Is the refurbished iPhone 12 mini unlocked?

Yes. Our refurbished iPhone 12 mini devices are SIM-free and unlocked for compatible UK networks.

Is a refurbished iPhone 12 mini the same as a used iPhone 12 mini?

No. A used phone is usually sold as-is by a private seller. A refurbished iPhone 12 mini is professionally tested, data-wiped, graded and sold with warranty cover.

Is the iPhone 12 mini too small?

Not if you want a compact phone. It is best for one-handed use, smaller pockets and people who prefer lighter devices. If you watch lots of video or want longer battery life, the standard iPhone 12 may suit you better.

Does the refurbished iPhone 12 mini have a good camera?

Yes. It has a dual 12MP camera system with wide and ultra-wide lenses, Night mode, Deep Fusion and 4K Dolby Vision HDR video recording.

What battery health will my phone have?

You get at least 85% battery health as standard. Like New phones include 100% guaranteed battery health.

Will there be marks on the phone?

That depends on the grade. Like New and Pristine look cleaner, while Very Good and Good may show more signs of previous use. All grades are fully functional.

Does it come with a warranty?

Yes. Every refurbished iPhone 12 mini includes a 12-month warranty as standard, with upgrade options where available.

Who should buy the refurbished iPhone 12 mini?

Buy the refurbished iPhone 12 mini if you want a fun, stylish, pocket-friendly iPhone with 5G, OLED, MagSafe and strong everyday speed, without carrying a large phone.

Refurbished iPhone 12 Mini

Name: Refurbished iPhone 12 Mini
Brand: Apple
Price: 129.99 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (83238 reviews)

The iPhone 12 Mini is proof Apple could pack flagship power into a phone that fits in your pocket, one-handed, no stretching. Buy it refurbished and you get that rare compact size for way less, battery-backed at 85%+ so small doesn't mean short-lived.

Our Refurbished
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iPhone 12 Mini

64GB black

very good Condition

£129.99

Out of stock

iPhone 12 Mini

64GB black

pristine Condition

£139.99

Out of stock

iPhone 12 Mini

64GB red

pristine Condition

£139.99

Out of stock

iPhone 12 Mini

64GB red

very good Condition

£129.99

Out of stock

iPhone 12 Mini

64GB green

good Condition

£119.99

Out of stock

iPhone 12 Mini

256GB blue

very good Condition

£174.99

Out of stock

iPhone 12 Mini

256GB purple

very good Condition

£174.99

Out of stock

iPhone 12 Mini

256GB blue

good Condition

£159.99

Out of stock

iPhone 12 Mini

256GB white

very good Condition

£174.99

Out of stock

iPhone 12 Mini

256GB blue

like new Condition

£209.99

Out of stock

iPhone 12 Mini

128GB purple

good Condition

£129.99

Out of stock

iPhone 12 Mini

128GB purple

very good Condition

£144.99

Out of stock

iPhone 12 Mini

128GB blue

good Condition

£129.99

Out of stock

iPhone 12 Mini

128GB blue

very good Condition

£144.99

Out of stock

iPhone 12 Mini

256GB green

pristine Condition

£189.99

Out of stock

iPhone 12 Mini

256GB black

brand new Condition

£229.99

Out of stock

iPhone 12 Mini

256GB black

pristine Condition

£189.99

Out of stock

iPhone 12 Mini

128GB black

pristine Condition

£164.99

Out of stock

iPhone 12 Mini

128GB white

pristine Condition

£164.99

Out of stock

iPhone 12 Mini

128GB purple

pristine Condition

£164.99

Out of stock

Where the Apple iPhone 12 Mini ranks in our sales

Based on what customers actually bought over the last 6 months.

#17 Overall rank

#17 best-selling phone in the last 6 months

Apple iPhone 12 Mini — out of 167 models sold

Top 11% of everything we sold

Outsold 150 other phones in that time

Best-selling Apple phone #16 of 38 Apple phones we sell

Positions are based on our own store order data, not the wider market.

Feature	Technical Upgrade	What You Notice Day to Day
Size	5.4-inch display (vs 6.1-inch display on iPhone 12)	Easier to use one-handed, fits comfortably into smaller pockets, and feels much less bulky during everyday use.
Weight	133g (vs 164g on iPhone 12)	Feels noticeably lighter in your hand, making long calls, messaging and daily carrying more comfortable.
Battery Life	Smaller battery than the iPhone 12	You'll likely need to charge more often if you stream videos, use navigation regularly or spend long periods away from a charger.
Camera System	Same dual 12MP camera system as iPhone 12	You get virtually identical photo and video quality without needing to carry a larger device.
Performance	Same A14 Bionic chip as iPhone 12	Apps, games and everyday tasks feel just as fast as the larger model, despite the smaller size.
Value	Usually costs less than the standard iPhone 12 on the refurbished market	You can get the core iPhone 12 experience for less money if screen size and battery life are not your top priorities.

