Refurbished iPhone 12
A tested & certified iPhone 12 from £210 — fully tested and honestly graded. The same phone as new, for a fraction of the price.
1 iPhone 12 option in stock
Apple iPhone 12
Should you buy an iPhone 12 in 2026?
The iPhone 12 is now a value buy. It handles everything day-to-day — messaging, banking, cameras, streaming — but it is more than three years old, so check the battery-health figure on the listing and treat it as a two-to-three-year phone rather than a five-year one.
Apple has historically kept iPhones on the latest iOS for around six to seven years after launch, so an iPhone 12 released in 2020 can reasonably be expected to receive updates into 2026–2027.
CeX sell the same iPhone 12 at £220 today. Ours starts at £210 — a saving of £10 (5%) on the same storage and the same condition grade. (CeX price checked 28 October 2026.)
Own one already? An iPhone 12 screen replacement is a fixed £55 and a new battery £60 (full iPhone 12 repair price list). Upgrading instead? We pay up to £145 for an iPhone 12 — get a trade-in quote.
iPhone 12 at a glance
- UK release
- October 2020
- Age
- 6 years
- CeX price today
- £220
- Ours from
- £210
- Updates expected
- to ~2026
- Storage options
- 64GB
- Grades in stock
- Good
- Trade-in up to
- £145
- Screen repair
- £55
- Battery repair
- £60
- Display
- 6.1" OLED, 60Hz
- Chip
- A14 Bionic
- Camera
- Dual 12MP (wide + ultrawide)
- Battery
- Up to 17h video
Buying a pre-owned iPhone 12: what to know
Every iPhone 12 we sell is put through a full diagnostic — screen, cameras, speakers, charging, biometrics and battery — then graded honestly as Like New or Good so the price reflects exactly what you receive. There are no surprises on arrival and no vague “fully working” claims hiding a tired battery.
Battery health is stated on each listing above (what the percentage means). If you'd rather keep your current iPhone 12 running, a battery or screen repair is often the smarter spend — get a fixed-price repair quote in seconds. Upgrading? Our trade-in portal turns your old device into instant credit.
New to buying pre-owned? Our 8-point buying checklist covers everything worth checking first.
Common questions
How much is a refurbished iPhone 12?+
A tested & certified iPhone 12 starts from £210 at Optimise Marketplace — £10 (5%) less than CeX charge for the same one (£220, checked 28 October 2026). The exact price depends on storage (64GB), colour and condition grade. Every one includes a 12-month warranty, free insured UK delivery and 30-day returns.
How old is the iPhone 12?+
The iPhone 12 went on sale in the UK in October 2020, making it 6 years old. Apple has historically kept iPhones on the latest iOS for around six to seven years after launch, so an iPhone 12 released in 2020 can reasonably be expected to receive updates into 2026–2027.
Will the iPhone 12 still get software updates?+
Yes. Based on the maker's stated policy and track record, the iPhone 12 should keep receiving updates until around 2026, so it is safe for banking apps, security patches and new features for the foreseeable future.
What does an iPhone 12 repair cost if I damage it?+
Our fixed prices for the iPhone 12 are £55 for a screen replacement and £60 for a new battery, usually done the same day in Batley. Accidental damage isn't covered by the warranty, but it's inexpensive to put right.
How much is my old iPhone 12 worth?+
We currently pay up to £145 cash for an iPhone 12 in Like New condition, with lower grades priced honestly. Get an instant quote on our trade-in page — the price is locked for 7 days.
Is a refurbished iPhone 12 worth buying?+
Yes — though "refurbished" is not quite the right word for ours. Nothing has been rebuilt or modified: these are pre-owned handsets with 100% original parts, tested and graded. A iPhone 12 bought this way performs identically to new at a significant saving. Each device is inspected and function-tested by us, graded honestly and comes with a 12-month warranty (covering hardware faults in normal use) plus 30-day returns.
Is the iPhone 12 unlocked?+
Our iPhone 12 stock is sold unlocked unless clearly stated otherwise, so it works with any UK network and with eSIM plans.
What battery health does the iPhone 12 have?+
Battery health is listed on every individual iPhone 12 listing, so you know before you buy. Every pre-owned phone we sell has at least 85% battery health, Like New and Good alike.
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