Cons
Our editorial view of this model’s strengths and limitations.
Battery condition matters more than old tests
A used Apple iPhone 12 may have lost a substantial part of its original battery capacity. Check its condition and replacement history: launch-day battery figures do not describe an individual phone after years of use.
A conventional 60 Hz display
The screen runs at 60 Hz. That is enough for messages and video, but scrolling and animations can feel less fluid if you are coming from a 120 Hz phone.
Another cable for Lightning
Charging uses a Lightning cable. If your other devices already use USB-C, that means keeping another cable around, and this port is not built for fast large-file transfers either.