Before the 14 series cut mini, Apple iPhone 12 mini returned to overseas refurbishment stores
CTOnews.com, September 4 (Xinhua)-- Apple will launch a new iPhone 14 series model in three days' time, cancel the mini model and bring a new Max / Plus model.
Before that, Apple had re-launched a range of iPhone 12 mini models in its refurbishment store to meet the needs of small screen enthusiasts.
Apple first introduced the 5.4-inch iPhone mini with the iPhone 12 series in 2020, the small screen flagship was welcomed by many people, and then last year updated the iPhone 13 mini model, which is an incremental update.
However, for the upcoming iPhone 14 series, it will, unsurprisingly, replace the 5.4in mini model with the 6.7inch Max / Plus model. It's more like a helpless choice, so it remains to be seen whether Apple will continue to offer the iPhone mini model after launching the next-generation iPhone 14 series flagship.
However, with the 13 mini model still not available in Apple's refurbished store, the return of the refurbished iPhone 12 mini may be the last chance for consumers who prefer small-screen phones.
CTOnews.com has reported that Apple launched a refurbished iPhone 12 mini in July, but it has been out of stock since the news that the iPhone 14 series had cut the mini.
Apple iPhone 12 mini has the same design and features of iPhone 12, but the design is more compact, with a video playback life of about 15 hours, while the upgrade of the iPhone 13 mini compared to the 12 mini is mainly chip iteration, as well as improvements in a brighter screen, smaller bangs, and new camera software features.
But on the face of it, for most users who prefer small-screen phones, this may not be enough to prove that the new model is more reasonable than the iPhone 12 mini.
In Apple's refurbished store, the iPhone 12 mini model now starts at $529 (64GB version), saving $100 compared to $659 for the 256GB version and $120 savings.
Apple says its refurbished iPhone has been thoroughly tested and cleaned, making it almost indistinguishable from the new iPhone, with the only obvious difference being its plain boxes. In addition, the refurbished iPhone is unlocked, and you can also enjoy Apple's one-year warranty, and you can buy an AppleCare+, that is quite cost-effective for overseas users.
