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iPhone Mini 12 64GB Black, White, Red or Blue $1149 Delivered/in Store @ BIG W

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Syd Bargain Girl on 09/02/2021 - 09:55 bigw.com.au (1522 clicks)
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I was waiting for a sale for this as the battery of my iPhone 8 (that is 2.5 years old) is not lasting half a day anymore even after I paid $59 for a replacement battery a couple of months ago.

Black https://www.bigw.com.au/product/apple-iphone-12-mini-64gb-bl…

White https://www.bigw.com.au/product/apple-iphone-12-mini-64gb-wh…

Red https://www.bigw.com.au/product/apple-iphone-12-mini-64gb-re…

Blue https://www.bigw.com.au/product/apple-iphone-12-mini-64gb-bl…

Also AirPods with charging case 2nd Gen
Is $215

https://www.bigw.com.au/product/apple-airpods-with-charging-…

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  • life is suffering on 09/02/2021 - 09:58
    +1

    Wow

    • WhyAmICommenting on 09/02/2021 - 10:37
      +9

      I read this as their 2.5 year old (child) needs a phone upgrade lol

      • life is suffering on 09/02/2021 - 11:31

        wow haha. I was surprised that crooked apple battery replacement sucks as well

      • mrgeckoz on 09/02/2021 - 13:06
        +1

        Matches his username too ;)

  • solidussnake on 09/02/2021 - 09:58
    +4

    Why not just factory reset the phone first before shelling out for a new phone ?

    • Syd Bargain Girl on 09/02/2021 - 10:50
      +1

      I tried that before replacing the battery. It didn’t make a difference. I listen to podcasts for most of the day whilst working so the phone is used for 15 hours a day.

      • bozbargain on 09/02/2021 - 10:52
        +6

        Just be mindful of the small battery in the mini if you use it for 15 hours a day.

        • stephendt on 10/02/2021 - 14:32

          Yeah the iPhone 12 had worse battery than the 11 IIRC, and I think the Mini is even worse. Not the sort of device you'd pick if you care about battery life imo. They are discontinuing this device already due to poor sales

      • Zondor on 09/02/2021 - 11:42

        Tbh the problem is the physical size of the phone you are using. You can only fit so much battery in a phone of this size.

      • gezza90 on 09/02/2021 - 15:38

        Get a Google Pixel 5. I listen to podcasts throughout the day, Deezer music on BT headphones, FB/IG social media, many messages and a full charge lasts me 1.5 days.

        • Mi2 on 09/02/2021 - 16:08

          Pixel 5 has a great battery life despite being small.

      • seriousquokka on 09/02/2021 - 18:21

        $59, looks like you did the replacement in a repair shop rather than the Apple store. Those none oem battery does not last many charging cycles.

      • Scrobo on 10/02/2021 - 09:57

        Did you get the battery replaced at the Apple store, or an aftermarket one?
        With an apple battery replacement there is no reason that the battery wouldn't last exactly the same as the phone did when new. If it doesn't, then take it back to apple and have them fix it.

  • walshy1009 on 09/02/2021 - 09:59
    +1

    Ah yes, the Mini 12

  • RogueWolf on 09/02/2021 - 10:01
    +7

    5% price beat at OW = $1091.55

    • hopper on 09/02/2021 - 10:19

      none of the big w store in vic has stock. delivery on top .

      • RogueWolf on 09/02/2021 - 10:21
        +1

        shipping is free see checkout, also epping, doncaster, southland showing available for pickup

        • hopper on 09/02/2021 - 10:29
          +1

          thx, u saved me extra bucks. order and pickup from local store.

      • Twix on 09/02/2021 - 10:27

        Watergardens and Melton have stock.

        • hopper on 09/02/2021 - 10:30

          looking for blue colour. couldn't find it. will try again

          • Twix on 09/02/2021 - 10:32

            @hopper: I was talking about the black and there is no blue stock instore. Delivery is free.

    • Syd Bargain Girl on 09/02/2021 - 11:17

      That’s a good deal. Are you going to post it as a deal? Do pricematches count as deals?

      • RogueWolf on 09/02/2021 - 11:21
        +1

        Just update the header of your post to the following:

        iPhone Mini 12 64GB Black, White, Red or Blue $1149 Delivered/Instore (P/B OW $1091.55) @ BIG W

        • RogueWolf on 09/02/2021 - 12:30

          to late now OW just matched the price of BW

        • hopper on 09/02/2021 - 12:34

          part is over, but u can get the white for 1149 from ow only.

  • miguelsanchez on 09/02/2021 - 10:04
    +4

    Love my Mini. Highly recommend.

