Earlier this week, Apple started to sell new refurbished smartphones. These models were the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, that are currently available in the United States. This marks the first time that the company has sold these models under the refurbished category.
For those unaware, the iPhone 12 series was first launched back in late 2020. Now, the Cupertino based giant is relaunching the series in the US, but only the base iPhone 12 and the higher end iPhone 12 Pro models are listed as refurbished. In other words, prospective buyers do not have the option to buy an iPhone 12 mini or even the top end iPhone 12 Pro Max.
As of right now, the 6.1 inch iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro refurbished models are available for purchase in multiple color variants and even their different storage configurations. Customers can even opt for delivery or schedule a pickup from select Apple Store locations. Similar to previous generations, the new refurbished devices will be sold for a discount of around 15 percent compared to the brand new models. So now, an unlocked iPhone 12 with 64GB of internal storage can be purchased for 619 US Dollars in the US.
Meanwhile, the same model retails for 729 US Dollars for a brand new iPhone 12. These new refurbished phones will be unlocked and SIM free. Furthermore, the iPhone 12 models will come with a new battery and a new outer shell as well as a new white box that includes all the usual accessories like manuals and a USB-C to Lightning cable. Notably, the refurbished models are also covered under Apple’s standard one year warranty and its extended AppleCare+ coverage.
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