Beloved iPhone model reduced to just $277 in surprise sale on Amazon – but there’s a cheaper alternative from Samsung for just $190

AMAZON is offering amazing deals on iPhones – but you can get a great alternative for under $200.

Apple users are lining up to buy an iPhone 12 for just $277 on Amazon.

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The deal is for a renewed device with 64GB of memory and 4GB of RAM.

Users can choose from six special colors, including black, blue, green, purple, red and white options.

But several newer versions of the iPhone have hit the market since the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro were originally released in October 2020.

• Apple iPhone 12 on Amazon for $277.88 buy here

As a result, the iPhone 12 was removed from production by Apple and is only available in a refurbished state.

Products sold through Amazon’s Renewed program come with a guaranteed battery life of at least 80% and a 90-day return window.

The fan favorite can still be purchased from Apple’s Certified Refurbished store – but the equivalent is currently on sale for a price incredible $449 compared to Amazon’s $277 price.

NO APPLE, NO PROBLEMS

If you want to lower the cost of a great phone without going into the pre-owned category, there are some alternatives that won’t disappoint.

Amazon is offering another big promotion on Samsung Galaxy S21.

Currently, Android fans can get the phone with a 45% discount from the online retailer.

The phone is available for $198, down from the regular price of $363.

But unlike Amazon’s iPhone 12, the Samsung Galaxy S21 comes with double the memory and RAM – 128GB and 8GB, respectively.

It has a 64MP main camera and 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens for stunning photo and video production.

The phone has a long-lasting battery that can last all day without needing a charge.

BOTH OPTIONS HIGHLY RATED

Both the iPhone 12 and Samsung Galaxy S21 received high scores in customer reviews on Amazon.

With tens of thousands of reviews, the iPhone 12 has an average rating of 4.1 stars, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 has an average rating of 3.9 stars.

“Customers like the ease of setup, appearance and quality of the cell phone. For example, they mention that it’s intuitive, looks good, and is in excellent condition,” according to Amazon’s Review summary for the iPhone.

“That said, some complain about sound quality and differ on scratch resistance, battery life and camera,” they concluded.

“Customers like the look and value of the cell phone. They mention that he has good looks, has a Cool screen and is a good value for money”, read Amazon’s summary of Samsung Galaxy reviews.

“Some complain about battery life and safety. They say it drains quickly and is not unlocked. They also have issues with charging. Opinions differ on quality, scratch resistance and performance,” they added.

• Apple iPhone 12 on Amazon for $277.88 buy here

All prices in this article were correct at the time of writing but may have changed since then.

Always do your own research before making any purchase.