The iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max are now available for pre-order, which means that all four iPhone 12 models are finally available for purchase. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro were previously available for purchase at the end of October, but if you were looking to purchase the smallest or biggest iPhone, you’ve had to wait. Well, wait no longer, as every iPhone 12 model is now available for purchase.
No matter which size of iPhone you’re looking for, we’ve got the definitive guide here. Here’s your complete guide to buying every single model in the iPhone 12 range.
Availability dates and pricing
Apple staggered its releases this year, meaning you had to wait a little longer if you wanted to grab an iPhone 12 Mini or iPhone 12 Pro Max. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro were both available at the end of October, but the largest and smallest model weren’t available until November. Well, it seems the two phones were absolutely worth waiting for, and now you’re able to get your hands on every single one of Apple’s new iPhones.
Buying from Apple
Apple is the best place to buy your new iPhone, and it offers all the different variants and the ability to hook it up to a carrier as part of your purchase. Otherwise, you can buy it unlocked, but that will incur a premium for certain models.
The prices are as follows:
iPhone 12 Mini
- iPhone 12 Mini 64GB, on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon: $29.12/month (for 24 months) or $699
- iPhone 12 Mini 128GB, on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon: $31.20/month (for 24 months) or $749
- iPhone 12 Mini 256GB, on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon: $35.37/month (for 24 months) or $849
- iPhone 12 Mini 64GB, unlocked: $30.37/month (for 24 months) or $729
- iPhone 12 Mini 128GB, unlocked: $32.45/month (for 24 months) or $779
- iPhone 12 Mini 256GB, unlocked: $36.62/month (for 24 months) or $879
You can also get up to $250 off with an eligible smartphone trade-in.
iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 64GB, on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon: $33.29/month (for 24 months) or $799
- iPhone 12 128GB, on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon: $35.37/month (for 24 months) or $849
- iPhone 12 256GB, on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon: $39.54/month (for 24 months) or $949
- iPhone 12 64GB, unlocked: $34.54/month (for 24 months) or $829
- iPhone 12 128GB, unlocked: $36.62/month (for 24 months) or $879
- iPhone 12 256GB, unlocked: $40.79/month (for 24 months) or $979
You can also get up to $250 off with an eligible smartphone trade-in.
iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro 128GB, on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon: $41.62/month (for 24 months) or $999
- iPhone 12 Pro 256GB, on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon: $45.79/month (for 24 months) or $1,099
- iPhone 12 Pro 512GB, on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon: $54.12/month (for 24 months) or $1,299
- iPhone 12 Pro 128GB, unlocked: $41.62/month (for 24 months) or $999
- iPhone 12 Pro 256GB, unlocked: $45.79/month (for 24 months) or $1,099
- iPhone 12 Pro 512GB, unlocked: $54.12/month (for 24 months) or $1,299
You can also get up to $370 off with an eligible smartphone trade-in.
iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB, on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon: $45.79/month (for 24 months) or $1,099
- iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB, on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon: $49.95/month (for 24 months) or $1,199
- iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB, on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon: $58.29/month (for 24 months) or $1,399
- iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB, unlocked: $45.79/month (for 24 months) or $1,099
- iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB, unlocked: $49.95/month (for 24 months) or $1,199
- iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB, unlocked: $58.29/month (for 24 months) or $1,399
You can also get up to $370 off with an eligible smartphone trade-in.
To buy the iPhone 12 Mini or iPhone 12, visit Apple’s site here.
To pre-order the iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 12 Pro Max, visit Apple’s site here.
Apple will be your most reliable way to grab a new iPhone, but you can also buy your iPhone from other carriers and retailers. In fact, we would recommend at least checking them out, because carriers can sometimes offer deals you won’t find from Apple.
