The iPhone 12 was first released on October 23, 2020. As of May 2025, it is about 4 years and 7 months old
. Apple discontinued the iPhone 12 in September 2023 following the launch of the iPhone 15 lineup
. Despite being discontinued, it may still be available through third-party vendors or refurbished stores
. Apple typically provides software support for iPhones for around 7 years from their initial release. Since the iPhone 12 was released in 2020, it is expected to receive software updates until approximately 2027