Apple Officially Discontinues the iPhone 12 After Three Years
Apple removes the iPhone 12 from its official lineup following the announcement of the iPhone 15 series. The 2020 flagship is no longer sold directly by Apple, though third-party retailers may still carry remaining stock.
Apple discontinues the iPhone 12 following the introduction of the iPhone 15 lineup. As older models like the iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 slide down the pricing tiers, the 2020 flagship is officially removed from Apple's store. Customers are no longer able to purchase the device directly from Apple, though third-party vendors likely continue to offer remaining inventory.
The iPhone 12 originally launches as Apple's mainstream flagship, introducing a fresh design, 5G support, and an OLED display with Ceramic Shield. It features a 6.1-inch screen, a dual-lens rear camera, and the A14 Bionic chip. For its final months on the market, it serves as an affordable entry point into the Face ID ecosystem at a starting price of $599.
While the device is no longer available brand new from Apple, it remains a solid budget option for users who prefer Face ID over the Touch ID found on the iPhone SE. However, the phone is now several generations behind the latest technology and runs on a slower chip than the iPhone 13. Buyers who want a modern, officially supported Apple device are better off looking at the newer models that now occupy the lower price brackets.