Buying from AT&T
AT&T is offering some great deals on the new iPhone range, most notably an amazing $800 off your purchase with certain trade-ins and a new line. It also offers the ability to buy an iPhone over 30 months, rather than the more usual 24.
iPhone 12 Mini
- iPhone 12 Mini 64GB, on AT&T: $23.34/month (for 30 months) or $700
- iPhone 12 Mini 128GB, on AT&T: $25.00/month (for 30 months) or $750
- iPhone 12 Mini 256GB, on AT&T: $28.34/month (for 30 months) or $850
To buy the iPhone 12 Mini, visit AT&T’s site here.
iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 64GB, on AT&T: $26.67/month (for 30 months) or $800
- iPhone 12 128GB, on AT&T: $28.34/month (for 30 months) or $850
- iPhone 12 256GB, on AT&T: $31.67/month (for 30 months) or $950
To buy the iPhone 12, visit AT&T’s site here.
iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro 128GB, on AT&T: $33.34/month (for 30 months) or $1,000
- iPhone 12 Pro 256GB, on AT&T: $36.67/month (for 30 months) or $1,100
- iPhone 12 Pro 512GB, on AT&T: $43.34/month (for 30 months) or $1,300
To buy the iPhone 12 Pro, visit AT&T’s site here.
iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB, on AT&T: $36.67/month (for 30 months) or $1,100
- iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB, on AT&T: $40.00/month (for 30 months) or $1,200
- iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB, on AT&T: $46.67/month (for 30 months) or $1,400
To buy the iPhone 12 Pro Max, visit AT&T’s site here.
Buying from Sprint/T-Mobile
Sprint/T-Mobile is offering all the new iPhones, and you can save up to $850 with specific trade-ins and a new line.
iPhone 12 Mini
- iPhone 12 Mini 64GB, on Sprint/T-Mobile: $30.42/month (for 24 months) or $730
- iPhone 12 Mini 128GB, on Sprint/T-Mobile: $30.42/month and $50 upfront (for 24 months) or $780
- iPhone 12 Mini 256GB, on Sprint/T-Mobile: $30.42/month and $150 upfront (for 24 months) or $880
To buy the iPhone 12 Mini, visit T-Mobile’s site here.
iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 64GB, on Sprint/T-Mobile: $26.67/month (for 30 months) or $830
- iPhone 12 128GB, on Sprint/T-Mobile: $26.67/month and $50 upfront (for 30 months) or $880
- iPhone 12 256GB, on Sprint/T-Mobile: $26.67/month and $150 upfront (for 30 months) or $980
To buy the iPhone 12, visit T-Mobile’s site here.
iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro 128GB, on Sprint/T-Mobile: $33.34/month (for 30 months) or $1,000
- iPhone 12 Pro 256GB, on Sprint/T-Mobile: $33.34/month and $100 upfront (for 30 months) or $1,100
- iPhone 12 Pro 512GB, on Sprint/T-Mobile: $33.34/month and $300 upfront (for 30 months) or $1,300
To buy the iPhone 12 Pro, visit T-Mobile’s site here.
iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB, on Sprint/T-Mobile: $36.67/month (for 30 months) or $1,100
- iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB, on Sprint/T-Mobile: $33.34/month and $200 upfront (for 30 months) or $1,200
- iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB, on Sprint/T-Mobile: $33.34/month and $400 upfront (for 30 months) or $1,400
To buy the iPhone 12 Pro Max, visit T-Mobile’s site here.
Buying from Verizon
Similarly to the other carriers, Verizon is providing a discount if you trade in a device and add a new line. It’s only $550, but you can save an additional $250 if you also switch to Verizon.
iPhone 12 Mini
- iPhone 12 Mini 64GB, on Verizon: $29.16/month (for 24 months) or $700
- iPhone 12 Mini 128GB, on Verizon: $31.42/month (for 24 months) or $750
- iPhone 12 Mini 256GB, on Verizon: $35.41/month (for 24 months) or $850
To buy the iPhone 12 Mini, visit Verizon’s site here.
iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 64GB, on Verizon: $33.33/month (for 24 months) or $800
- iPhone 12 128GB, on Verizon: $35.41/month (for 24 months) or $850
- iPhone 12 256GB, on Verizon: $39.58/month (for 24 months) or $950
To buy the iPhone 12, visit Verizon’s site here.
iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro 128GB, on Verizon: $41.66/month (for 24 months) or $1,000
- iPhone 12 Pro 256GB, on Verizon: $45.83/month (for 24 months) or $1,100
- iPhone 12 Pro 512GB, on Verizon: $54.16/month (for 24 months) or $1,300
To buy the iPhone 12 Pro, visit Verizon’s site here.
iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB, on Verizon: $36.66/month (for 30 months) or $1,100
- iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB, on Verizon: $45.83/month (for 24 months) or $1,100
- iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB, on Verizon: $39.99/month (for 30 months) or $1,200
- iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB, on Verizon: $49.99/month (for 24 months) or $1,200
- iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB, on Verizon: $46.66/month (for 30 months) or $1,400
- iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB, on Verizon: $58.33/month (for 24 months) or $1,400
To buy the iPhone 12 Pro Max, visit Verizon’s site here.
