Short answer
Get the iPhone 12 for a bigger 6.1-inch screen, Face ID and a second, ultra wide camera. Get the iPhone SE (2022) if you want the cheapest iPhone we sell, a small phone and a home button with Touch ID.
With us, the SE (2022) starts at $80 and the iPhone 12 at $160.
iPhone SE 2022
from $80
73 in stock
Premium from $160 · Value from $80
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iPhone 12
from $160
9 in stock
Premium from $210
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At a glance
| SE (2022) | iPhone 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 4.7 in | 6.1 in |
| Display type | LCD (Retina HD) | OLED (Super Retina XDR) |
| Unlock | Touch ID (home button) | Face ID |
| MagSafe | No | Yes |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| Cameras | 12MP wide | 12MP wide + ultra wide |
| Battery (video) | up to 15 hrs | up to 17 hrs |
| Weight | 144 g | 164 g |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Our price from | $80 | $160 |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the SE (2022) if…
- you want the lowest price
- you like a home button and Touch ID
- you want a small, light phone
Pick the iPhone 12 if…
- you want a bigger screen
- you take photos of groups or landscapes
- you'd rather have Face ID
You own it
It's yours
You own the phone outright. There's no contract and nothing to hand back.
Sell it back when you want
After 1 year, 2 years or never. We'll always make you an offer.
Unlike a lease
With a lease or upgrade plan you return the phone and never own it.
Which is the better first iPhone?
For a child's first phone or a simple phone for calls and messages, the SE is hard to beat on price. For anyone who watches videos or takes a lot of photos, the iPhone 12's bigger screen and second camera are worth the difference.
Battery health on phones we have now
Share of phones in stock with battery health of 90% or higher.
Which grade should you get?
| Price from | SE (2022) | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| PremiumExcellent with battery health 90% or more | $160 | $210 |
| ExcellentLooks close to new | $120 | $170 |
| GoodLight marks you only see in direct light | $130 | — |
| FairVisible wear, everything works | — | $160 |
| ValueOne named issue, shown on the listing (for example No Face ID) | $80 | — |
Every phone is tested, unlocked and has its battery health listed before you buy. How we grade
Common questions
Is the iPhone 12 better than the iPhone SE 2022?
For most people, yes: it has a bigger 6.1-inch OLED screen, Face ID, a second (ultra wide) camera, MagSafe and a slightly longer battery life. The SE 2022 has the newer chip (A15 against A14), costs less and is smaller, with a home button.
How much is a used iPhone SE 2022 vs iPhone 12?
With us, the SE (2022) starts at $80 and the iPhone 12 at $160. Prices update every night.
Does the SE (2022) have a home button?
Yes. It has a home button with Touch ID. The iPhone 12 uses Face ID.
Do both have 5G?
Yes, both support 5G.
What battery health will I get?
It's shown on every listing before you buy, as a measured band like 90%+.
Can I sell it back to you later?
Yes. Whenever you want, we'll make you an offer. You can also trade in your current phone when you buy: you get an offer on the product page and we send a free shipping label.
Is it unlocked, and is there a warranty?
Every phone is unlocked, comes with a 12-month warranty and can be returned within 30 days.