Last Updated on June 16, 2022 by srinivas
If you’re ready to ditch your old handset and buy an iPhone 12 (or 12 mini, 12 Pro, or 12 Pro Max), now is a great time to start looking for deals. Retailers want to get rid of old stock and there are great deals on the iPhone 12 series whether you want to buy SIM free or on contract. There are also some great discounts on refurbished models.
In this article, we look at every major retailer and contract carrier to find the best deals on the iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max.
In a separate article, we round up the best iPhone deals in general; we also look at the best Apple deals in an even broader article.
How much does the iPhone 12 series cost?
When the company released the iPhone 13 last September, Apple discontinued the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max and lowered the price of the iPhone 12 and 12 mini.
Here are the starting prices. We provide more detailed pricing information in the section for each model.
| introductory price | Current price | |
| iPhone 12 mini | From $699/£699 | From $599 / £579 |
| iPhone 12 | From $799/£799 | From $699 / £679 |
| iPhone 12 Pro | From $999/£999 | Discontinued |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | From $1,099/£1,099 | Discontinued |
While the Pro and Pro Max are no longer available from Apple, they can be found (usually at a good discount) at other retailers, who are trying to get rid of stock to make way for the new models.
Best iPhone 12 Mini Deals
How much does the iPhone 12 mini cost?
The smallest of the iPhone 12 series, the iPhone 12 mini, has a 5.4-inch screen, which is only slightly larger than the iPhone SE (2022). After the launch of the iPhone 13, Apple also knocked $130 off the 12 mini:
- 64GB: $599 / £579 / AU$999 (was: $729 / £699 / AU$1,199)
- 128GB: $649 / £629 / AU$1,079 (was: $779 / £749 / AU$1,279)
- 256GB: $749 / £729 / AU$1,249 (was: $879 / £849 / AU$1,449)
Best iPhone 12 mini SIM free deals
You can keep up to date with the latest prices from many retailers using our automated table below.
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Best iPhone 12 mini contract deals
These are the carriers to check for iPhone 12 mini contracts.
UK readers should try the following:
Best iPhone 12 Deals
How much does the iPhone 12 cost?
The standard iPhone has a 6.1-inch display and is available in the colors white, black, blue, green, purple and Product (Red). With the launch of the iPhone 13 series, Apple cut £120 / $100 off the price of the iPhone 12. Here’s what it costs if you buy direct from Apple:
- 64GB: $699 / £679 / AU$1,199 (was: $829 / £799 / AU$1,349)
- 128GB: $749 / £729 / AU$1,279 (was: $879 / £849 / AU$1,429)
- 256GB: $849 / £829 / AU$1,449 (was: $979 / £949 / AU$1,599)
Best iPhone 12 SIM Free Deals
You can browse the most recent prices in our automated table below.
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Note that if you’re looking for a refurbished handset, Decluttr currently has the iPhone 12 for just $459.99, rated ‘Good’ capable. Meanwhile, musicMagpie (the UK equivalent) has rated the iPhone 12 as ‘Pristine’ for £524.99.
Where can you get the iPhone 12 . to buy
Here are the top retailers to check when shopping for the best price on an iPhone 12:
UK readers should try the following:
Best iPhone 12 Contract Deals
Here are the contract providers to consider:
UK readers should try the following:
Best iPhone 12 Pro Deals
How much does the iPhone 12 Pro cost?
The 12 Pro has a 6.1-inch screen like the standard iPhone 12, but has a much brighter screen and a third (tele) lens on the back. The Pro and Pro Max are available in Graphite, Silver, Gold and Pacific Blue.
Apple discontinued the 12 Pro and Pro Max when it launched the iPhone 13, but you can still find it at other retailers. We’ve listed Apple’s original pricing for the 12 Pro below:
- 128GB: $999 / £999 / AU$1,699
- 256GB: $1,099 / £1,099 / AU$1,869
- 512GB: $1,299 / £1,299 / AU$2,219
These were the prices when the device was brand new (back in Fall 2020), so you should be looking to spend significantly less if you buy today.
