Dimensions: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm Release Date: October, 2020 Last OS Supported: iOS 26 Weight: 164 g Display: 6.1 inches Resolution: 1170 x 2532 pixels RAM: 4GB MicroSD Support: No Rear Camera: Dual - 12 MP (wide), 12 MP (ultrawide) Front Camera: 12 MP, f/2.2 Battery: 2815 mAh Wireless Charging: Yes (MagSafe 15W, Qi2 7.5W) Connector: Lightning SIM Card: Nano-SIM + eSIM 3.5mm Jack: No Major OS Update End (Est): September, 2028 Security Update End: September, 2030 About the iPhone 12 Unlocked The iPhone 12 is the model that brought the flat-sided design back and it still feels current in the hand at 164 g and 7.4 mm thick. The 6.1-inch screen sits at a size most people find comfortable for one-handed use, and the 1170 x 2532 resolution keeps text and photos looking sharp. Two 12 MP rear cameras cover standard and ultrawide framing, which is enough for holidays, family photos and everything posted to social media, while the 12 MP front camera handles video calls cleanly. Magnetic and Qi wireless charging both work, so a stand or pad will top it up without plugging anything in. It runs the current version of iOS and is estimated to receive major updates into 2028, making it a sound pick for anyone who wants a familiar, well-supported phone. What you get from need-a-phone.ca Tested and graded by condition: Excellent, Good or Fair, so there are no surprises on arrival Fully unlocked and ready for Telus, Rogers, Bell, Koodo, Fido, Freedom Mobile, Public Mobile and Chatr A 90-day warranty on every device, plus 30 days to return it for a change of mind Battery health tested, with anything below 83% replaced before the phone is sold Checked against the CWTA blacklist so it is never lost or stolen, with free shipping across Canada Things to consider This generation uses the Lightning connector rather than USB-C, so it will not share a cable with newer phones, tablets or laptops. The 2815 mAh battery is modest by current standards and heavy users may want a top-up by the evening. There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack, so wired listening needs an adapter or a Bluetooth set, and storage cannot be expanded later. It takes a nano-SIM or an eSIM. Is the iPhone 12 a good buy? Yes, for most people. It is fast enough for everyday apps, the display is genuinely good, the two cameras cover the shots that matter, and the estimated update window runs several more years, which is unusual value in a used phone. The Lightning port and a modest battery are the real compromises, and neither is a dealbreaker if you charge overnight and already own the cable. As a straightforward daily phone, it holds up well.
