Description
Apple iPhone 5 16 GB Black 4G LTE Verizon / Pageplus, Factory Refurbished, GSM unlocked
Offered factory refurbished, the Apple iPhone 5 16GB black 4G LTE Verizon / Pageplus variant is GSM unlocked and reconditioned to close-to-new working order, listed with the original box, battery, charger, stereo headset, and data cable. Marketplace sellers and exporters who want a boxed, complete older iPhone rather than a bare handset buy this one.
Apple's iPhone 5 from September 2012 was the first iPhone with a 4-inch Retina display, LTE, a nano-SIM, and the Lightning connector. It runs the A6 chip with 1 GB of RAM, carries an 8 MP iSight camera with panorama and 1080p video, a 1.2 MP FaceTime HD front camera, and an aluminum and glass body 7.6 mm thick at 112 g. It shipped with iOS 6 and received updates through iOS 10.3.4; two US models exist, A1428 (GSM, AT&T) and A1429 (CDMA plus GSM, Verizon and Sprint).
The iPhone 5 lacks VoLTE, so it is finished as a US carrier phone. TG Wireless supplies it in 16, 32, and 64 GB to exporters, marketplace sellers, repair shops, and collectors.
Key specifications
| Model | Apple iPhone 5 (2012); US models A1428 (GSM) and A1429 (CDMA and GSM) |
|---|---|
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Color | Black |
| Network status | Verizon, unlocked |
| Operating system | iOS 6 as shipped, updatable through iOS 10.3.4 |
| Display | 4-inch Retina LCD, 1136 x 640 pixels, 326 ppi |
| Chip | Apple A6 |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM; 16, 32, or 64 GB storage per listing, no card slot |
| Rear camera | 8 MP iSight with panorama, 1080p HD video |
| Front camera | 1.2 MP FaceTime HD |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, Lightning connector |
| SIM | nano-SIM |
| Size and weight | 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm, 112 g |
| Body | Anodized aluminum with glass inlays; black and slate or white and silver |
Condition: Factory Refurbished
Factory refurbished units have been reconditioned to close-to-new working order. They are not brand new and may show light signs of handling. TG tests and grades each unit before it ships. Tell your account manager whether you need units with the original box and accessories or handset-only packs; the mix varies by lot. This lot is listed with the original box, battery, charger, stereo headset, and data cable.
Network and compatibility
The iPhone 5 is a 4G LTE phone, but it does not support VoLTE, so it cannot place calls on US carriers now that 3G is retired (2022), Verizon CDMA is shut down (December 31, 2022), and T-Mobile 2G GSM closed on August 3, 2026; US carriers no longer activate it. Lock state and carrier variant are per listing; see the network status line in the table. The Verizon A1429 model has an unlocked GSM SIM slot, which is why exporters prefer it for GSM and LTE markets abroad, where the phone still registers; confirm LTE bands with the destination carrier.
Resale fit
- Export to GSM and LTE markets where the iPhone 5 still activates, favoring the GSM-unlocked Verizon variant.
- Marketplace and storefront resale of tested, graded older iPhones to budget and collector buyers.
- Repair shops and parts suppliers that need complete iPhone 5 donors for screens, housings, and boards.
- Collectors of the first 4-inch, Lightning-era iPhone, especially 64 GB and boxed units.
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.
