Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Heads up, this deal has expired. Want to create a deal alert for this item?
expired Posted by ProudToBeAnIndian • Jan 25, 2024
expired Posted by ProudToBeAnIndian • Jan 25, 2024

Straight Talk: 64GB Apple iPhone 12 (Reconditioned) + 30-Days Prepaid Service

+ Free Shipping

from $235

$399

Straight Talk
190 Comments 90,077 Views
Visit Straight Talk
Good Deal
Save
Share
Deal Details
Straight Talk has 64GB Apple iPhone 12 5G Smartphone (Reconditioned) on sale for $199.99 when purchased along with a 30-Day Straight Talk Prepaid Service Plan (plans start at $35). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member ProudToBeAnIndian for finding this deal.

Instructions:
  • Add Apple iPhone 12 (Reconditioned) for $199.99 to cart.
  • Next, select any 30-day pre-paid Straight Talk service option starting at $35 (preloaded onto the included Nano SIM card)
  • Price starts at $234.99 + free shipping depending on plan selected.
  • Your device will automatically unlock from Straight Talk (and can be used on other compatible networks) 60-days after activation of the included 30 days of prepaid service (see unlock policy).
Notes:
  • No contract: You are not required to activate the bundled prepaid service. However, if you decide you would like to, you are not obliged to continue service past the initial 30 days of included airtime (unless desired). Straight Talk is a prepaid wireless service provider.
Device Specs:
  • 6.1" 2532 x 1170 resolution 60Hz HDR10 Dolby Vision 625-nits Super Retina XDR OLED display
  • Apple A14 Bionic six-core processor
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB internal storage
  • Main cameras: 12 MP (wide), 12 MP (ultrawide)
  • Selfie camera: 12 MP (wide)
  • IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
  • Stereo speakers
  • Nano-SIM slot & built-in eSIM
  • 5G / 802.11ax WiFi 6 / Bluetooth 5.0 / GPS / NFC w/ Apple Pay support
  • Face ID security
  • USB 2.0 Lightning port w/ PowerDelivery 2.0 fast charging
  • 15W wireless charging (MagSafe)
  • 7.5W wireless charging (Qi)
  • 2815mAh battery
  • iOS 14 (upgradable to latest release of iOS 17)
  • Note: No 3.5mm headphone jack

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid for a limited time while supplies last.
  • About this store:
    • Device includes a 90-day limited warranty provided by Straight Talk.
    • Click here to view Straight Talk's return policy.
    • Get details on all of Straight Talk's prepaid service plans here.

Original Post

Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Straight Talk has 64GB Apple iPhone 12 5G Smartphone (Reconditioned) on sale for $199.99 when purchased along with a 30-Day Straight Talk Prepaid Service Plan (plans start at $35). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member ProudToBeAnIndian for finding this deal.

Instructions:
  • Add Apple iPhone 12 (Reconditioned) for $199.99 to cart.
  • Next, select any 30-day pre-paid Straight Talk service option starting at $35 (preloaded onto the included Nano SIM card)
  • Price starts at $234.99 + free shipping depending on plan selected.
  • Your device will automatically unlock from Straight Talk (and can be used on other compatible networks) 60-days after activation of the included 30 days of prepaid service (see unlock policy).
Notes:
  • No contract: You are not required to activate the bundled prepaid service. However, if you decide you would like to, you are not obliged to continue service past the initial 30 days of included airtime (unless desired). Straight Talk is a prepaid wireless service provider.
Device Specs:
  • 6.1" 2532 x 1170 resolution 60Hz HDR10 Dolby Vision 625-nits Super Retina XDR OLED display
  • Apple A14 Bionic six-core processor
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB internal storage
  • Main cameras: 12 MP (wide), 12 MP (ultrawide)
  • Selfie camera: 12 MP (wide)
  • IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
  • Stereo speakers
  • Nano-SIM slot & built-in eSIM
  • 5G / 802.11ax WiFi 6 / Bluetooth 5.0 / GPS / NFC w/ Apple Pay support
  • Face ID security
  • USB 2.0 Lightning port w/ PowerDelivery 2.0 fast charging
  • 15W wireless charging (MagSafe)
  • 7.5W wireless charging (Qi)
  • 2815mAh battery
  • iOS 14 (upgradable to latest release of iOS 17)
  • Note: No 3.5mm headphone jack

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid for a limited time while supplies last.
  • About this store:
    • Device includes a 90-day limited warranty provided by Straight Talk.
    • Click here to view Straight Talk's return policy.
    • Get details on all of Straight Talk's prepaid service plans here.

