Looking for an iPhone 12 or 12 Pro Black Friday deal in 2023? Don't wait any longer!

iPhone 12 Black Friday deals in 2023

The iPhone 12, which was released in October 2020, is still one of the most powerful smartphones out there. The camera, the battery life, the screen, every aspect of the phone makes it an exceptional choice. The iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max are aimed at gaming and photo enthusiasts, and the iPhone 12 mini for those looking for a compact smartphone that's easy to use with one hand. 

The only problem? The price... But don't worry, there are ways to find the iPhone 12 at more affordable prices this Black Friday. 🙌

What is Black Friday?

Black Friday is a shopping event that takes place at the end of November every year. This year it will take place on November 24, 2023.  

The purpose of this event is to give many consumers the opportunity to buy products at reduced prices to prepare for the Christmas season. Black Friday was mostly popular in the US before being imported all over the world, especially in the UK a few years ago. Among the most popular products on Black Friday are many technical devices such as smartphones (especially iPhones), tablets, game consoles, AirPods and other headphones…

When should you buy an iPhone 12 on Black Friday?

On average, a user keeps their mobile phone for at least two years before buying a new one. This is particularly driven by the annual keynotes and publications by Apple and Co. where the new models are presented with great enthusiasm. This causes an enormous mountain of discarded mobile phones and other electronic devices. So the planet is happy about every mobile phone that has been owned for more than two years. 

Therefore, if you own a mobile phone that has been in use for a long time and/or shows certain defects, then it makes sense to invest in a new phone now. For example, I have a refurbished iPhone 7 that I will most likely upgrade to a refurbished iPhone 12. Apple's iPhones are fortunate to be considered very durable, so hopefully I can use them for at least 5 years.

Want an iPhone 12 deal from Black Friday 2023? (or maybe the iPhone 15?)

It hasn’t been long since the iPhone 15 was introduced and fans were left a bit disappointed to find that the improvements were only minimal. Sure aesthetically, there has been the dynamic island, and long-awaited improvement on the camera, but we really had to wait 3 years for this? The iPhone 12 still shares some common qualities like the OLED screen, 5G and MagSafe charging technology. You can find all the detailed information in our iPhone 12 review.

Why is the iPhone 12 a good deal on Black Friday?

To put it simply, the iPhone 12 has been one of the best smartphones out there since 2021. 

Do not expect Black Friday discounts from Apple, but you will indeed find promo offers for an iPhone 12 on Black Friday. But is this really the best time to make your purchase? Not necessarily, we will come back to this point. Of course, this information also applies to the iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 mini, regardless of storage space (64GB, 128GB, 256GB or 512GB for the Pro models).

What are the advantages of an iPhone 12 Pro?

If you need even more power, then in addition to the iPhone 12 there is also the iPhone 12 Pro. What exactly are the differences? The biggest differences are in the camera: you get a telephoto lens and the built-in lidar scanner, which gives you a great picture even in poorly lit conditions. 

👉 The iPhone 12 is available in a shiny aluminium case and the iPhone 12 Pro in a matte stainless steel case.

Are the best iPhone 12 deals necessarily Black Friday deals?

Long story short: no. While you're likely to find a ton of iPhone 12 deals and purported bargains at many retailers on Black Friday, you don't have to wait until then. Back Market prices are up to 50% cheaper than new, all year round: before, during or after Black Friday 2023.  🥳🥳🥳

How does this work? The iPhone and other tech products sold on Back Market are refurbished. This means that they have lived a long life of service, and have been refurbished by professionals to extend their life even further! All defective parts have been replaced (battery, screen, camera, etc.) and all data has been erased. In short, the device is like new and certainly 100% functional.

To give you a fair overview of how our refurbished deals match up to what's on the market currently with new iPhone 12s, we've handpicked some worthy mentions (price check on 23/11/2023):

• Very & Argos: save £150 and pay £449 on the iPhone 12, 64 GB in Black colour.

• John Lewis: pay £449 for an iPhone 12, 64 GB in Black colour, plus new subscribers get Apple Arcade and Apple TV+ free for 3 months

• John Lewis: save £50 and pay £549 on the iPhone 12, 128 GB in Red colour, plus new subscribers get Apple Arcade and Apple TV+ free for 3 months

• AO: pay nothing upfront and from £27-£31 per month (for 2-years) with Three or O2, you can receive 100GB-300GB of mobile data, plus unlimited texts and minutes

Compared to Back Market refurbished iPhone 12 deals below:

• iPhone 12 64GB - Blue: save 57% off the cost of new, and pay £276.52 instead of £649

• iPhone 12 mini 64GB - Black: save 62% off the cost of new, and pay £220.84 instead of £579

• iPhone 12 Pro 128GB - Gold: save 61% off the cost of new, and pay £337.60 instead of £879

• iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB - Graphite: save 60% off the cost of new, and pay £388.19 instead of £979

*Prices checked on 23/11/2023

As you can see above, you still save considerably more through the refurbished route with Back Market. What's more is that you get all the perks of buying new with Back Market with 1-year warranty and 30-days to change your mind, so nothing is a risk when buying refurbished!

Thinking about another model? Perhaps looking for an iPhone 11 or iPhone SE for Black Friday instead

Whether iPhone 11, iPhone SE, iPhone X, XR, XS or others, all iPhones are available in all colours and capacities on Back Market. If you need more information to make up your mind, you can follow our iPhone 11 Black Friday and iPhone XR Black Friday buying guides.

🎧 And if you want to accompany your iPhone purchase with headphones, you can also find our Black Friday buying guide for AirPods too!

More iPhone 12 comparisons:

• iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro

• iPhone 12 mini vs iPhone 12 Pro

• iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 13

• iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 mini

• iPhone 12 vs iPhone 13 mini