Sell or trade in your iPhone 12 in Vienna
The iPhone 12 was the first 5G iPhone with MagSafe and remains popular as a rugged standard model. With an intact display and a good battery we pay a fair price for it. Get the residual value instead of leaving it lying around unused.
iPhone 12 resale value by condition
| Like new, no scratches | up to 115 EUR |
| Good, light signs of use | up to 95 EUR |
| Visible wear | up to 70 EUR |
| Faulty, never opened | from 35 EUR |
Our buyback price for a second-hand iPhone 12 runs from up to 115 € for a phone without a mark to up to 95 € with light use and up to 70 € once the wear is obvious. A faulty unit that nobody has opened still earns from 35 €. On this model a worn battery is the most frequent reason for a lower offer, since most have been charged daily for years; after that come cracks in the glass and dents in the flat aluminium edges.
Guide prices for the entry-level version. Storage, battery health and condition set the final figure, which we confirm once the phone has been inspected.
Cracked or dead iPhone 12? We still make an offer
A shattered front, a back panel full of cracks or an iPhone 12 that refuses to switch on does not end the conversation. Provided no other shop has had it open, we pay from 35 € in faulty condition and restore it in our own workshop. refurbed, by its own terms, does not take a phone with a broken display, and MediaMarkt pays its full price only for an unbroken screen, as a gift card.
How selling your iPhone 12 works
Start with the calculator at the top of this page: a handful of questions on storage, battery and appearance produce a first figure. Accept it, and an insured shipping label lands in your inbox; the parcel goes to any Austrian post office at no cost to you. In Vienna a technician tests screen, Face ID, cameras and battery, and about 48 hours after that check your money is sent by PayPal or bank transfer. Everything is laid out in our trade-in terms.
Before the iPhone 12 goes in the box
Save a backup to iCloud or your computer first. Next, under Settings › [your name] › Find My, turn Find My iPhone off and confirm with your Apple Account password. Then pick General › Transfer or Reset iPhone › Erase All Content and Settings. Because the iPhone 12 introduced MagSafe, check that no magnetic wallet is still stuck to the back. Apple walks through each step on its support page.
Questions about selling an iPhone 12
What is the trade-in value of an iPhone 12?
In like-new condition an iPhone 12 brings up to 115 € with us, with light traces of use up to 95 € and with clearly visible wear up to 70 €. Faulty but unopened, it is still worth from 35 €. The calculator refines the amount for your storage and battery.
How much is my second-hand iPhone 12 worth?
Three things decide it: the glass, the battery and the edges. A spotless second-hand iPhone 12 reaches up to 115 €, a used one with scratches you notice at a glance up to 70 €. Hairline marks that only show under a lamp still count as light wear, worth up to 95 €.
Can I sell my iPhone 12 with a cracked screen?
Yes, a cracked iPhone 12 is bought from 35 €, as long as no third party has opened it. The same goes for a display with green lines or no picture at all. Tick the matching damage in the calculator to see the adjusted offer.
Does more storage raise the price of my iPhone 12?
Yes, a higher storage tier adds a surcharge, which the calculator shows as soon as you pick your version. You find the capacity of your iPhone 12 under Settings › General › About. The table above refers to the entry-level version.
Will a worn battery cut the buyback price of my iPhone 12?
Not while the maximum capacity is above 85 percent. Between 80 and 85 percent the deduction is small; below 80 percent it is larger, because we fit a new cell before resale. Many iPhone 12 batteries are in that range by now, so look under Settings › Battery › Battery Health first.
Is shipping my iPhone 12 to you free from outside Vienna?
Completely. Whether you post it from Salzburg or Klagenfurt, you receive an insured label by email and hand the iPhone 12 in at a post office near you. The offer is exactly what a customer in Vienna would get.
What if I don’t accept the final offer for my iPhone 12?
We return the phone and charge 10 € for the return postage, nothing more. Should the checked price come in below your estimate, we tell you the reason first, for example a battery below 80 percent that you had not spotted. Only then do you decide.
How do I remove my Apple Account from the iPhone 12 before selling it?
Open Settings, tap your name and sign out, which also switches off Find My and with it Activation Lock. Then erase the phone under General › Transfer or Reset iPhone. An iPhone 12 that still asks for the previous owner’s password is one we cannot buy.
When is the money for my iPhone 12 paid out?
Roughly 48 hours after our technician has checked the iPhone 12, by PayPal or bank transfer, whichever you selected. Cash is not an option with us; a documented payment protects both sides.
Should I use Apple Trade In for my iPhone 12 or sell it to you?
With Apple Trade In the value is credited against a new purchase or loaded onto an Apple Gift Card, so the money stays within Apple. We pay for your iPhone 12 by PayPal or bank transfer and also take phones with broken glass. If you are not buying a new Apple device right now, that is the deciding point.
Do I need the original box to sell my iPhone 12?
No, the iPhone 12 on its own is enough. If you still have the box and the Lightning cable, the calculator adds a small bonus for them. Cases and chargers can stay with you.
Where can I sell my iPhone 12 for money in Vienna?
Online, on this page, with the phone travelling to our Vienna workshop by insured post. There is no counter for trade-ins, so no hand-over in person, but the label is free and the money follows about 48 hours after the check.
Is the iPhone 12 still in demand second hand?
Yes. As the first iPhone with 5G and MagSafe it remains a sought-after way into Face ID phones, which is why we still pay up to 115 € for a flawless one. Demand is strongest for units with an intact display and a battery above 85 percent.
Do you still buy an iPhone 12 after water damage?
Yes, as long as nobody opened it to dry it out. Moisture often leaves corrosion on the board, which we can usually clean ourselves. Mark the water damage in the calculator and the offer reflects it straight away.
Is a cracked back glass on the iPhone 12 a problem for the sale?
It lowers the price, because on the iPhone 12 the rear glass is bonded into the frame and replacing it takes far more work than a screen. We buy the phone anyway. Choose the back-glass damage in the calculator so the estimate is realistic.