Original Post

Community Voting

Deal Score
+26
Good Deal
Visit Straight Talk

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Top Comments

Cheapest is to get one of their $15 a month plans. There are two $15 a month plans, one has unlimited talk and text, the other one has 500 min, 500 texts, and 500mb of data.

Also note that 99% of all "reconditioned" phones (whether iPhone or Android) sold by Tracfone are already unlocked or qualify for unlocking without any need to activate with a plan or wait 60 days. So the first thing to do when you get a "reconditioned" phone from them is to dial #83865625# that will tell you the unlock status. If it offers for you to enter a code, enter the phone's IMEI on Tfunlockingpolicy website, chances are very high it already qualifies for unlocking without the need to buy any plans. If on the second page you get an "error" from the website, just call Tracfone's unlocking department at 1-888-442-5102. If they don't cooperate, just file an FCC complaint and they will do you right in no time as they fear the regulator.
199 + sales tax + 35
It's an OK deal, but not a great one. With battery capacity at 90%, the phone must have been used for at least a year and it wasn't reconditioned by Apple. I've purchased a couple of reconditioned iPhone's (11 and Xr) from Tracfone before (mostly with reward points). All appeared to be customer returns with little usage. I was hoping these 12's were also customer returns, but it doesn't seem to be the case.

Yesterday ST lowered brand new 12 and 12 mini by $100 but the price went back today. I think that was a better deal since it would come with Apple Care and you didn't have to buy a plan. You could activate it on Tracfone with $0~$10 and have it unlocked after 60 days.

189 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Jan 25, 2024
415 Posts
Joined Aug 2010
Jan 25, 2024
erlin168
Jan 25, 2024
415 Posts
Quote from PowerfulName4771 :
Is the sales tax on the $199 or the full price?
StraightTalk/ Total Wireless always charge taxes on the discounted price of the device. But, they also charge a 911 fee for your state when you purchase service card.
Last edited by erlin168 January 24, 2024 at 11:23 PM.
Jan 25, 2024
611 Posts
Joined Mar 2011
Jan 25, 2024
sieudaochich
Jan 25, 2024
611 Posts
Careful. This refurbished devices might have inferior aftermarket screen.
Some even can't automatically unlocked after 60 days.
4
Jan 25, 2024
698 Posts
Joined Dec 2005
Jan 25, 2024
sinseven
Jan 25, 2024
698 Posts
Quote from jefferyh :
It's an OK deal, but not a great one. With battery capacity at 90%, the phone must have been used for at least a year and it wasn't reconditioned by Apple. I've purchased a couple of reconditioned iPhone's (11 and Xr) from Tracfone before (mostly with reward points). All appeared to be customer returns with little usage. I was hoping these 12's were also customer returns, but it doesn't seem to be the case.

Yesterday ST lowered brand new 12 and 12 mini by $100 but the price went back today. I think that was a better deal since it would come with Apple Care and you didn't have to buy a plan. You could activate it on Tracfone with $0~$10 and have it unlocked after 60 days.
Lowered to $299 for the New Iphone 12 64GB?
Jan 25, 2024
2,275 Posts
Joined Jul 2012
Jan 25, 2024
cirial
Jan 25, 2024
2,275 Posts
Quote from jefferyh :
Yesterday ST lowered brand new 12 and 12 mini by $100 but the price went back today. I think that was a better deal since it would come with Apple Care and you didn't have to buy a plan. You could activate it on Tracfone with $0~$10 and have it unlocked after 60 days.
What's the cheapest route to go with Straight Talk/Tracfone to activate the phone solely to unlock it? I dont want the service. Asking for a Samsung A03s I have that is locked to ST.
Jan 25, 2024
1,818 Posts
Joined Apr 2020
Jan 25, 2024
AmusedStove7007
Jan 25, 2024
1,818 Posts
Quote from nugen :
Do you know if you have to connect to their network to unlock? I might be overseas on the 61st day.
Thanks!
You don't need to have active service, but you might need to be in the US so they can remotely unlock. The way they did it for me was using serial number and it instantly unlocked.
Jan 25, 2024
501 Posts
Joined Jan 2011
Jan 25, 2024
jefferyh
Jan 25, 2024
501 Posts
Quote from erlin168 :
Is that true? The price of the iPhone 12 was reduced by $100? And it's only for one day?
Yes, it was advertised as tax season special, along with 12 mini and some android phones. Those android phones are still advertised that way.

