue. It was pretty and classy, but I wanted something fun. I even asked if he had any older models in yellow šš no luck, They told me theyād be restocking in a day or so. Still, no greens or purples came in. Ugh. Reality was setting in. I was going to have to settle. It was fine, I thought. At least it would be a fully functioning phone. No. I wasnāt ready to let go. They assured me I could take my time to decide, and I asked if we could wait another week in case one came in. If it didnāt, *then* I would choose from the options available. I messaged them Wednesday afternoon, bracing myself for the answerā¦. THEY GOT IN PURPLE! YAY. They sent a label, I dropped it off, sent a photo, and had my new phone the next morning. theyād said overnight shipping⦠but wow! Iād dropped off the return around 3pm, and had the replacement by noon the next day. I didnāt even have my new case yet š
Despite the Barney-Esque colour scheme my mint green case created, the lavender is GORGEOUS and Iām actually sort of glad the green didnāt work out. Donāt get me wrong, the green is also gorgeous.. but in the end Iām glad I ended up with the lavender. I was overjoyed when I was prompted to set Face ID during setup. Worked brilliantly, as did everything else. Great packaging, no cosmetic flaws, amazing battery life, customer service was great, and best of all⦠ITS PURPLE! Canāt wait to pair it with the new case. Iām so glad I went this route where I have some peace of mind as a buyer. Iām grateful to the seller for being so helpful and patient with me as insufferable as I must have seemed making such a fuss over colour preference If youāre nervous buying a phone used or refurbished too, hopefully you can take comfort in knowing- this seller is legit. You receive a good quality product, and, speaking from experience, theyāll gladly help resolve any issues you may run into.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024 by Shannon
Good price and good phone.
Color: White
Service provider: Unlocked
Memory Storage Capacity: 64 GB
Product grade: Renewed
Nice phone for the price. Had some minor scratches but they are barely noticeable. Order arrived very fast, and phone is in decent condition. Battery life was 85% which is awesome.
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2026 by Khrystyna
Good Working Condition
Color: Blue
Service provider: Unlocked
Memory Storage Capacity: 256 GB
Product grade: Renewed
This product is an Apple iPhone 12 with 256 GB of storage, fully unlocked and tested to work seamlessly on both Verizon and T-Mobile/Metro networks. The phone boasts an improved camera system with AI-driven enhancements, capturing stunning 4K video. Compared to my previous iPhone SE, the iPhone 12 de
livers noticeably sharper and superior video quality. Although the phone arrived later than expected, I'm pleased with the purchase overall. This is the third phone I've bought through Amazon, and the first one that worked as expected. The first two were not authorized for service in the USA. Based on my experience, I recommend Amazonās Renewed cell phone program for those looking to reduce waste by recycling and reusing electronics. However, the phone arrived with a few dents and messy adhesive, which took some effort to clean off using rubbing alcohol. Shipping could have been faster, and I experienced a delay of about a week and a half before receiving the phone. I also wish Amazon would disclose the seller associated with your purchase before you buy, as some sellers provide better products than others. Fortunately, this particular seller did a great job renewing the phone. The 256 GB of storage is a huge plus, leaving me with about 64 GB free after setup. It also came with a charger cable, but unfortunately, there was no official product manual, AirPods, or original box included. If you donāt mind waiting and a bit of uncertainty, Amazonās renewed phones tend to work out well thanks to their generous guarantee and return policy. It would be great, however, if refunds for defective purchases were processed more quickly. Lastly, Siri on this model feels different compared to my iPhone SE, likely because I donāt have the hardware needed to take full advantage of the new Apple Intelligence features on this device. This product meets my expectations and hardware tests thus far. The battery life is good, and I was able to use it for about all day without needing to plug it in.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2024 by Mike
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Color: Black
Service provider: Unlocked
Memory Storage Capacity: 64 GB
Product grade: Renewed
I had no problems, it took me awhile to write this review because itās a phone, but after a couple years itās nice, itās my iPhone 12 against the world! I only had a small scratch near the plug in and the storage capacity is 64 which is okay but imma get an upgrade. It was truly unlocked as it was st
ated. I had no problem, my capacity for the battery was on 90 when I first got it but now since I use my phone so much it did decrease
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Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2026 by Oreo
Wouldnāt know this was a ārenewedā phone. In perfect condition!
Color: Black
Service provider: Unlocked
Memory Storage Capacity: 64 GB
Product grade: Renewed
The phone came on time and was in perfect, like-new condition. No scratches or marks at all in appearance. It was very easy to transfer my data from my old iPhone onto this new phone. It was also easy to transfer my SIM card for my current carrier to my new phone and the transfer was complete. I must
say it seems very durable. In waiting for my new phone cover, I had dropped my new iPhone 12 several times without a scratch anywhere. It has taken me some frustrating times to learn the newer functions on the upgrade for me, but with some persistence, I pretty much have it down now after 2-3 weeks. It did not come with a user manual. I went from an iPhone 8 with a button and fingerprint ID to all swiping and Face ID. I should have gotten a phone with more storage (this one has the same 64 GB which forces a lot of data into the cloud) but a little iCloud storage is cheaper for now. Charging is a little slower by cord than my older phone but I donāt yet have a magnetic charger yet, which did not come with the phone. After getting more comfortable with it, Iām very happy I upgraded without having to make monthly payments.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2026 by C Baldwin
Great buy
Color: Red
Service provider: Unlocked
Memory Storage Capacity: 64 GB
Product grade: Renewed
The phone is pretty good. It had very minor scratches and the screen was replaced. It a very cute phone and works well.
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2026 by Spiritual wholeness
"good" condition came with 76% maximum battery capacity
Color: Purple
Service provider: Unlocked
Memory Storage Capacity: 128 GB
Product grade: Renewed
everything was perfect looking, the only complaint I have is with the degraded battery, it drains fast and has 76% maximum capacity, I paid for good condition, I don't really buy electronics on here so I don't know if what I paid for was "good" but I'm sorta satisfied with what I got.
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2026 by dmack
Great phone
Color: Black
Service provider: Unlocked
Memory Storage Capacity: 64 GB
Product grade: Renewed
Great phone I got it and a week later I dropped it in the hot tub on vacation and I grabbed it right out and dried it off and was playing music and blowing in the holes I was panicking but everything is fine I js hope over time that incident dosent damage it
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2026 by Lillian Wolf