Cheap iPhone 12 deals are getting harder to find as stock of Apple's previous-gen phones is almost extinguished. That said, some retailers still have iPhone 12 phones you can get at a fraction of their original cost. Plus, now that iPhone 15 deals are stealing the spotlight, iPhone 12 deals are at their lowest price ever.
Currently, the best iPhone 12 deals are on refurbished models. For instance, Verizon has the Pre-Owned iPhone 12 Pro or the Pre-Owned iPhone 12 Pro Max for free. Both devices are described as being in "very good" condition, which means they might have light scuff or scratch marks.
Generally speaking, wireless carriers remain your best option for cheap iPhone 12 deals — particularly if you're ready to switch networks. (Also, make sure to read our guide to the best Apple Store coupons for more deals on Apple gear).
Today's best iPhone 12 deals
- Verizon: up to $700 off iPhone 12 w/ port + trade-in
- AT&T: up to 50% off iPhone 12 mini
- Mint Mobile: iPhone 12 mini for $30/mo. + unlimited 5G for $30/mo.
- Visible: free $100 gift card
- Best Buy: up to $100 off all iPhone 12 models
- T-Mobile: up to $800 off all iPhone 12 models
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iPhone 12 deals — Which model should you get?
The iPhone 12 sports a fast A14 Bionic processor, 5G connectivity, and updated cameras. It also has a new Ceramic Shield glass display that Apple claims is the toughest in the industry. There's also a new MagSafe charging system.
The iPhone 12 features a 12MP wide lens with a f/1.6 aperture and a 12MP ultra-wide lens with a f/2.4 aperture and 120-degree field of view. It's the first iPhone to include Apple's new 7-element lens, which delivers low light performance. Apple has also added a new Night Mode Time-lapse feature.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 12 mini is a compact version of the iPhone 12. It sports a 5.4-inch OLED display and the same A14 Bionic CPU found inside the standard iPhone 12. However, its costs $699, which is $100 less than the 6.1-inch iPhone 12.
The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are the successors to the iPhone 11 Pro models. They feature larger screens — 6.1 inches for the Pro and 6.7 inches for the Pro Max — plus triple camera arrays aided by a LiDAR sensor. Otherwise, they share the same processor, 5G connectivity, and charging features as the iPhone 12.
Tips for finding the best iPhone 12 deals
- Carriers offer the biggest discounts: Switching carriers remains the best way to find iPhone 12 deals. This is especially true when new iPhone models are announced. That said, AT&T iPhone 12 deals are worth tracking because sometimes its deals apply to both new and existing users. Otherwise, most carriers will require that you port your number to their service to get the best deals.
- Keep your old iPhone in top condition: In addition to switching carriers, trading in your old phone is another way to save on the purchase of a new iPhone. As a result, you'll want to keep your current phone in the best shape possible and make sure to save all the boxes, cables, and documentation that originally came with it. That way should you want an iPhone 13, you'll be able to get it without having to pay full retail.
- Don't forget about refurbs: We normally wouldn't recommend shopping for refurbished smartphones, but Apple's refurbs are the exception. They're refurbished by Apple to work and look like new. More importantly, they're backed by the same 1-year warranty that comes with new Apple devices.
- Wait for the next Apple keynote: Apple's next September keynote is a year away. So if the iPhone 13 isn't you thing, here's what we know about the iPhone 14.
