Description
LG Google Nexus 5 16 GB Black, New, Unlocked
Brand new LG Google Nexus 5 4G LTE with 16GB of storage in black, sold unlocked. A sealed 16 GB Nexus 5 is the version collectors and developer labs want when they need the launch configuration of Google's 2013 reference phone, and exporters take it for GSM markets where an unlocked LTE Android in original packaging still sells on the name.
Google's Nexus 5, made by LG and released in late 2013, was the first phone to ship Android 4.4 KitKat and the first Nexus with LTE in every market. It carries a 4.95-inch 1080p IPS screen, a 2.26 GHz Snapdragon 800, 2 GB of RAM, an 8 MP camera with optical image stabilization and HDR+, wireless charging, and a soft-touch body only 8.59 mm thin. Official updates ran through Android 6.0.1.
Dealers buy sealed Nexus 5 units from TG Wireless for collectors, for development and training labs that want a clean stock-Android device, and for export to GSM markets where an unlocked 16 GB LTE phone at a low ticket still has demand.
Key specifications
| Model | LG Google Nexus 5, North American D820 |
|---|---|
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Color | Black |
| Network status | Unlocked |
| Year | 2013 |
| Operating system | Android 4.4 KitKat as shipped, updatable to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Display | 4.95-inch Full HD IPS, 1920 x 1080 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, quad-core 2.26 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM, 16 GB or 32 GB internal, no card slot |
| Rear camera | 8 MP with optical image stabilization, HDR+, 1080p video |
| Front camera | 1.3 MP |
| Battery | 2,300 mAh, non-removable, Qi wireless charging |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, GSM/UMTS, CDMA for Sprint on the D820, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, micro-USB |
| Size and weight | 8.59 mm thin, 130 g (4.59 oz) |
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 Nexus 5 is a 4G LTE phone; the North American D820 covers the GSM carriers and Sprint CDMA, but it predates VoLTE support on US carriers. With US 3G retired in 2022 and T-Mobile's 2G GSM shutdown on August 3, 2026, carriers now require VoLTE for voice, so the Nexus 5 is no longer accepted for activation on US networks. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Export to markets with live GSM, UMTS, or LTE service and Wi-Fi use are the realistic outlets.
Resale fit
- Export to markets where an unlocked LTE Android with a 1080p screen still activates on GSM or UMTS networks.
- Developers, QA labs, and schools that want a stock-Android reference device for Wi-Fi work.
- Collectors of Google Nexus hardware and prop departments.
- Repair shops and parts dealers that need donor Nexus 5 screens, batteries, and boards.
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.
