Apple iPhone Geek Squad Certified Refurbished 12 5G Black 128GB
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Sky Blue 512GB
What Buyers Say
Apple iPhone Geek Squad Certified Refurbished 12 5G Black 128GB
The refurbished iPhone 12 receives mixed feedback. Some users appreciate the value and performance, but others report serious issues like screen blackouts and a faulty earpiece that costs more to repair than the phone's price. The lack of warranty and unanswered questions about specs add to the uncertainty.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Smooth performance
- Good replacement for old phone
Cons
- Screen blackout issues
- Faulty earpiece
- Expensive repairs
- Email alerts not working
- No warranty mentioned
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Sky Blue 512GB
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise its blazing-fast performance, stunning display, and exceptional camera system, especially in low light and zoom. Battery life is consistently described as excellent, lasting a full day or more, and the 512GB storage option is a major plus. While some note the phone is large, the overall sentiment is that it is a premium, worthwhile upgrade, particularly for those coming from older models like the S23 Ultra.
Pros
- Blazing-fast performance
- Stunning display with smooth refresh rate
- Exceptional camera with great zoom and night mode
- Excellent battery life lasting all day or more
- Ample 512GB storage
Cons
- Large size may be uncomfortable for some
- No white color option at pre-order
- High price point
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPhone Geek Squad Certified Refurbished 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 2600 nits★ |
| HDR | — | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | A14 Bionic chip with next - generation Neural Engine | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Processor Model | A14 Bionic chip with next - generation Neural Engine | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| CPU Speed | — | 4.74★ |
| RAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 12 MP | 200 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 1 | 4★ |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | — | 3x, 5x★ |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps★ |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | — | 5,000 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | — | 60W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | — | Adaptive Fast Charging |
| Connector | Lightning | USB-C★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | AX | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | Lightning | USB-C★ |
| SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✗ | ✗ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.21 kg |
| Fingerprint | — | Yes |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone Geek Squad Certified Refurbished 12 5G Black 128GB
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average battery (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average camera (31st percentile)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Sky Blue 512GB
- Strong camera (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 20 of 40 specs.