Description
Apple iPhone 5s 16 GB Gold, B Grade, GSM unlocked
TG Wireless lists this Apple iPhone 5s as 16 GB in Gold, in B Grade (B Stock) condition, GSM unlocked. Visible wear keeps the cost down, which is what parts buyers and budget exporters want from a 5s lot. At 16 GB this is the base capacity, enough for a music or kids' device over Wi-Fi.
The iPhone 5s is Apple's 2013 flagship: the first iPhone with Touch ID in the Home button and the first phone with a 64-bit chip, the A7, paired with the M7 motion coprocessor. It keeps the 4-inch Retina display and aluminum body of the iPhone 5, adds an 8 MP camera with a dual-tone flash, and shipped in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold. Apple's last software for it is iOS 12.
TG Wireless sells the 5s to exporters supplying markets where GSM and UMTS service is still live, to repair shops that need tested donors and parts, and to collector and prop buyers who want a clean example of the first gold iPhone. It is not a US activation phone today.
Key specifications
| Model | Apple iPhone 5s (2013); US models A1533 (GSM and CDMA) and A1453 (Sprint) |
|---|---|
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Color | Gold |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | iOS 7 as shipped, updatable through iOS 12 |
| Display | 4-inch Retina LCD, 1136 x 640 pixels, 326 ppi |
| Chip | Apple A7 64-bit with M7 motion coprocessor |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Rear camera | 8 MP iSight, f/2.2, dual-LED True Tone flash, 1080p video, 120 fps slo-mo |
| Front camera | 1.2 MP FaceTime HD |
| Security | Touch ID fingerprint sensor in the Home button |
| Battery | 1,560 mAh, non-removable |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE (no VoLTE), Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0, Lightning port, nano-SIM |
| LTE bands (as listed) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 17, 19, 25; some listings also show band 20 |
| Size and weight | 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm, 112 g |
Condition: B Grade
B Grade (B-Stock) units are used, fully tested, and working, with visible nicks and/or scratches on the body or screen edges. They suit value retail and refurbishment channels where cosmetics are secondary to a tested, working unit.
Network and compatibility
The iPhone 5s has 4G LTE but no VoLTE, so it cannot carry calls over LTE. With US 3G (UMTS and CDMA) retired in 2022 and T-Mobile 2G gone since August 3, 2026, no US carrier activates the 5s today. Verizon / Page Plus units are the CDMA-capable variant and are also GSM unlocked; see the network status line in the table for each listing's lock state. Realistic uses are export to markets with live GSM or UMTS networks, Wi-Fi-only use, parts, and collecting. The listed LTE bands are 1/2/3/4/5/8/13/17/19/25.
Resale fit
- Exporters supplying markets where GSM and UMTS service is still live and a Touch ID iPhone at an entry price still sells.
- Repair shops and refurbishers that need tested 5s units as screen, housing, camera, and board donors.
- Collector and retro-tech shops, especially for the Gold finish, the first gold iPhone Apple offered.
- Wi-Fi-only uses: kids' media devices, music players, kiosk and display units, and iOS 12 developer test devices.
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.
