Description
Apple iPhone 3gs 16 GB White 3G Wi-Fi Multi-touch Touchscreen, Carrier Returns, GSM Unlocked
Carrier Returns lot of the Apple iPhone 3gs 16GB in White, 3G Wi-Fi multi-touch touchscreen, GSM Unlocked: units returned through a carrier channel, tested and graded by TG on receipt. White 3GS units are scarcer than black, so collectors and display buyers who want the white glass back often take carrier-return stock to get the color at a lower price than refurbished.
The Apple iPhone 3GS is Apple's June 2009 third-generation iPhone: a 3.5-inch 480 x 320 multi-touch display, a 600 MHz processor with 256 MB of RAM, a 3 MP autofocus camera that brought video recording to the iPhone, Voice Control, a compass, 8, 16, or 32 GB of storage, and 3G HSDPA data on a quad-band GSM radio, in black or white. It shipped on iPhone OS 3 and ended on iOS 6.1.6, so it cannot run current apps or the current App Store.
TG Wireless sells the 3GS to collectors, prop houses, and parts dealers; it has no US cellular service today and is offered as a display, prop, Wi-Fi music, and parts device rather than a working phone.
Key specifications
| Model | Apple iPhone 3GS (2009), model A1303 |
|---|---|
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Color | White |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | iPhone OS 3 as shipped, final version iOS 6.1.6 |
| Display | 3.5-inch multi-touch, 480 x 320 |
| Processor | 600 MHz ARM Cortex-A8, 256 MB RAM |
| Camera | 3 MP autofocus with VGA video recording |
| Connectivity | UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900/2100, quad-band GSM/EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.1, 30-pin dock connector |
| Features | Voice Control, digital compass, assisted GPS |
| Size and weight | 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm, 135 g |
Condition: Carrier Returns
Carrier return units come back through a carrier channel and are tested and graded by TG on receipt. Expect a mix of open-box and lightly handled units; cosmetics and packaging are confirmed per lot by your account manager.
Network and compatibility
The iPhone 3GS is a 3G UMTS and 2G GSM phone with no LTE and no VoLTE. US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile shut down 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so it has no voice or data service on any US carrier today. All listings in this family are GSM unlocked; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are collecting, props, parts, Wi-Fi media use, and export to markets where UMTS is still live.
Resale fit
- Collectors and tech museums building out the early iPhone generations in both colors.
- Film and TV prop departments dressing 2009 to 2012 scenes.
- Parts and screen dealers who service early iPhones.
- Exporters serving markets with live UMTS service, and Wi-Fi-only music-player resale.
Ordering from TG Wireless
TG Wireless sells to the trade. Pricing is shown to approved dealer accounts, and your account manager confirms availability, quantities, and grade mix before invoicing. Orders typically ship within 24 hours of order placement by FedEx, UPS, or DHL, within the United States and internationally. TG Wireless's 12-month warranty applies, with coverage and RMA handling per your order documentation. Resellers with a valid resale certificate are not charged sales tax. The FAQ covers account setup and shipping questions.
