Buying refurbished is the smart move here, you get a proper iPhone 12 with plenty of life left in it, at a fraction of the price of new, with everything about it laid out plainly below so you know exactly what you're getting.
The honest bit first. Face ID does not work on this unit. Everything else has been tested and works well, and that's part of why the price is so appealing.
Screen: Fitted with a replacement screen that performs just as well as the original, with almost no signs of previous use. You may briefly see a notification about the replacement part on the lock screen, it clears itself after a few days and is archived in the Settings app.
Casing: Faint markings are visible on the casing, but overall it's still in great shape.
Battery: Health is at 100%. This unit has been fitted with a new battery that performs just as well as the original. You may briefly see a similar notification about the replacement part, which also clears itself from the lock screen after a few days.
Functions: All system functions have been tested and confirmed working correctly, with the exception of Face ID, which does not work.
Overall: A reliable, well-performing iPhone 12 for everyday use, functional apart from Face ID.
Warranty: Covered for 12 full months against faults, not accidental damage. If it stops working as it should, we sort it out.
In the box: Generic charging cable included. Original box not included.
System specifications
6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display
Apple A14 Bionic chip
256GB storage
Dual 12MP rear camera system (Wide and Ultra Wide)
12MP TrueDepth front camera
5G and 4G LTE connectivity
Ceramic Shield front cover
IP68 water resistance
There is only one, and it might be in someone else's cart right now. A cart does not hold it, checking out does. The first person to check out claims it, and we then hold it just for them for 2 hours to pay. Settle within that window and it is yours. Let it lapse and it goes back up for whoever is next in line. Pay before 13:00 on a weekday (not Friday) and it is packed and dispatched the same day.
Door to door, anywhere in South Africa. Every device is local stock, sent via The Courier Guy with a tracking number the moment it leaves us. No imports, no customs queue, no waiting weeks for a parcel from overseas.
The price you see is the price you pay. Because it ships from right here, there are no surprise VAT bills or import duties landing after checkout, the kind that catch people out when they buy refurbished from abroad. What you pay is the whole story.
