iPhone 12 refurbished available at Rs 29,699 on ControlZ: should you buy?

iPhone 12 is now available via ControlZ

• ControlZ says customers will have two storage options to buy the iPhone 12. The 64GB variant will start at Rs 32,999, while the and 128GB model is available for Rs 36,499.
• The company is offering a 10 percent cashback via Mobikwik until February 29th, a warranty of 18 months and 100 percent battery health on all the devices.

• Customers have the option to select from a variety of vivid colours, including white, blue, red, and green.
• All the iPhone 12 units will run on the latest iOS 17. 
• Control will offer an adapter and charging cable within the box package. 

ControlZ says that the team thoroughly tests every device to guarantee quality and performance.

iPhone 12 specifications

• Display: 6.1-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display with 2532×1170 pixels resolution, HDR support, and a notch to house the selfie camera and Face ID tech.
• Processor: A14 Bionic chipset
• Storage: 64GB/128GB/256GB storage
• Others: IP68 rating for water and dust resistance and wireless charging support.
• Cameras: iPhone 12 packs dual rear cameras, comprising dual 12MP sensors with OIS, 120-degree FoV, f/1.8 aperture, and 2x optical zoom. There is a 12MP snapper with an f/2.2 True Depth sensor on the front.

Should you buy the iPhone 12?

iPhone 12 launched way back in 2020, which makes the phone almost four years old. The Cupertino giant has unveiled three new iPhone models since the iPhone 12 and will be introducing the iPhone 16 in a few months. Though the phone comes with 5G network support, which keeps it in line with modern phones, it is not a worthy option to consider in 2024.

There are Android options to consider around the Rs 30,000 price segment in terms of features. For example, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+, Realme 12 Pro+, OnePlus Nord 3 and the iQOO Neo 7 Pro offer better value for money hardware like a 120Hz AMOLED display, an impressive set of cameras, larger battery units and faster charging speeds. Most importantly, the base 64GB storage doesn't make any sense considering the increased media consumption and the user habits of clicking/recording photos and videos. 

So, if you are in the market looking for a phone at around Rs 30,000, we don't recommend the iPhone 12 and look for better Android alternatives or newer iPhone models. But if you are totally into Apple phones, then the iPhone 12 is a decent choice, only because it supports 5G and will still get a few major iOS updates.