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Sell Your iPhone 12

That flat-edged iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro or 12 Pro Max still has takers. Choose your exact model below to see an instant offer, then ship it on a free prepaid label. Plug pays after inspection, and payout options vary by offer. Look up your value before you erase the phone.

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Check its value before you erase it. Final value follows inspection.

What Plug pays for iPhone 12

Pick your 12 model to start an estimate with it selected.

iPhone 12

Model Up to
iPhone 12 Up to $148
iPhone 12 mini Up to $140
iPhone 12 Pro Max Up to $247
iPhone 12 Pro Up to $234

“Up to” values are for the top storage option in the best condition. Prices move with the market, and your final offer follows inspection.

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Check your iPhone 12 trade-in value

Search for your exact device below. Match its configuration and condition to see the available estimate. If your model is not listed, contact Plug before sending it.

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What lowers your iPhone 12 offer

  • Battery health on the mini

    The 12 mini has the smallest battery of the group and now shows its age. A maximum capacity under about 80% or a Service message is the single most common reason a 12 mini lands in a lower condition.

  • Ceramic Shield front, glass back

    The 12 line has flat stainless or aluminum edges with Ceramic Shield on the front. The edges chip and the back glass cracks, and both are graded as damage. Hairline cracks near the corners are easy to miss, so look closely.

  • MagSafe and charging

    The 12 was the first iPhone with MagSafe magnets and a wireless charging coil. A phone that will not charge wirelessly, is listed as a fault and lowers the offer.

  • 5G and carrier lock

    The 12 was the first 5G iPhone, and many were bought through carriers. A phone that is still locked is priced differently from an unlocked one, so pick the carrier that matches yours in the estimate.

  • Lower storage starts

    The 12 mini and 12 start at 64GB and the Pros at 128GB. A 64GB phone in the price table is worth less than a 256GB one, so read your storage in Settings, General, About.

Plug cannot take an iPhone 12 that is lost or stolen, locked with iCloud or Find My, or managed by a company or school.

Where is the best place to sell an iPhone 12?

On a phone this age, the extra money from a private sale can be small compared with the time it takes. Plug shows an offer for your exact 12 in the estimate, sends a free prepaid label and pays after inspection, which is quick to set up.

Who pays the most for an iPhone 12?

Price follows model, storage and condition, and the top-earning 12 is usually the Pro Max at high storage. Carrier deals for older phones are often small credits tied to a plan, so a buyback that does not require a purchase can be worth comparing for a 12.

How much is my iPhone 12 worth?

Use the table above to see the up-to value for the 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro Max and 12 Pro. Your own figure depends on storage, carrier and how the phone looks and works. Start an estimate to answer those questions, then wait for the inspection to confirm it.

Can I sell a broken or locked iPhone 12?

You can estimate a cracked or scratched 12 by choosing the closest condition, and carrier-locked phones can be listed by carrier. If the phone is locked with iCloud or Find My, managed by a company or school, or reported lost or stolen, Plug cannot accept it.

More questions about selling your iPhone 12

Is the iPhone 12 mini worth selling?

The mini has plenty of searchers who want a small phone, so it holds interest. It is priced on its own row, so choose the mini in the estimate instead of the regular 12. Expect the battery to be the deciding question.

What is the difference between the 12 and 12 Pro when I sell?

The Pro has a stainless steel frame, a telephoto camera and 128GB or more of storage. The regular 12 has an aluminum frame and two lenses. Check Settings, General, About for Model Name, then pick the same one in the estimate.

How do I prepare my iPhone 12 for shipping?

Back up the phone, sign out of your Apple ID, turn off Find My and erase it under Settings, General, Transfer or Reset iPhone. Take out the SIM card. Keep the phone in the condition you described so the offer matches.

How do I get paid for my iPhone 12?

After Plug receives and inspects the phone, a payout selection link is sent, with the options that apply to the offer. Store credit is one of them.

How to sell your device

Start with an estimate. Prepare your device only when you are ready to send it in.

  1. Find your device

    Find your exact model in the tool above and match its configuration before answering the condition questions.

  2. Check its condition

    Answer the device questions accurately to see your estimated trade-in value.

  3. Submit and ship

    Review your offer and payout options. Follow the shipping instructions and use the prepaid label provided for your mail-in offer.

  4. Inspection and payment

    We inspect your device after it arrives. Payment follows inspection; your online estimate is not a completed payout.

Before you ship your device

Prepare your device after reviewing your offer and shipping instructions. You do not need to erase it to check its value.

  1. Back up your data

    Save your photos, messages and other data, and transfer what you need to your next device before erasing this one.

  2. Remove Find My and your accounts

    Unpair any accessories, sign out of your Apple Account and remove Activation Lock. Resolve any device-management restrictions before shipping.

  3. Erase and remove your SIM

    After your backup and account removal, erase all content and settings. Transfer your mobile service before removing an eSIM, and take out any physical SIM card.

  4. Pack and label securely

    Follow your offer’s packing instructions. Use a sturdy box and cushioning, attach the provided shipping label and keep your drop-off receipt.