  • golferpat on 09/02/2021 - 10:05
    +1

    For those wanting AirPods -$199
    https://www.umart.com.au/Apple-AirPods-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Earp…

  • hindo on 09/02/2021 - 10:05
    +1

    Why is it always only the 64GB models discounted?

    • Steptoe on 09/02/2021 - 10:12
      +4

      Everyone wants the bigger GeeBees

  • codinghelloworld on 09/02/2021 - 10:06
    +2

    Combine with 5% off Big W gift card (Suncorp benefit)

  • opc12 on 09/02/2021 - 10:07

    The white doesn't seem to be discounted?
    [EDIT - fixed now]

  • jv on 09/02/2021 - 10:12
    +27

    after I paid $59 for a replacement battery a couple of months ago.

    Take it back to whoever replaced it.

    • erd on 09/02/2021 - 10:18
      +9

      I just upvoted a jv comment. I feel so grown up.

      • Jamiea on 09/02/2021 - 11:44
        +3

        You should be ashamed of yourself

    • Syd Bargain Girl on 09/02/2021 - 10:51

      Replaced by apple but I use the phone 15 hours a day listening to podcasts so it’s heavy usage.

      • popsiee on 09/02/2021 - 10:56
        +2

        Why wouldn't you carry around a power pack ?

      • jv on 09/02/2021 - 10:57
        +1

        Specs for iphone 8 say:

        Audio playback:
        Up to 40 hours

        • Syd Bargain Girl on 09/02/2021 - 11:15

          Yes and also uses 4G connection for downloading then as well

          • jv on 09/02/2021 - 11:17

            @Syd Bargain Girl: What is the battery capacity in your Battery Health?

            Mine is at 90% in just over a year.

            • Syd Bargain Girl on 09/02/2021 - 11:18

              @jv: It was 70% before and is now 92% but I use it all the time. Also heavily used for GPS (Waze) on a daily basis.

            • taki on 09/02/2021 - 15:08

              @jv: Galaxy Note 10+ 99% (4115/4170 mAh) preordered/arrived Aug 2019 (18 months). 20-80% mostly Accubattery on UltraFast 25w charger (not the best for longevity)
              Your really have small ones ;)

        • customundo on 09/02/2021 - 11:17

          *owner talking into the mic only with phone turned off

        • ThithLord on 09/02/2021 - 11:19

          Depends how OP is streaming it - Cellular = battery chewa, Wi-Fi is probably better. The audio playback would be tested for local playback

          • Naigrabzo on 09/02/2021 - 11:21
            +1

            @ThithLord: I would get two iphone 12s and clone the sims. Then when one runs out of juice, just bring out the second and continue where you left off!

      • [Deactivated] on 09/02/2021 - 18:27

        Replaced by apple but I use the phone 15 hours a day listening to podcasts so it’s heavy usage.

        When I had my battery replaced a few years ago, the warranty on it was 90 days, if you’re still within this period and your battery is not lasting over half a day, you can make a claim on it.

        • Syd Bargain Girl on 10/02/2021 - 15:01

          It’s been more than 90 days, thanks though

  • noscopedJFK on 09/02/2021 - 10:25
    +1

    Ah the 12th iteration of the mini. Perfected beyond measure.

    • jv on 09/02/2021 - 11:19
      +12

      Ah the 12th iteration of the mini.

      There was no iphone 9 due to a translation error from Apple Germany's marketing team..

    • justtoreply on 09/02/2021 - 11:50
      +1

      It measures 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm

  • Briefcase Mong on 09/02/2021 - 10:32
    +2

    Aren't they stopping production in Q2 2021 ?

    • ozzbargainer on 09/02/2021 - 10:49
      +1

      May be, due to low demand

      https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2021/02/the-iphone-12-mini-may-no…

      • gavincato on 09/02/2021 - 13:40
        +1

        That would be such a shame. It's such a bloody good phone. I love just slipping it in my pocket and barely feeling it, or taking it on runs but still with the same functionality / camera as the bigger ones.

      • Scrobo on 10/02/2021 - 10:00

        There is a report like this every year for every new iPhone release. They scale up production for the launch, and then taper off production post launch.

    • taki on 09/02/2021 - 15:24
      +1

      Not popular as it doesn't serve the main function - show-off.
      For real functionality, we have too many choices with Android ;)

  • R3XNebular on 09/02/2021 - 10:34
    +7

    2.5 year old with an iPhone. Are you looking to adopt? I'm toilet trained

  • prankster on 09/02/2021 - 10:38

    wish it was 256GB

    • taki on 09/02/2021 - 15:26

      Buy phone with up to 1TB microSD :)
      Or much faster & $8/100GB Samsung T1 USB-C mobile SSD drive (1TB, inc. 2x fast USB-C/A cables)

      • prankster on 10/02/2021 - 09:22

        yeah but i want apple to have the storage or capability to have a 1TB mSD

  • VestMogen on 09/02/2021 - 10:44

    Only Black is 1149?

