What if for Christmas, you opted for reconditioned products? There’s no better way to offer a premium smartphone without leaving any stone unturned. Back Market, for example, displays the iPhone 12 for less than 400 euros. We explain to you why it is still an excellent choice at the end of 2023.
Placing an iPhone under the tree is guaranteed to please your loved ones. But there you have it, the brand new iPhone 15 represents a hell of a budget, its price being around 1000 euros. Fortunately, there is a simple way to enjoy Apple quality without losing all your savings: refurbished.
iPhones are among the most advanced smartphones in the sector and benefit from a long lifespan. This is why they are so widely represented on the reconditioned market: even after two, three or four years on the market, they still work perfectly and are perfectly fluid. So there’s no point rushing into the latest generations. Available from 360 euros at Back Market, the iPhone 12 still has a bright future ahead of it. A look back at the advantages of this still essential model at the dawn of 2024.
Refurbished: still too many preconceived ideas
When choosing a new smartphone, the first instinct is generally to go for something new. Even though repackaged products are no longer in their infancy, they still suffer from certain prejudices. Many people wrongly think that these smartphones are of lower quality and have a shorter lifespan. However, this is not the case.
Certainly, refurbished smartphones have already had a first life. But Back Market rigorously checks them, tests them and, if necessary, repairs all the parts that need to be repaired. In addition, the French company guarantees all its reconditioned products for a minimum of 12 months. And to go even further, the French firm grants all its customers a nice 30-day period, during which they have the right to change their mind. So many advantages to which is added an ultra-competitive selling price.
For all these reasons, the most premium smartphones like those from Apple are very present on the refurbished market, especially around the end of year holidays. There is no better way to resell your old mobile at a good price, to obtain a high-end model at a lower cost, and why not combine the two.
iPhone 12: still a good option
If reconditioned products are gradually gaining ground in France, you still have to find your way among the offers and opt for the right model, which will not be obsolete after 6 months. On this point, the iPhone 12 is probably one of the best alternatives at the moment.
Launched by the Apple brand in 2020, this smartphone will be eligible for all new updates of the iOS operating system until September 2025. This is as much as certain new Android smartphones, limited to 2 years of updating. software update.
Once the question of the obsolescence of the iPhone 12 has been resolved, it still remains to look at its technical sheet. While certain generations of iPhone change little compared to their predecessors, the iPhone 12 marks a real break with the iPhone 11, both in terms of design and performance.
A robust technical sheet, even 3 years after its release
The iPhone 12 stands out as the very first from the brand to adopt a flat-edged design, a format still relevant on the iPhone 15 released this fall. As a non-Pro model, the iPhone 12 also had the benefit of abandoning LCD technology in favor of a beautiful 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen.
Photo processing being one of Apple’s main strengths, the iPhone 12 promises good quality photos, even if it only includes a dual 12-megapixel rear sensor with optical image stabilization.
Another major advantage: state-of-the-art connectivity. Powered by the powerful A14 Bionic chip and 4 GB of RAM, this smartphone has the advantage of being compatible with the latest network standards, including 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and even NFC.
And to top it all off, it’s one of the iPhones with the best battery life, since it can last more than a day and a half with a full battery. And if necessary, you can recharge it via MagSafe, because yes, this technology was already present on the iPhone 12.
For all these reasons, this smartphone rated 9/10 by Frandroid upon its release is still a must-have on the high-end market. In addition, thanks to Back Market you can get it from only 360 euros.
The iPhone 13: an equally interesting alternative
Displayed as refurbished from 530 euros at Back Market, the iPhone 13 is another star product at the end of the year. Opting for this model rather than the iPhone 12 allows you to save an additional year of iOS updates, and to benefit from a slightly boosted performance, thanks to the introduction of the A15 Bionic chip.
For the rest of the characteristics, no big changes should be noted. The iPhone 13 not only retains the design, screen, but also the camera of its predecessor.