Buying from other retailers
Other retailers are also offering deals on the iPhone 12 range. Best Buy is particularly worth checking out, as it is also offering a 30-month deal for AT&T. Target is also offering the new iPhone, and while deals weren’t up at the time of writing, we’re sure it will also offer similar deals on the latest iPhones.
Choosing specifications
When choosing your iPhone, you will have to make all the specification decisions before completing your purchase, so it’s important to know what you want ahead of time — starting, of course, with which of the four iPhone 12 models you want. Here are several other important choices Apple will have you make:
Your iPhone color/finish: Note that the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini have one set of colors — white, black, blue, green, and (PRODUCT)Red. The two Pro Max iPhones have a different set to choose from — graphite, gold, silver, and Pacific blue.
Your carrier: Choose from AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon. You can also choose SIM-free to activate later as you please.
Storage space: For the two cheaper iPhones, Apple wants you to choose from 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB. For the more expensive iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max models, the choices are from 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. Apple is the best choice for customizing your storage and carrier options since other sites do not always give you these steps.
If you want AppleCare: There are a few different AppleCare packages you can choose from for extended warranties if you prefer.
What else to buy with the iPhone 12
It’s a good idea to also order any accessories that you consider mandatory for using your phone, and we’ve made a list of great iPhone 12 accessories. However, here’s a brief mention of what you might need.
Note the iPhone 12 ships with a USB-C to Lightning cable charging cable. If your charging needs are different, you will need to buy an additional cable yourself. This could be important if you were intending to rely on a Lightning-cable-to-Lightning-cable connection on your MacBook or if your computer/battery accessory depends on USB-A ports instead.
Also, this is all that the iPhone 12 ships with. There will be no power adapter — only the cable itself. If you want to buy a new adapter, too, you’ll have to do it separately — we have a list of the best iPhone chargers that can help with that.
There also will be no Earpods (not to be confused with the more advanced AirPods) included in the shipment, as there have been in the past. Apple is cutting off accessories like these to help control their carbon footprint, but if you are expecting new earbuds with your phone, you’ll have to get them another way.
Finally, you’ll want to make sure you score some protection for your new phone. We have roundups for the best iPhone 12 cases and the best iPhone 12 Mini cases, with more to follow. We’ll be keeping those articles constantly updated in the coming weeks, so make sure to check back for any new options if you’re not happy with what’s on offer.
Looking for deals
If you want to pre-order an iPhone 12 but also really hoping for some sort of iPhone deals, there are a few steps we advise you to consider before you click the buy button:
Trading in your old iPhone: Apple says you can get up to $250 off the cheaper iPhone 12 models with a trade-in and up to $370 off the iPhone 12 Pro or 12 Pro Max, based on what iPhone you are trading in. Apple also makes it really easy to trade in, with an option to complete the process as you pre-order (you’ll need your iPhone model number). This is the easiest way to save.
Special offers from carriers: When you pick a carrier during your pre-order process, you may see a tag for the carrier that says Special Offers Available. This means that the carrier is offering an additional discount that you can save more with. AT&T, for example, is shaving off a clean $30 from the iPhone 12 if you’re activating an AT&T account for it. Verizon is giving you bill credits and additional financing options with an Unlimited Plan. And carriers also tend to have their own trade-in programs, which can be very useful if you are switching to the iPhone from a different brand.
Online store deals: These aren’t guaranteed during the pre-order window, but they’re always worth watching out for. Big online sites, especially sites like Target or Wal-Mart, tend to offer Apple device deals as the holidays approach. These usually involve gift cards and are a great way to save if you were planning on making additional purchases anyway. Keep an eye open for them!