Best iPhone 12 Pro SIM Free Deals
While you can no longer buy the iPhone 12 Pro directly from Apple, there are other retailers that still sell it. Check the following sellers if you have time:
UK readers should try the following:
The automated pricing table below shows the best offers currently available, but may be empty due to stock shortages. Consider a refurbished model, which will also be cheaper. Try Decluttr in the US or musicMagpie in the UK.
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Best iPhone 12 Pro Contract Deals
The following networks may still have the iPhone 12 Pro available on a contract basis, but be prepared to be disappointed at this stage.
UK readers should try the following:
Best iPhone 12 Pro Max Deals
How much does the iPhone 12 Pro Max cost?
It’s now discontinued, but here’s how much the iPhone 12 Pro Max cost at launch:
- 128GB: $1,099 / £1,099 / AU$1,849
- 256GB: $1,199 / £1,199 / AU$2,019
- 512GB: $1,399 / £1,399 / AU$2,369
It is very important to note that these were the prices when the devices were brand new. Based on what Apple did with the 12 and 12 mini prices last September, they would have dropped significantly had the company decided to keep the 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max on sale.
In other words, you should be spending a lot less than the pre-launch MSRPs if you buy today.
Best iPhone 12 Pro Max SIM Free Deals
You can compare prices from top retailers in our automated pricing table below. But the stock is running out and it may be empty.
Your best bet may be to buy a refurbished model, which will also be cheaper. Try Decluttr in the US or musicMagpie in the UK.
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Best iPhone 12 Pro Max Contract Deals
You may be struggling to find the 12 Pro Max under contract now that it has been discontinued by Apple. However, the following networks are worth a try.
UK readers can try the following, but again you may struggle to find a provider willing to offer the 12 Pro Max:
Where to get iPhone 12 cashback deals
The following retailers offer phones on a contract basis from different networks and may have different offers than those you will find directly from the network. Many of these sites also offer cash back plans, if you want to save more in the long run.
Check out our full guide to cashback deals on our sister site Tech Advisor.
Where can you get refurbished iPhone 12 deals
If you haven’t already, consider getting a refurbished iPhone 12 to save money (and the environment). Refurbished appliances are thoroughly tested and repaired to work and look like new again. In some cases, you may see signs of wear, such as scuffs or scratches, but most retailers will state the condition of the device before you buy it. Usually you see A, B and C classes, where A devices have none or very, terribly minimal traces of use and C-class devices with clear traces of use.
To learn more about device qualities, check out our full guide to buying refurbished or pre-owned iPhones.
The first place to shop for a refurbished iPhone is the Apple Refurbished Store. Here you are assured that the device will be exactly like a new iPhone out of the box. Rest assured, you can get the highest quality refurbished iPhones in the Apple Refurbished Store. However, if you’re looking for the iPhone 12, it’s unlikely you’ll find it there yet.
You may want to shop at the following refurbished resellers instead:
Check out our separate roundup of the best iPhone 11 deals, and for the best Apple deals 2021 see our dedicated deals hub.
About the iPhone 12 Series
Apple launched the flagship phones of the iPhone 12 series at its ‘Hi, Speed’ special event on October 13, 2020: a fitting title, as these were the first iPhones with 5G connectivity, the A14 Bionic processor and Neural Engine, which also appeared in the iPad Air 4 for advanced image processing.
While we’ve come to expect iPhones in three sizes, Apple introduced four models with the 12-series: the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, and a smaller iPhone 12 mini, all with 5G support.
The iPhone 12 and 12 mini have a ceramic front, glass back and aluminum frame, while the top-end Pro and Pro Max add matte textured glass on the back and a stainless steel band to the mix.
Aside from the design, the Pro and Pro Max also have an additional telephoto lens on the back, along with advanced photo and video capabilities, such as AppleRAW support and video recording and editing in Dolby Vision. For everything there is to know about the new iPhone 12 series, see this handy explanation.