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Apple iPhone 12, 256GB, Black - Fully Unlocked (Renewed)

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Condition: Refurbished - Excellent
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Size: 256GB


Color: Black


Service provider: Unlocked


Product grade: Renewed


Features

  • Fully unlocked and compatible with any carrier of choice (e.g. AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, US-Cellular, Cricket, Metro, etc.).
  • Inspected and guaranteed to have minimal cosmetic damage, which is not noticeable when the device is held at arm's length.
  • Successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality and removal of any prior-user personal information.
  • Tested for battery health and guaranteed to have a minimum battery capacity of 80%.

Description

Apple iPhone 12 comes with a 6.1-inch OLED display, 5nm Apple A14 Bionic processor, and a dual-camera setup with a large sensor. 5G and Face ID are also standard features along with True Tone support for adjusting the white balance to the ambient lighting, and wide color support for true-to-life colors. The iPhone 12 is available in six different colors: White, Black, , (PRODUCT)RED, Purple, Blue and Green.

Specs & Other Info

Specification Details
Brand Apple
Model iPhone 12, 256GB
Unlocked Yes
Operating System (OS) iOS 16
Technology 5G
Storage 256 GB
Connectivity Bluetooth
Color Black
Display Size 6.1 Inches
Network Compatibility GSM, Wi-Fi, CDMA
Dimensions 7 x 4 x 5 inches
Weight 9.9 ounces
Battery Type Lithium Ion (included)
RAM 4 GB
GPS Integrated GPS Receiver
Camera Front and Rear
Design Bar Style
Battery Capacity 3600 mAh
Package Contents Adapter, USB Cable
Manufacturer Apple
Release Date December 3, 2020

Frequently asked questions

Renewed refers to pre-owned items that have been inspected and tested to work and look like new by the Amazon-qualified and performance-managed supplier. The product comes with all relevant accessories and a minimum 90-day supplier-backed warranty.

Yes. The term fully unlocked implies that the iPhone 12 is not limited to a specific service provider and can be used with any carrier that supports iPhones. However, it is always a good idea to confirm with your carrier to ensure complete compatibility.

This version of the iPhone 12 comes with 256GB of storage. This is one of the higher capacity options offered by Apple, providing plenty of space for your apps, photos, videos, and other data.

The color of the iPhone 12 has no impact on its operation. It's purely a personal aesthetic choice. The product described here is the black version.

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šŸš€ Abunda's Overview

This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.


The iPhone 12 with product grade "Renewed" has been positively reviewed for its overall condition and performance, despite being second-hand. Many customers were pleasantly surprised with the battery life, with percentages ranging from 77% to 98% capacity. The phone often arrives in mint condition with barely visible scratches or blemishes, with one customer even stating it appeared brand new. However, some were disappointed in shipping and packing conditions and mismatched charging cable and adapter inclusions.

Pros

  • šŸ”‹ Impressive battery life
  • šŸ’Ž Mint condition with minimal blemishes
  • šŸ· Great value for money
  • šŸ”„ Renewed products working as good as new
  • šŸ’° More affordable option compared to buying new

Cons

  • šŸ“¦ Some reported poor packaging and shipping conditions
  • šŸ’¼ Sometimes mismatched charging cable and adapter
  • šŸ”Œ Absence of wall adapter in some cases

Should I Buy It?

Overall, the Renewed iPhone 12 makes a compelling purchase. It offers solid performance, prolonged battery life, and excellent value. Be aware that there might be minor cosmetic issues and charging accessories could lack compatibility. However, these drawbacks are insignificant when weighed against the benefits and cost savings.


  • i am very happy
Size: 64GB Color: White Service provider: Unlocked Product grade: Renewed
i needed a secondary phone for my work number, that's why i went with non pro because it is very light weight. i just use a couple of apps on it, so 64gb was enough for me. but they sent me a 128gb model. i got it in white. it has zero scratches on screen or body. and system shows the battery capacity is 100%. and so far it looks like its 100%. overnight discharge from 100 was only down to 98 in the morning. it does drain fast when i am using its hotspot but i believe that is obvious. but normal use it lasts a while. it has been 24 hours since it charged it and it is still at 53%. i didnt use it much today. I was skeptical but turned out to be a great deal. it was unlocked like expected, camera and face unlock work great, screen brightness and performance are as expected of a brand new iphone (this is refurb though) and i love the feel of non pro in hand. my fav form factor. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2025 by notBabyYoda notBabyYoda