I had it saved in my cart the day before but when I refreshed the cart yesterday, it went back to the normal price! I didn't pull the trigger because I am looking for a couple of cheap iPhones for trading in the fall. My carrier lowered the trade in value of SE3 and I'm sure 11 will also be lowered when 16 is released. So only 12 and above will work for me.

But for those who actually want to use them, i think a new 12 without a plan will beat a reconditioned one with a plan. $70 extra will buy you a piece of mind.
Jan 25, 2024
91 Posts
Joined Aug 2016
Jan 25, 2024
nycjstar
Jan 25, 2024
91 Posts
Are there any 15% new customer promo codes to use with ST that will work with this deal? This is the first Iphone "deal" in a couple months.
Last edited by nycjstar January 25, 2024 at 07:09 AM.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Jan 25, 2024
288 Posts
Joined Aug 2021
Jan 25, 2024
outriders
Jan 25, 2024
288 Posts
There is one in amazon for 305. not much difference than this. only if you will use the plan, it might make sense, but for about $70 this is not a great deal. 64 gb will keep getting full.
Jan 25, 2024
4,755 Posts
Joined Nov 2004
Jan 25, 2024
whenry83
Jan 25, 2024
4,755 Posts
Quote from sieudaochich :
Careful. This refurbished devices might have inferior aftermarket screen.
Some even can't automatically unlocked after 60 days.
This is a non-issue. Starting with the iphone 11, the phone settings will clearly tell you if the screen has been replaced with non-oem screen or battery.

Also, if it doesn't auto unlock, you can just call them up. I did this with refurb iphone SE2 and got it unlocked in 2 business days.
Jan 25, 2024
22 Posts
Joined Dec 2014
Jan 25, 2024
blackdealer
Jan 25, 2024
22 Posts

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank blackdealer

Quote from cirial :
What's the cheapest route to go with Straight Talk/Tracfone to activate the phone solely to unlock it? I dont want the service. Asking for a Samsung A03s I have that is locked to ST.
Cheapest is to get one of their $15 a month plans. There are two $15 a month plans, one has unlimited talk and text, the other one has 500 min, 500 texts, and 500mb of data.

Also note that 99% of all "reconditioned" phones (whether iPhone or Android) sold by Tracfone are already unlocked or qualify for unlocking without any need to activate with a plan or wait 60 days. So the first thing to do when you get a "reconditioned" phone from them is to dial #83865625# that will tell you the unlock status. If it offers for you to enter a code, enter the phone's IMEI on Tfunlockingpolicy website, chances are very high it already qualifies for unlocking without the need to buy any plans. If on the second page you get an "error" from the website, just call Tracfone's unlocking department at 1-888-442-5102. If they don't cooperate, just file an FCC complaint and they will do you right in no time as they fear the regulator.
Last edited by blackdealer January 25, 2024 at 12:37 PM.
3
4
Jan 25, 2024
29 Posts
Joined Jul 2020
Jan 25, 2024
9999bh
Jan 25, 2024
29 Posts
how would I know what network is activated on ? they have different unlock policies

- For all cellphones activated with TracFone on the T-Mobile or AT&T networks on or after November 23, 2021, the cellphone will be remotely unlocked upon customer request after twelve (12) months of active TracFone service.

- For all cellphones activated with new TracFone service on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, the cellphone will be remotely unlocked automatically, sixty (60) days after activation.
1
Jan 25, 2024
4,113 Posts
Joined Feb 2011
Jan 25, 2024
SlickTheFlip
Jan 25, 2024
4,113 Posts
Walmart was selling these brand new for $299 more than two years ago during the holidays. I say this is not worth it at all at this price - especially reconditioned.

If someone was to consider getting a new phone and if android is not an issue - the Galaxy A25 5G is a very good phone - newest model, avoid the Galaxy A15 5G since it has just 4GB of ram.
2
Pro
Jan 25, 2024
2,341 Posts
Joined Jan 2019
Jan 25, 2024
blahbooboo2
Pro
Jan 25, 2024
2,341 Posts
eh, ebay refurbished iPhone 12 unlocked aren't much more and no hassle
Jan 25, 2024
1,066 Posts
Joined May 2011
Jan 25, 2024
luo2010
Jan 25, 2024
1,066 Posts
missed the SE deal, anway that coming back?
1

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Jan 25, 2024
680 Posts
Joined Sep 2015
Jan 25, 2024
GKia
Jan 25, 2024
680 Posts
Quote from bulletban :
it will be $99 on BF 2024
What is the next Powerball winning number?
4
1

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Related Searches

Popular Deals

View All

Trending Deals

View All