Buy a refurbished iPhone 12

A refurbished iPhone 12 with a 2-year warranty, 30-day returns and free shipping from €500. From €227.

At a glance: iPhone 12

Price from€227
Available conditionsLike new, Lightly used, Used
Warranty2 years, battery included
Returns30 days from delivery
Delivery time1–2 working days to Ireland by DHL Express; free delivery from €500
Payment methodsCard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Klarna, bank transfer
Last updated17 October 2026

Looking for a refurbished iPhone 12? At The Phone Shopper you get one that has been professionally refurbished, with a 2-year warranty, 30 days to change your mind and free shipping from €500. In stock now from €227, with 8 version(s) ready to ship. Battery min. 85% · new battery optional.

Available iPhone 12 versions

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Why buy a refurbished iPhone 12 at The Phone Shopper?

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Buying a refurbished iPhone 12: the model that introduced Apple's current design

The iPhone 12 was a turning point for Apple in 2020: the flat-edged design that has been standard ever since, MagSafe for magnetic charging and accessories, 5G support and Ceramic Shield glass that makes the front far more drop-resistant. Under the bonnet sits the A14 Bionic chip, paired with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display. Buying a refurbished iPhone 12 therefore means bringing home the starting point of Apple's current design language.

Why this model was a watershed

Where the iPhone 11 still had rounded edges and an LCD screen, the iPhone 12 brought an OLED display to the regular model for the first time, together with a sharper, squarer frame. If you recognise today's iPhone design, this is the model where it all began.

Camera and MagSafe

Thanks to the A14 chip, the dual 12MP camera (wide and ultra-wide) performs noticeably better in low light than its predecessor. MagSafe also lets you attach wireless chargers and accessories magnetically, something the iPhone 11 could not do.

iPhone 12 versus iPhone 12 Mini

Want exactly the same chip and camera, but in a more compact body you can operate one-handed? Then take a look at the refurbished iPhone 12 Mini. If a larger screen and longer battery life matter more to you, the standard iPhone 12 is the better choice.

Why refurbished is particularly smart here

Buying a refurbished iPhone 12 gives you 5G, MagSafe and an OLED screen in the design Apple still uses today, with tested handsets at a considerably lower price than new.

Which condition should you choose for a refurbished iPhone 12?

Every refurbished iPhone 12 is thoroughly tested and then graded on how it looks — technically all of them work 100%. That lets you pick deliberately, to suit your budget:

Not sure? For most buyers Excellent strikes the best balance between price and appearance.

The battery in your refurbished iPhone 12

Every refurbished iPhone 12 we sell has a battery at 85% capacity or better — usually higher. So it comfortably sees you through the day. Better still: our 2-year warranty covers the battery too. If it does drop below par, we put that right free of charge. This is exactly where refurbished gets clever: flagship quality without the flagship price.

How The Phone Shopper tests every iPhone 12

Before a refurbished iPhone 12 reaches your door it goes through our 50-point check: screen, touch, cameras, speakers, microphone, buttons, Face ID or Touch ID, charging port, Wi-Fi and 4G/5G. Only devices that pass every step go on sale. If something still is not right when it arrives, you have 30 days to change your mind and a 2-year warranty — no small print.

What to look out for when buying a refurbished iPhone 12

With a refurbished iPhone 12, check three things: the battery health (85% as a minimum), the length of the warranty (two full years with us, battery included) and whether the device has genuinely been tested. We are a real shop in Nijverdal with our own technicians — not an anonymous dropshipper. Order before 16:00 and we ship the same day, with delivery in 2 working days.

Frequently asked questions about the refurbished iPhone 12

What makes the iPhone 12 different from the iPhone 11?

The iPhone 12 introduced the flat-edged design, an OLED screen instead of LCD, 5G and MagSafe; the A14 chip is also faster than the A13 in the iPhone 11. In daily use the OLED screen is the most visible upgrade: deeper blacks and richer colours in everything you watch. Together those changes made the 12 feel like a genuinely new generation rather than a yearly refresh.

Does MagSafe work on every refurbished iPhone 12?

Yes. MagSafe is built into every iPhone 12 model as standard, so magnetic chargers and accessories work without any extra fitting. Refurbishment does not touch the magnets: wallets, stands, car mounts and chargers snap on exactly as they would on a new phone. It remains one of the most pleasant everyday features of this generation, and the accessory range has only grown since launch.

Is the iPhone 12 a big step up from the iPhone 12 Mini?

The chip and camera are identical; the difference lies in screen size (6.1 inches versus 5.4 inches) and battery life, with the standard 12 lasting longer on a full charge. Photos, speed and features are therefore exactly the same on both. Pick the Mini if one-handed use and pocketability are sacred to you; pick the regular 12 if you want more screen and more stamina.

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