  • Great quality, and customer service!
Size: 128GB Color: Green Service provider: Unlocked 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, it’s well worth it. I needed a new phone fast after my cat knocked mine into the sink ā˜¹ļø Rice fixed it for a while, but it 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 didn’t wait for someone in my family to upgrade. I was on my own this time. Okay.... that’s 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 was….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 that’s on me. They had my old XR (formerly my dad’s) I scoured FB marketplace. I’d decided upgrade a little, so I could feel better about the switch. I didn’t want to feel backed me into a corner by my cat’s 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. ā€œThis person seems too eagerā€, ā€œthis one has been posted so longā€, ā€œI want a purple, but the only purple one listed has less storage spaceā€ and ā€œthe pretty green one has a small crackā€, ā€œthis guy lives 2 hours from meā€ and ā€œBattery life? Errr last time I checked it was like 74%?….no, I can’t take a screenshot of it, it’s turned offā€ā€¦. ā€œcash only pleaseā€ Etc. So much pressure. What happens if the thing doesn’t work? That’s $300+ down the drain. I knew I couldn’t afford new. But I hated the idea of buying something used from a stranger on Facebook. I didn’t want to get scammed, and I also didn’t want to settle. That’s when I remembered good ol’ Amazon. Maybe I’d check there. Just for funsies. Probably out of my budget, but it couldn’t hurt. Sure enough, refurbished devices selling ā€œlike new!ā€ Mostly same cost or less than what I’d 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 12’s don’t 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. 128g’s, 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 ā€œsmall scratchesā€ Once my case and screen protector arrived I excitedly set it up and synced my data. Oh no. The FACE ID DIDNT WORK 😭 After becoming used to facial recognition, having that yanked away, and dealing with a 7 for over 2 weeks— 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 that’s true, but I needed Face ID!! I googled, I contacted apple support. Fixing it could be upwards of $300. That’s almost what I paid for the whole phone!! I realllllly didn’t 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. ā€œIf they don’t fix it by (insert date) contact us back and we’ll make this rightā€ she encouraged. I’m ngl. I was nervous. I didn’t have high hopes, having dealt with 3p sellers on Amazon in the past. At least Amazon had my back, ig. The concert wasn’t 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 I’d 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 green….* 🫢 SHOCK ā€œā€¦do you have purpleā€ No. :( just blue, white, and black. THIS WAS A HUGE BUMMER.It’s silly I know, and the definition of *first world problems ā€œ.. but I mean…. My change of heart about this whole phone thing HINGED ON THE FUN COLOUR. Without it, I was just a person…out $350… because my cat was thirsty while I was watching YouTube while washing dishes. I needed a cool colour. Plus, I’d already gotten the matching case! Clear with mint green borders. It wasn’t 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 😭😭 no luck, They told me they’d 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 wasn’t 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 didn’t, *then* I would choose from the options available. I messaged them Wednesday afternoon, bracing myself for the answer…. THEY GOT IN PURPLE! YAY. They sent a label, I dropped it off, sent a photo, and had my new phone the next morning. they’d said overnight shipping… but wow! I’d dropped off the return around 3pm, and had the replacement by noon the next day. I didn’t even have my new case yet šŸ˜… Despite the Barney-Esque colour scheme my mint green case created, the lavender is GORGEOUS and I’m actually sort of glad the green didn’t work out. Don’t get me wrong, the green is also gorgeous.. but in the end I’m 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! Can’t wait to pair it with the new case. I’m so glad I went this route where I have some peace of mind as a buyer. I’m 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 you’re 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, they’ll gladly help resolve any issues you may run into. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024 by Shannon

  • Like-New Phone for a Friend
Size: 128GB Color: Green Service provider: Unlocked Product grade: Renewed
I ordered this renewed iPhone for a friend who needed an upgrade from her old, slow device but couldn't afford a brand new one. I was looking for a cost-effective option that was still in great condition, and this one really delivered. When it arrived, I was impressed with the packaging; it was secure and well-protected. The phone itself looks great—there are no visible scratches or dents, and it truly appears to be in like-new condition. I was happy to see that it also included a charging cable, though I did note that it was a Lightning charger, as it's an older model. The phone powered on without any issues, and the screen looks perfect. It's fully unlocked, which is exactly what we needed. I'm really pleased with the quality of this renewed device, and it's a great way to get a solid, functioning phone without the high cost of a new one. It's a perfect gift and so far, there are no cons to mention. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2025 by Los Clavijos Los Clavijos

  • great buy
Size: 64GB Color: Black Service provider: AT&T Product grade: Renewed
iphone 12 was in very good condition. screen had zero scratches and camera quality is great. everything functions properly. feels and looks brand new. it did come with 80% battery life which is fine and expected. shipped fast and in a good protected box.
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2025 by Brandon

  • Great
Size: 256GB Color: Black Service provider: Unlocked Product grade: Renewed
The quality is great. There are some scratches on the exterior, but that does not affect the use and the functions are not affected in any way. The battery health is above 85!
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2025 by Jay

  • Best quality/price second hand iphones
Size: 64GB Color: Blue Service provider: Unlocked Product grade: Renewed
Battery info is 92% health, but I tested it watching YouTube using wifi and it last long time, I tested all except sim card functionality because I'm waiting for the phone arrive to my actual location. Sound test is perfect, screen looks really good. Touch sensitivity is perfectl. I'm happy with the product after many test. Shipping was really fast. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2025 by tallerbitbang tallerbitbang

  • Ear speaker not working (iPhone 12)
Size: 64GB Color: Blue Service provider: Unlocked Product grade: Renewed
The phone arrived in a timely manner. However the ear speaker is not working at all. It only works over speakerphone and via Bluetooth. I messaged their support and they offered me 10% refund if I decide to keep it. I said I would like a replacement, to which they said they needed photos (which I have sent) if I was to continue the return process. I have not heard from them in 2 days since I sent the requested pictures. The phone is otherwise working well as far as I am able to tell. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2025 by Wes Walters

  • Worth the money
Size: 128GB Color: Black Service provider: Unlocked Product grade: Renewed
condition was excellent no scratches dents or visible damage. All functions worked esim downloaded and phone worked with no problems. Only problem was battery was 75% not 80% as advertised. Not enough to return overall satisfied.
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2025 by John H. Sherman

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