    • Syd Bargain Girl on 09/02/2021 - 10:53

      All colours are. I have linked the other colours.

  • cunningdrew on 09/02/2021 - 10:48

    My 6 year old has an iPhone 7 and is due an upgrade, but he's not 2.5 so I guess that's me out.

  • Penpinch on 09/02/2021 - 11:19
    +4

    If you're buying this phone for battery life…. Well I guess you haven't been reading the reviews.

    • Naigrabzo on 09/02/2021 - 11:21
      +2

      OP should get two of them. Problem solved.

  • crentist on 09/02/2021 - 11:32
    +5

    If battery life is your reason to get a new phone, then you should get a phone with good battery life. With the 12 mini you'll be in the same situation.

    Get one of the bigger ones, or an Android. Samsung s20 fe was giving me 10 hours of screen time, podcasts would last days

    • Penpinch on 10/02/2021 - 10:36

      Off topic but the 4G S20FE is so bad with battery life, is yours the 5G version?

      My S20FE (4G) was so bad I changed to the S21 (still exynos but 5nm) and it's been amazing. I start my day at 7am and I have about 20% by 12am.

  • Eclipse54 on 09/02/2021 - 11:38
    +1

    I was coming from a 7 plus with a replaced battery from Apple. Reset it. Everything. Still slow.

    Upgraded to an iPhone 12 on the weekend with the base 64GB model for $1309 at Officeworks.

    Night and day in terms of battery and obviously performance.

  • crossbow on 09/02/2021 - 11:40
    +1

    Only 64GB spoils the party.

  • justtoreply on 09/02/2021 - 11:51
    +1

    $50 off isnt much for so many votes..

    • ATangk on 09/02/2021 - 12:32

      Should have gotten in on the 15% off JB gift cards a while back, thats a much bigger discount and we snagged 2 iphone 12's during that period. Woman waiting around also to buy something for her daughter was impressed at the discounting.

      • justtoreply on 09/02/2021 - 13:05

        I got them. I just chose not to spend $3k on two phones..

        The world went crazy when it agreed to pay 30% more for iphones than their historic top-end pricing.

        • ATangk on 09/02/2021 - 13:11
          +1

          Didn't help my 3 yr old iphone X was dying on me. Battery health 80% despite having it changed in the past.

  • Dreamboy on 09/02/2021 - 13:03

    Those who are after iPhone 12 64gb- the price has been dropped from $1349 to $1309 at Officeworks. All colours available!

  • mrgeckoz on 09/02/2021 - 13:07

    Don’t forget to stack with gift card discounts and shopback

  • hotmumbo on 09/02/2021 - 13:11
    +1

    Just wodering if Apple have sorted out the issues with the Iphone 12 ie.
    1. Dropping calls - can verify this as my brother-in-law has this problem with his 2 month old Iphone 12 plus
    2. Flickering Screen
    3. Battery drain
    Was going to get one for my daughther but decided we would just replace here Iphone 6s battery which wasn't keeping charge and wait for the Iphone 13 with hopefully less issues.

    • HunterBargainHunter on 09/02/2021 - 14:14
      +1

      I think Apple will skip iPhone 13 name

      • Boba on 09/02/2021 - 14:43
        +1

        14 is a bad number for Chinese people also.

        • movis on 09/02/2021 - 15:24

          So is 4…

  • hotmumbo on 09/02/2021 - 15:16

    Maybe they should call it X3 for 13 and X4 for 14 :D

  • dualcore on 09/02/2021 - 18:35

    Battery life on the 12 Mini is absolutely terrible
    Screen has a more green tilt than all other 12 models

    Do not recommend. Sold mine at a loss.

    • OhNoUShiz on 09/02/2021 - 18:47

      Wow luckily i didn’t buy it.

      • Penpinch on 10/02/2021 - 10:37
        +1

        According to Apple not many did.

    • Chickenleg on 10/02/2021 - 19:00

      How often did you have to charge it on average? Is it really that bad?

  • fortunately102 on 09/02/2021 - 18:43

    Am I right that this is only $50 less than in Apple store?

    • hopper on 10/02/2021 - 16:35

      unless you were quick to price match with OW and get extra savings.

    • jace88 on 15/02/2021 - 00:16

      But then discounted gift cards.

  • webtherapist on 10/02/2021 - 08:00

    same price at Harvey Norman

  • Ghogger on 10/02/2021 - 17:37

    Officeworks just dropped their price, AS I was on the phone to do a pricebeat, talk about bad timing!

  • shrugies on 11/02/2021 - 10:08

    Does Apple price match deals like this?

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