The iPhone 12 Pro is Apple’s first 5G model
Consumers hoping to upgrade their phone but looking to avoid paying over the odds upfront, a secondhand model is always an option. Shoppers can buy a refurbished iPhone 12 Pro (128GB) from £230, a significant saving of £649. When sold new, the device retails for £879. The refurbished phone is available to buy from BackMarket, an online retailer that specialises in tech goods.
BackMarket promises verified refurbished goods, and says every device has been ‘tested and restored to perfect working condition according to industry standards’. Prices vary depending on which colour buyers select, for example, the Silver shade of the iPhone 12 Pro is £230, the Pacific Blue hue is the second cheapest at £234, the Gold colour is £249.48, and the Graphite option is £251.
Wowcher is also selling a refurbished iPhone 12 Pro (128GB), with prices starting slightly higher at £239. The device is available in four colours. BackMarket’s iPhone 12 Pro is advertised as in ‘fair’ condition, but consumers can choose from other conditions and storage space options.
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To buy the phone in ‘good condition’ it costs £280, for ‘excellent condition’ it’s £290, and for ‘premium condition’ it’s £400. The same phone with 256GB is priced at £273, and for 512GB it is £306. It’s worth highlighting that the iPhone 12 Pro was first released back in 2020.
On Samsung’s official site, consumers can buy refurbished Galaxy devices. This Galaxy S24 FE, with built-in Galaxy AI, is £100 off, now offered for £549 from £649.
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Meanwhile, Amazon is selling a brand new 5G Galaxy A16 mobile for £144.11. It has a memory space of 128GB and a screen measuring 6.7 inches.
Returning to BackMarket’s offer, shoppers who have an old phone to trade in get additional money off; prices vary depending on which model they trade in. The refurbished iPhone 12 Pro has more than 14,000 reviews, with one customer describing the model as ‘absolutely perfect’.
They added: “I ordered the iPhone 12 Pro in good condition, and there are ZERO faults. The phone feels as if it’s brand new; it’s not slow, battery life is as it should be, and there are no visible scratches to the eye!! I was sceptical about ordering refurbished phones, but this has definitely changed my view on this. No complaints!! 10/10.”
Another was disappointed with the phone’s battery life, saying: “Nice and easy to use and buy a new phone. The Battery Health percentage should be stated in the description. I feel the condition of the phone I bought was misadvertised due to the 80% battery health. This phone will need a new battery soon.”
The refurbished iPhone 12 Pro has two different battery options to pick from: the standard battery is classed as ‘good’, which BackMarket recommends for average daily use. For £272, shoppers can buy the device with a new battery, which BackMarket advises for ‘heavy’ average daily use.
One buyer said it was their first time purchasing a refurbished phone and was ‘impressed’, adding: “I bought an iPhone 12 Pro in good (condition) and it was perfect. It looked new and had no scratches at all. The battery was at 89%.”