iPhone 12 mini trade-in and resale value
Apple Trade In pays up to $80 in the United States, HK$700 in Hong Kong and £75 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 12 mini (Apple, 2 Nov 2026). In Hong Kong, local shops pay HK$500 to HK$700 for one in good condition, depending on storage. The iPhone 12 mini gets iOS 27 but cannot run Apple Intelligence.
What an iPhone 12 mini sells for, by country
The best quote for an iPhone 12 mini ranges from 10.0% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in Singapore to 4.6% in Austria.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | - | $190 Mister Mobile | 10.0% |
| India | ₹11,500 | ₹15,600 CeX | 9.5% |
| South Korea | ₩130,000 | ₩174,000 세티즌 Cetizen | 8.7% |
| Japan | ¥16,000 | ¥19,000 イオシス 買取 | 8.6% |
| Australia | $120 | $176 CeX | 8.4% |
| Netherlands | - | €124 CeX | 8.4% |
| Italy | - | €121 CeX | 8.1% |
| Mexico | - | MX$2,430 CeX | 8.1% |
| Portugal | - | €117 CeX | 7.8% |
| Spain | - | €112 CeX | 7.6% |
| Malaysia | RM 400 | - | 7.3% |
| Ireland | - | €105 CeX | 7.1% |
| Poland | - | 435 PLN CeX | 6.9% |
| Canada | $120 | - | 6.9% |
| United States | $80 | $64 GadgetGone | 6.7% |
| Hong Kong | HK$700 | HK$500 Tradein852 先達 | 6.7% |
| Germany | €95 | - | 6.6% |
| France | €95 | €96 Easy Cash | 6.5% |
| Taiwan | NT$2,900 | NT$2,000 地標網通 | 6.5% |
| New Zealand | - | $162 Device Repair Guy | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | £75 | £74 CeX | 6.3% |
| China mainland | CN¥550 | - | 5.5% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 62 verkaufen.ch | 5.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 260 | - | 5.1% |
| Sweden | - | 795 kr HappyPhone | 4.8% |
| Austria | - | € 67 eBörse | 4.6% |
Is it worth upgrading from the iPhone 12 mini to the iPhone 18 Pro?
After selling an iPhone 12 mini at the best US quote, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $1,087 in the United States (2 Nov 2026). Our default verdict: UPGRADE.
Your 12 mini is 6 years old. The 18 Pro is a real step up.
- It is 6 years old. Apps and iOS features increasingly assume newer hardware.
What the iPhone 18 Pro adds over the iPhone 12 mini
- A20 Pro chip, 6 generations newer than your A14.
- 36 hours of video playback, against 15 on yours (both with a new battery).
- Apple Intelligence and the new Siri, which need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
- A 120Hz screen instead of 60Hz, so scrolling is noticeably smoother.
- USB-C instead of Lightning, one cable for your phone, laptop and iPad.
- A telephoto lens, which your phone does not have.
- A 48MP main camera instead of 12MP.
In the United States, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $1,199. After selling an iPhone 12 mini it costs $1,087 to $1,135. Your own result depends on battery health, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your phone.
iPhone 12 mini vs current iPhones
| 12 mini | 18 Pro | 17 | 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A14 | A20 Pro | A19 | A19 |
| Video playback | 15 hrs | 36 hrs | 30 hrs | 26 hrs |
| iOS updates | iOS 27 | iOS 27 | iOS 27 | iOS 27 |
| Apple Intelligence | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 60Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
Questions
Does the iPhone 12 mini get iOS 27?
Yes. iOS 27 runs on iPhone 11 and later, so the iPhone 12 mini is still supported.
Can the iPhone 12 mini run Apple Intelligence?
No. Apple Intelligence and the new Siri need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
How much is an iPhone 12 mini worth?
Apple Trade In pays up to $80 in the United States, HK$700 in Hong Kong and £75 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 12 mini. In Hong Kong, local shops pay HK$500 to HK$700 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
Where to sell an iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 mini trade-in value in the US: up to $80 (Apple Trade In)
- Sell an iPhone 12 mini in the UK: up to £75 (Apple Trade In)
- iPhone 12 mini resale value in India: up to ₹15,600 (CeX)
- iPhone 12 mini trade-in price in Australia: up to $176 (CeX)
More
iPhone SE (2nd gen) · iPhone SE (2nd gen) · iPhone 12 · iPhone 12 Pro · iPhone 12 Pro Max · iPhone 12
Trade-in prices by country: Australia · Austria · France · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · South Korea · Spain · Sweden · Switzerland · Taiwan · United Kingdom · United States
Sources: Apple Trade In and the local shops named above, checked 2 Nov 2026. How we collect and calculate.