Refurbished iPhone 12 256GB Red, Unlocked
$219
Lowest Fair price 
eBay Refurbished
- 1‑year warranty
- 30‑day returns
- Free shipping
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- eBay Refurbished 1‑year warranty $219
Back Market 1‑year warranty $254 - Back Market 1‑year warranty $315
Prices checked Oct 15, 9:26 AM EDT
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Refurbished iPhone 12 prices today
$219 is a low price for an iPhone 12 in Fair condition.
Over the last 30 days, the lowest price in Fair condition was usually $220 to $224.
3 offers from 2 sellers today, $219 to $315.
What Excellent, Good and Fair look like
The grade describes looks only, as each seller grades it. Every seller here gives a 1‑year warranty. Each seller words its own grades, so here is what each seller calls it.
From $315 for this configuration, at 1 of 2 sellers
- Back Market calls it Premium or Excellent
- eBay Refurbished calls it Certified or Excellent
Shown on an iPhone 16, for illustration.
From $254 for this configuration, at 1 of 2 sellers
- Back Market calls it Good
- eBay Refurbished calls it Very Good
Shown on an iPhone 16, for illustration.
From $219 for this configuration, at 1 of 2 sellers
- eBay Refurbished calls it Good
- Back Market calls it Fair
Shown on an iPhone 16, for illustration.
iPhone 12 specs
- Screen
- 6.1" OLED display · 460ppi at a resolution of 2532x1170
- Processor
- Apple 3 GHz 6-core A14 Bionic
- Memory
- 4GB
- Carrier
- Unlocked
- Has
- Face ID, MagSafe charger, wireless charging, water resistant
- Does not have
- Touch ID, headphone jack, USB-C port
- Supported cellular bands
- GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900CDMA: 800, 19003G: 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21004G: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 715G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n260, n261
- Shipped with
- iOS 14.1 or above
- Latest software
- iOS 27
- Wi-Fi generation
- 6
- Part numbers
- MGHK3LL/A, MGHK3
- Model identifier
- iPhone13,2
- Model number
- A2172
- EMC number
- 3542
- Released
- October 12, 2020
- Discontinued
- N/A
- Weight
- 0.36 lb
- Size (H x W x D)
- 5.78in x 2.81in x 0.29in
Questions about the iPhone 12
What is MGHK3LL/A?
MGHK3LL/A is Apple's part number for the iPhone 12 256GB Red, made for the US (the LL/A suffix). Its model number is A2172. Apple released it in October 12, 2020. Its launch price was $879. It runs iOS 27.
Which seller has the cheapest refurbished iPhone 12?
Today it is eBay Refurbished, at $219 for a Fair (C) unit with 1‑year warranty. The cheapest Excellent unit is $315 at Back Market. The cheapest Good unit is $254 at Back Market.
What warranty comes with a refurbished iPhone 12?
It depends on the seller. On this page: eBay Refurbished 1‑year warranty, Back Market 1‑year warranty. Every seller here takes returns for 30 days.
Will a refurbished iPhone work with my carrier?
An unlocked refurbished iPhone works with any carrier that supports its network bands, so it is the safe choice when you are unsure. A carrier-locked iPhone only works on the network it was tied to. RefurbMe shows each listing's carrier and lets you filter to unlocked models, so you can match a phone to your network before you buy.
Full answer: Will a refurbished iPhone work with my carrier?
Are refurbished phones locked to a carrier?
Some refurbished phones are locked to a single carrier, and some are sold unlocked. A carrier-locked iPhone only works with SIMs from the network it was tied to, while an unlocked one works on any compatible carrier. On RefurbMe you can see the status before you buy, because every iPhone listing says Unlocked or carrier-locked in its title, and on the US site you can filter to unlocked models only.
Can I use eSIM on a refurbished iPhone?
Yes. Refurbished iPhones support eSIM if the original model includes eSIM hardware. The refurbishment process does not affect eSIM capability. Any iPhone XS or later supports eSIM, and all iPhone 17 models and iPhone Air are eSIM-only worldwide (no physical SIM tray).
Do refurbished iPhones have a new battery?
Not every refurbished iPhone gets a new battery, but Apple Certified Refurbished iPhones always do. Apple states that every unit it refurbishes receives a brand-new battery and outer shell. Third-party refurbishers instead test the existing battery and replace it only if it falls below their standard. Whether the battery is new depends on who refurbished the phone.
Will a refurbished iPhone have an activation lock?
No. A refurbished iPhone from a professional refurbisher should never have an activation lock. Reputable sellers remove iCloud Activation Lock and erase all previous user data as a standard part of the refurbishment process.
Full answer: Will a refurbished iPhone have an activation lock?