Description
Apple iPhone 5s 16 GB Silver LTE, New, GSM unlocked
Listed as Bran New Apple iPhone 5s 16GB Silver LTE GSM Unlocked, this is a brand new, sealed Silver iPhone 5s with 16 GB of storage and GSM unlocked LTE, no VoLTE. The silver and white finish photographs well for marketplace and collector listings and pairs with the Space Gray lot for exporters who need two colors in the same sealed, unused condition.
The iPhone 5s is Apple's September 2013 flagship: the first phone with a 64-bit chip, the A7, and the first with Touch ID in the home button. It kept the 4-inch Retina display and aluminum-and-glass body of the iPhone 5, added an 8 MP camera with a dual-tone flash and slow-motion video, and came in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold. It is a 4G LTE phone but predates VoLTE, which matters for US service today. Apple supported it through iOS 12.
Dealers buy sealed 5s units from TG Wireless for export to GSM markets where it still activates, for collectors who want a boxed first Touch ID iPhone, and for Wi-Fi device programs, parts, and prop use.
Key specifications
| Model | Apple iPhone 5s, 2013, GSM unlocked US model |
|---|---|
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Color | Silver |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | iOS 7 as shipped, updatable through iOS 12 |
| Display | 4-inch Retina IPS LCD, 1136 x 640 pixels, 326 ppi |
| Chip | Apple A7 64-bit with M7 motion coprocessor |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Rear camera | 8 MP f/2.2 with True Tone dual-LED flash, 1080p video, 120 fps slow motion |
| Front camera | 1.2 MP FaceTime HD |
| Security | Touch ID fingerprint sensor in the home button, sapphire crystal cover |
| Data as listed | 4G LTE bands 1/2/3/4/5/8/13/17/19/25, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 |
| SIM and port | Nano-SIM, Lightning connector |
| Size and weight | 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm, 112 g |
Condition: New
Brand new units in the original box with the original in-box accessories as listed. Nothing has been activated or reconditioned. If your channel needs sealed retail packaging rather than open-box new, say so when you request a quote so the account manager can confirm how the lot is packed.
Network and compatibility
The iPhone 5s is a 4G LTE phone, but it has no VoLTE, so on US carriers, which retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile's 2G in August 2026, it can no longer place or receive calls and has been removed from the carriers' activation lists; see the network status line in the table. The listed LTE bands 1/2/3/4/5/8/13/17/19/25 and GSM/UMTS still give it voice and data in export markets where 2G or 3G remains live. In the US it is a Wi-Fi, collector, parts, or prop device.
Resale fit
- Export to GSM and UMTS markets in Latin America, Africa, and Asia where the 5s still activates and a sealed Apple phone sells on brand.
- Collector and enthusiast shops that want a boxed, unused first-generation Touch ID iPhone.
- Wi-Fi-only device programs: kiosks, inventory scanners, music players, and children's devices.
- Repair and parts dealers who need pristine housings, displays, and Touch ID assemblies.
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.