Feature

Technical Upgrade

What You Notice Day to Day

Size

5.4-inch display (vs 6.1-inch display on iPhone 12)

Easier to use one-handed, fits comfortably into smaller pockets, and feels much less bulky during everyday use.

Weight

133g (vs 164g on iPhone 12)

Feels noticeably lighter in your hand, making long calls, messaging and daily carrying more comfortable.

Battery Life

Smaller battery than the iPhone 12

You'll likely need to charge more often if you stream videos, use navigation regularly or spend long periods away from a charger.

Camera System

Same dual 12MP camera system as iPhone 12

You get virtually identical photo and video quality without needing to carry a larger device.

Performance

Same A14 Bionic chip as iPhone 12

Apps, games and everyday tasks feel just as fast as the larger model, despite the smaller size.

Value

Usually costs less than the standard iPhone 12 on the refurbished market

You can get the core iPhone 12 experience for less money if screen size and battery life are not your top priorities.

Feature	Technical Details	Why it Matters
Screen	5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, 2340 × 1080 resolution at 476 ppi	Sharp, compact screen that looks much better than older LCD iPhones. Texts, photos and videos are clear and easy to see, even on the small screen.
Camera	Dual 12MP rear cameras: Wide and Ultra Wide. 12MP TrueDepth front camera	Clear and sharp photos, night mode support, and useful Ultra Wide shots. Good for casual everyday photos.
Battery Life	Up to 15 hours of video playback; TBPS devices have minimum 85% battery health	Lasts long enough for light daily use. Those who mainly use their phone for practical features (calls, texts, browsing) will enjoy this device.
iOS	Supports modern iOS versions, but not Apple Intelligence	You can continue using the latest apps, security updates, and most modern iPhone features. The phone is still supported in 2026.
Dimensions	131.5 mm × 64.2 mm × 7.4 mm, 133 g	One of the smallest and lightest modern iPhones Apple has made. Ideal for those who don’t carry a bag and prefer to pocket their phone.

Feature

Technical Details

Why it Matters

Screen

5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, 2340 × 1080 resolution at 476 ppi

Sharp, compact screen that looks much better than older LCD iPhones. Texts, photos and videos are clear and easy to see, even on the small screen.

Camera

Dual 12MP rear cameras: Wide and Ultra Wide. 12MP TrueDepth front camera

Clear and sharp photos, night mode support, and useful Ultra Wide shots. Good for casual everyday photos.

Battery Life

Up to 15 hours of video playback; TBPS devices have minimum 85% battery health

Lasts long enough for light daily use. Those who mainly use their phone for practical features (calls, texts, browsing) will enjoy this device.

iOS

Supports modern iOS versions, but not Apple Intelligence

You can continue using the latest apps, security updates, and most modern iPhone features. The phone is still supported in 2026.

Dimensions

131.5 mm × 64.2 mm × 7.4 mm, 133 g

One of the smallest and lightest modern iPhones Apple has made. Ideal for those who don’t carry a bag and prefer to pocket their phone.

Risk to Watch Out For	The Issue	What it Means for You
Non-UK or imported models	Some phones may not be intended for the UK market.	You'll pay marginally less upfront, however the phone may sell for as little as 10-20% of its original value later on. Whilst you'll make a small saving to start with, you'll take a huge hit when it's time to dispose of the device, because imported devices are seen as a risk for buyers.
Phones that are not actually in stock	Some sellers list phones before they physically have them ready to send.	Your phone is your lifeline, and we understand this well. Do you really want to purchase from a company who has a reputation of taking your money and then making you wait for weeks, or in some cases months for your device?
Weak battery health	A phone can look clean but still have a worn battery.	Many of our competitors don't even mention battery life, and the battery you get is left up to chance. Who wants to spend good money on a device that only turns on for a few hours? Our minimum battery health is 85%, and you can upgrade to 100% at checkout for much cheaper than a high-street battery replacement would cost.
Hidden faults	Camera, Face ID, sensors or charging port issues may not show in photos.	Many sellers cut costs by not testing your device properly, or in some cases not at all. We believe that every customer deserves a fully functional device from day one, which is why our return rate is one of the lowest in the industry.
Poor-quality replacement parts	Cheap screens, batteries or camera parts can affect how the phone feels and performs.	Mobile phones are precisely built and sensitive devices. Some sellers use cheap phone parts that are more likely to break or become faulty. We use genuine Apple parts in 95% of the iPhones we repair. On the rare occasion that third-party parts are used, these will be of the highest quality possible, and only for screens and batteries. See our quality charter.
Blocked, locked or finance-flagged phones	Risky sellers may list phones that later turn out to be blocked, iCloud locked, finance-flagged or not fully reset.	What might seem like a good deal initially could cost you further down the line when the phone is blacklisted from use. We check that your phone hasn't been reported stolen, isn't on the police register, doesn't belong to another company, isn't hacked, and doesn't have any viruses.
Weak aftercare	Some sellers offer limited support once the phone has been delivered.	If something goes wrong and you need quick support, you may be stuck talking to an AI chatbot. In some cases, the customer support team may live in a different timezone and can't help you when you need it most. Our award-winning team is here to help you by phone, WhatsApp, email and more.

