iPhone 12 Pro trade-in and resale value
Apple Trade In pays up to $165 in the United States, HK$1,500 in Hong Kong and £155 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 12 Pro (Apple, 2 Nov 2026). In Hong Kong, local shops pay HK$1,200 to HK$1,400 for one in good condition, depending on storage. The iPhone 12 Pro gets iOS 27 but cannot run Apple Intelligence.
What an iPhone 12 Pro sells for, by country
The best quote for an iPhone 12 Pro ranges from 15.7% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in the United States to 7.0% in Thailand.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $165 | $188 GadgetGone | 15.7% |
| Singapore | - | $290 Mister Mobile | 15.3% |
| India | ₹18,500 | ₹25,000 CeX | 15.2% |
| Canada | $265 | - | 15.2% |
| South Korea | ₩270,000 | ₩293,000 세티즌 Cetizen | 14.7% |
| Spain | - | €216 CeX | 14.7% |
| Hong Kong | HK$1,500 | HK$1,200 Tradein852 先達 | 14.3% |
| Japan | ¥31,000 | ¥28,000 イオシス 買取 | 14.1% |
| Malaysia | RM 750 | - | 13.6% |
| Taiwan | NT$5,900 | NT$4,000 地標網通 | 13.1% |
| United Kingdom | £155 | £156 CeX | 13.0% |
| Australia | $255 | $258 CeX | 12.3% |
| Portugal | - | €177 CeX | 11.8% |
| Italy | - | €171 CeX | 11.5% |
| Germany | €165 | - | 11.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 580 | - | 11.4% |
| Sweden | - | 1 861 kr HappyPhone | 11.3% |
| France | €165 | €154 Easy Cash | 11.2% |
| Mexico | - | MX$3,150 CeX | 10.5% |
| Poland | - | 638 PLN CeX | 10.1% |
| China mainland | CN¥1,000 | - | 10.0% |
| Ireland | - | €145 CeX | 9.7% |
| Netherlands | - | €137 CeX | 9.3% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 105 verkaufen.ch | 8.8% |
| Austria | - | € 117 eBörse | 8.1% |
| New Zealand | - | $198 Device Repair Guy | 7.8% |
| Thailand | - | THB 3,400 BKK APPLE | 7.0% |
Is it worth upgrading from the iPhone 12 Pro to the iPhone 18 Pro?
After selling an iPhone 12 Pro at the best US quote, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $955 in the United States (2 Nov 2026). Our default verdict: UPGRADE.
Your 12 Pro 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 Pro
- A20 Pro chip, 6 generations newer than your A14.
- 36 hours of video playback, against 17 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 48MP main camera instead of 12MP.
In the United States, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $1,199. After selling an iPhone 12 Pro it costs $955 to $1,034. Your own result depends on battery health, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your phone.
iPhone 12 Pro vs current iPhones
| 12 Pro | 18 Pro | 17 | 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A14 | A20 Pro | A19 | A19 |
| Video playback | 17 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 Pro get iOS 27?
Yes. iOS 27 runs on iPhone 11 and later, so the iPhone 12 Pro is still supported.
Can the iPhone 12 Pro run Apple Intelligence?
No. Apple Intelligence and the new Siri need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
How much is an iPhone 12 Pro worth?
Apple Trade In pays up to $165 in the United States, HK$1,500 in Hong Kong and £155 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 12 Pro. In Hong Kong, local shops pay HK$1,200 to HK$1,400 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
Where to sell an iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro trade-in value in the US: up to $188 (GadgetGone)
- Sell an iPhone 12 Pro in the UK: up to £156 (CeX)
- iPhone 12 Pro resale value in India: up to ₹25,000 (CeX)
- iPhone 12 Pro trade-in price in Australia: up to $258 (CeX)
More
iPhone 12 · iPhone SE (2nd gen) · iPhone 12 mini · iPhone 12 · iPhone 12 Pro Max · iPhone 12 Pro Max
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.