MacBook Pro 13.3" (Mid 2012): release date, model numbers and price
Apple released the MacBook Pro 13.3" (Mid 2012) on June 11, 2012, 14 years ago at $1,199. Its model number is A1278 (identifier MacBookPro9,2). Apple stopped selling it on October 27, 2016. It gets updates up to macOS 10.15 (Catalina). Refurbished, it costs from $325 today, 73% below launch.
Updated October 31, 2026. Release date and launch price from Apple. Refurbished prices checked daily at Mac of All Trades, Amazon, Back Market, Gazelle, Apple Store, and eBay.
- Released
- June 11, 2012 14 years ago
- Launch price
- $1,199 For the 128GB model
- Discontinued
- October 27, 2016 1599 days on sale
- Latest software
- macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
- Model number
- A1278 Identifier MacBookPro9,2
- Storage
- 128GB, 256GB, 500GB, 512GB, 750GB, 1TB
- Colors
- Silver
- First refurbished
- August 1, 2012 Apple Store, 52 days after launch
Refurbished MacBook Pro 13.3" (Mid 2012) prices
Today's cheapest refurbished offer for each configuration, with the lowest price RefurbMe has recorded below it.
Silver 4 of 6 in stockWhere to buy a refurbished MacBook Pro 13.3" (Mid 2012)
Every refurbisher that has sold the MacBook Pro 13.3" (Mid 2012), cheapest today first. Listings counts the offers each one has live, one per version and grade, not how many devices it holds.
| Refurbisher | Cheapest today | Offers |
|---|---|---|
 eBay 5 listings | $325 | See offers |
 Back Market 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Amazon 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Mac of All Trades 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Gazelle 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Apple Store 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
The MacBook Pro 13.3" (Mid 2012) so far
Launched 14 years ago.
$1,199 at launch First refurbishedAug 1, 2012
Apple Store, after 52 days DiscontinuedOct 27, 2016
1599 days on sale TodayOct 31, 2026
from $325, 73% below launch
- Released, Jun 11, 2012$1,199 at launch
- First refurbished, Aug 1, 2012Apple Store, after 52 days
- Discontinued, Oct 27, 20161599 days on sale
- Today, Oct 31, 2026from $325, 73% below launch
Every MacBook Pro 13.3" (Mid 2012) part number
2 part numbers in the US, one per configuration. You'll find yours on the back of the box and in the device's settings, next to the model number.
| Part number | Model | Version | Today | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB3 part numbers | ||||
MD101 custom | A1278 | SSD · Silver · 2.5Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 3rd gen · 4GB · No | none | |
MD101 custom | A1278 | SSD · Silver · 2.5Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 3rd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
MD102 custom | A1278 | SSD · Silver · 2.9Ghz Intel Dual-Core i7 3rd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
| 256GB3 part numbers · from $425 | ||||
MD101 custom | A1278 | SSD · Silver · 2.5Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 3rd gen · 4GB · No | $425 | |
MD101 custom | A1278 | SSD · Silver · 2.5Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 3rd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
MD102 custom | A1278 | SSD · Silver · 2.9Ghz Intel Dual-Core i7 3rd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
| 500GB2 part numbers · from $325 | ||||
MD101 custom | A1278 | Hard Drive · Silver · 2.5Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 3rd gen · 4GB · No | $325 | |
MD101 custom | A1278 | Hard Drive · Silver · 2.5Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 3rd gen · 8GB · No | $375 | |
| 512GB3 part numbers · from $475 | ||||
MD101 custom | A1278 | SSD · Silver · 2.5Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 3rd gen · 4GB · No | $475 | |
MD101 custom | A1278 | SSD · Silver · 2.5Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 3rd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
MD102 custom | A1278 | SSD · Silver · 2.9Ghz Intel Dual-Core i7 3rd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
| 750GB3 part numbers | ||||
MD101 custom | A1278 | Hard Drive · Silver · 2.5Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 3rd gen · 4GB · No | none | |
MD101 custom | A1278 | Hard Drive · Silver · 2.5Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 3rd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
MD102 custom | A1278 | Hard Drive · Silver · 2.9Ghz Intel Dual-Core i7 3rd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
| 1TB1 part number · from $425 | ||||
MD102 custom | A1278 | Hard Drive · Silver · 2.9Ghz Intel Dual-Core i7 3rd gen · 8GB · No | $425 | |
MacBook Pro 13.3" (Mid 2012) questions
When did the MacBook Pro 13.3" (Mid 2012) come out?
Apple released the MacBook Pro 13.3" (Mid 2012) on June 11, 2012, 14 years ago at $1,199.
How much did the MacBook Pro 13.3" (Mid 2012) cost at launch?
$1,199 for the base model. Refurbished, it costs from $325 today.
What is the MacBook Pro 13.3" (Mid 2012) model number?
Its model number is A1278 (identifier MacBookPro9,2). The model number starts with A. It is printed on the device or its box, and most devices also show it in their settings.
Is the MacBook Pro 13.3" (Mid 2012) still supported?
It gets updates up to macOS 10.15 (Catalina); newer models run later versions.
When was the MacBook Pro 13.3" (Mid 2012) discontinued?
Apple stopped selling it on October 27, 2016. Refurbishers still sell it.
How much is a refurbished MacBook Pro 13.3" (Mid 2012)?
From $325 today. The lowest price RefurbMe has seen is $79.
How we get these numbers
Release dates, launch prices and model numbers come from Apple. Every day RefurbMe checks the stock and prices of Mac of All Trades, Amazon, Back Market, Gazelle, Apple Store, and eBay and keeps every price it sees, which is where the lowest price seen comes from. The cheapest price today is the lowest in stock at our last check; it can change between that check and your visit.