Risk to Watch Out For

The Issue

What it Means for You

Non-UK or imported models

Some phones may not be intended for the UK market.

You'll pay marginally less upfront, however the phone may sell for as little as 10-20% of its original value later on. Whilst you'll make a small saving to start with, you'll take a huge hit when it's time to dispose of the device, because imported devices are seen as a risk for buyers.

Phones that are not actually in stock

Some sellers list phones before they physically have them ready to send.

Your phone is your lifeline, and we understand this well. Do you really want to purchase from a company who has a reputation of taking your money and then making you wait for weeks, or in some cases months for your device?

Weak battery health

A phone can look clean but still have a worn battery.

Many of our competitors don't even mention battery life, and the battery you get is left up to chance. Who wants to spend good money on a device that only turns on for a few hours? Our minimum battery health is 85%, and you can upgrade to 100% at checkout for much cheaper than a high-street battery replacement would cost.

Hidden faults

Camera, Face ID, sensors or charging port issues may not show in photos.

Many sellers cut costs by not testing your device properly, or in some cases not at all. We believe that every customer deserves a fully functional device from day one, which is why our return rate is one of the lowest in the industry.

Poor-quality replacement parts

Cheap screens, batteries or camera parts can affect how the phone feels and performs.

Mobile phones are precisely built and sensitive devices. Some sellers use cheap phone parts that are more likely to break or become faulty. We use genuine Apple parts in 95% of the iPhones we repair. On the rare occasion that third-party parts are used, these will be of the highest quality possible, and only for screens and batteries. See our quality charter.

Blocked, locked or finance-flagged phones

Risky sellers may list phones that later turn out to be blocked, iCloud locked, finance-flagged or not fully reset.

What might seem like a good deal initially could cost you further down the line when the phone is blacklisted from use. We check that your phone hasn't been reported stolen, isn't on the police register, doesn't belong to another company, isn't hacked, and doesn't have any viruses.

Weak aftercare

Some sellers offer limited support once the phone has been delivered.

If something goes wrong and you need quick support, you may be stuck talking to an AI chatbot. In some cases, the customer support team may live in a different timezone and can't help you when you need it most. Our award-winning team is here to help you by phone, WhatsApp, email and more.

What Matters	How We Help	Why it Matters to You
Experience	Refurbished electronics specialist since 1999	No one has more expertise in this industry than us. We’ve been refurbishing phones since before the iPhone existed.
Trust	We have 86,720 total reviews across all platforms	Real reviews back up what we say: we provide quality devices and a quality service. You can become one of our many satisfied customers today.
Security	Devices are data-wiped, network status and device history are checked for blacklisting, theft, loss or outstanding finance (using CheckMEND)	Our checks help protect you from blocked, stolen or finance-flagged phones. Unlike with unverified sellers, there’s no risk of being scammed or ripped off.
Quality	90+ point quality check	We refuse to sell devices that don't work the same as if they were new. Your device is ready to go straight out of the box.
Support	UK-based customer support	Get help from real people who won the Best Customer Service (Consumer) award at the MNA 2026, beating major brands such as EE.
Stock	Website stock means actual stock	Unlike other sites, all devices on our website are in stock and ready to ship from our warehouse today. No false listings or seller delays.
Device Quality	Every part of the process is done in-house	We have full control over the refurbishment process. Unlike others who outsource their process, we confirm the quality of the devices ourselves.

What Matters

How We Help

Why it Matters to You

Experience

Refurbished electronics specialist since 1999

No one has more expertise in this industry than us. We’ve been refurbishing phones since before the iPhone existed.

Trust

We have 86,720 total reviews across all platforms

Real reviews back up what we say: we provide quality devices and a quality service. You can become one of our many satisfied customers today.

Security

Devices are data-wiped, network status and device history are checked for blacklisting, theft, loss or outstanding finance (using CheckMEND)

Our checks help protect you from blocked, stolen or finance-flagged phones. Unlike with unverified sellers, there’s no risk of being scammed or ripped off.

Quality

90+ point quality check

We refuse to sell devices that don't work the same as if they were new. Your device is ready to go straight out of the box.

Support

UK-based customer support

Get help from real people who won the Best Customer Service (Consumer) award at the MNA 2026, beating major brands such as EE.

Stock

Website stock means actual stock

Unlike other sites, all devices on our website are in stock and ready to ship from our warehouse today. No false listings or seller delays.

Device Quality

Every part of the process is done in-house

We have full control over the refurbishment process. Unlike others who outsource their process, we confirm the quality of the devices ourselves.

Refurbished iPhone 12 Mini