iPhone 12 mini: what it's worth and whether to upgrade
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, 24 Sept 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 12.0% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in India to 4.6% in Austria.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | ₹11,500 | ₹19,800 CeX | 12.0% |
| Singapore | - | $190 Mister Mobile | 10.0% |
| Portugal | - | €147 CeX | 9.8% |
| Japan | ¥16,000 | ¥20,000 イオシス 買取 | 9.1% |
| Spain | - | €127 CeX | 8.6% |
| Australia | $120 | $176 CeX | 8.4% |
| Netherlands | - | €124 CeX | 8.4% |
| South Korea | ₩130,000 | ₩163,000 세티즌 Cetizen | 8.2% |
| Italy | - | €121 CeX | 8.1% |
| France | €95 | €120 Easy Cash | 8.1% |
| Mexico | - | MX$2,430 CeX | 8.1% |
| Malaysia | RM 400 | - | 7.3% |
| Ireland | - | €105 CeX | 7.1% |
| Poland | - | 435 PLN CeX | 6.9% |
| Canada | $120 | - | 6.9% |
| United States | $80 | $71 GadgetGone | 6.7% |
| Hong Kong | HK$700 | HK$500 Tradein852 先達 | 6.7% |
| Germany | €95 | - | 6.6% |
| 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% |
| Sweden | - | 1 020 kr HappyPhone | 6.2% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 72 verkaufen.ch | 6.0% |
| China mainland | CN¥550 | - | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 260 | - | 5.1% |
| Austria | - | € 67 eBörse | 4.6% |
Should you upgrade from the iPhone 12 mini?
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 $1,114 to $1,128. 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.
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 24 Sept 2026. How we collect and calculate.