Article Summary
- The iPhone 12 smartphones were announced on October 13, 2020
- iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro can be preordered starting October 16, 2020 with availability on October 23, 2020
- iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max can be preordered starting November 6, 2020 with availability on November 13, 2020
- Starting prices for the iPhone 12 devices range from $699 to $1,099
Apple has officially announced the line of iPhone 12 phones on October 12, 2020 at their virtual event. Preorder starts on October 16, 2020. Find all the information about the relevant preorder/availability dates and iPhone 12 pricing here.
Is the iPhone 12 still worth buying?
The iPhone 12 is a worthy purchase despite the many iterations of the iPhone that have been released since its debut in 2020. The iPhone 12 supports 5G connectivity and features 12MP wide-angle lenses, an A14 bionic chip, and an OLED display. Apple will continue to support the iPhone 12 until 2027, making it a great budget option for Apple users who don't need the latest and greatest iPhone.
iPhone 12 64GB Plans
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#1
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Gen Mobile
Unlimited Talk, Text & 2GB Data
$10.00/mo
$30 advance payment for 3 months (equals to $10/month)
+ $249 Upfront
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#2
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TracFone
1GB Data 1-Month Smartphone Plan
$10.00/mo
with Auto-Refill discount for the first 2 months
+ $249.99 Upfront
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#3
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Wing
1GB Data Plan
$17.00/mo
+ $999.99 Upfront
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#4
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Simple Mobile
15GB Data Plan
$23.75/mo
with AutoPay
+ $204.98 Upfront
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iPhone 12 Release Dates
Apple unveiled the iPhone 12 lineup on October 13, 2020. As expected, there will be 4 different tiers of the newest iPhones. They will not all be released on the same dates. Take a peak at this table for presale and release dates:
iPhone 12 Presale and Shipping Dates 2020
| Phone | Presale | Shipping |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 12 Mini | November 6 | November 13 |
| iPhone 12 | October 16 | October 23 |
| iPhone 12 Pro | October 16 | October 23 |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | November 6 | November 13 |
iPhone 12 Outright Prices
The iPhone 12 phones are prices very similarly to last year's iPhone 11 phones, with the caveat that there is a new tier, the iPhone 12 mini, available. Prices range from $699 for the base mini and $1099 for the base iPhone 12 Pro Max.
iPhone 12 mini Prices
| Carriers | 64GB | 128GB | 256GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $699 | $749 | $849 |
| Verizon | $699 | $749 | $849 |
| T-Mobile/Sprint | $729 | $779 | $879 |
iPhone 12 Prices
| Carriers | 64GB | 128GB | 256GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $799 | $849 | $949 |
| Verizon | $799 | $849 | $949 |
| T-Mobile/Sprint | $799 | $849 | $949 |
| Xfinity Mobile | $829 | $879 | $979 |
iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max Prices
| Phone (all carriers) | 128GB | 256GB | 512GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 12 Pro | $999 | $1,099 | $1,299 |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | $1,099 | $1,199 | $1,399 |
iPhone 12 Monthly Prices
Verizon
Monthly prices (over 24 months) for the new iPhones from Verizon start at:
- $29.16 for the iPhone 12 mini
- $33.33 for the iPhone 12
- $41.66 for the iPhone 12 Pro
- $33.66 for the iPhone 12 Pro Max
View current Verizon iPhones below:
iPhone 17e 256GB
- 6.1 inch display
- Rear Camera: 48MP
- Front Camera: 12MP
iPhone 16 128GB
- 6.1 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 12MP
- Front Camera: 12MP
iPhone 17e 512GB
- 6.1 inch display
- Rear Camera: 48MP
- Front Camera: 12MP
iPhone 16 256GB
- 6.1 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 12MP
- Front Camera: 12MP
iPhone 16 Plus 128GB
- 6.7 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 12MP
- Front Camera: 12MP
iPhone 17 256GB
- 6.3 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP
- Front Camera: 18MP
iPhone 16 Pro 128GB
- 6.3 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 12MP
- Front Camera: 12MP
iPhone 16 Plus 256GB
- 6.7 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 12MP
- Front Camera: 12MP
iPhone 16 Pro 256GB
- 6.3 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 12MP
- Front Camera: 12MP
iPhone Air 256GB
- 6.5 inch display
- Rear Camera: 48MP
- Front Camera: 18MP
AT&T
iPhone 12 Monthly pricing (over 30 months) from AT&T start at:
- $23.34/month for the iPhone 12 mini
- $26.67 for the iPhone 12
- $33.34 for the iPhone 12 Pro
- $36.67 for the iPhone 12 Pro Max
View the best AT&T iPhones below:
iPhone 16 128GB
- 6.1 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 12MP
- Front Camera: 12MP
iPhone 17 256GB
- 6.3 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP
- Front Camera: 18MP
iPhone Air 256GB
- 6.5 inch display
- Rear Camera: 48MP
- Front Camera: 18MP
iPhone 17 512GB
- 6.3 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP
- Front Camera: 18MP
iPhone 17 Pro 256GB
- 6.3 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
- Front Camera: 18MP
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB
- 6.9 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
- Front Camera: 18MP
iPhone Air 512GB
- 6.5 inch display
- Rear Camera: 48MP
- Front Camera: 18MP
iPhone 17 Pro 512GB
- 6.3 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
- Front Camera: 18MP
iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB
- 6.9 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
- Front Camera: 18MP
iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB
- 6.9 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
- Front Camera: 18MP
T-Mobile
T-Mobile's monthly pricing for the new iPhones (over 30 months) start at:
- $29.16 for the iPhone 12 mini
- $26.67 for the iPhone 12
- $33.34 for the iPhone 12 Pro
- $36.66 for the iPhone 12 Pro Max
Check out T-Mobile's iPhone lineup below:
iPhone 17e 256GB
- 6.1 inch display
- Rear Camera: 48MP
- Front Camera: 12MP
iPhone 16 128GB
- 6.1 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 12MP
- Front Camera: 12MP
iPhone 16 256GB
- 6.1 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 12MP
- Front Camera: 12MP
iPhone 17e 512GB
- 6.1 inch display
- Rear Camera: 48MP
- Front Camera: 12MP
iPhone 16 Plus 128GB
- 6.7 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 12MP
- Front Camera: 12MP
iPhone 17 256GB
- 6.3 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP
- Front Camera: 18MP
iPhone Air 256GB
- 6.5 inch display
- Rear Camera: 48MP
- Front Camera: 18MP
iPhone 17 512GB
- 6.3 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP
- Front Camera: 18MP
iPhone 17 Pro 256GB
- 6.3 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
- Front Camera: 18MP
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB
- 6.9 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
- Front Camera: 18MP
iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 11
With the iPhone 12 officially announced, you may be wondering if you should upgrade from your iPhone 11. Really, it comes down to personal preference. If you are the type that wants the latest and greatest, you might want to wait for the iPhone 12.
On the other hand, you might not be in the market for new phone at all—you just like to keep up with all the latest tech news. Now might be the best time to look into switching plans to save some money. Many carriers offer low-cost plans for customers who want to switch with their own devices.
iPhone 12 128GB
| Description | |
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| Screen Size | 6.1" |
| Available On | 5 Plans from 1 carrier |
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| Priced From | $17 per month + $1,099.99 upfront |
| View Full Details |
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