Description
Samsung Brightside U380 VZ, New, Verizon CDMA
This page covers the Samsung Brightside U380 VZ, the Verizon-branded CDMA QWERTY slider, in new condition. New stock of a discontinued Verizon slider is what collector dealers and prop houses ask for, and refurbishers use sealed units as a source of unworn keyboards and screens for the Brightside units still in circulation.
Samsung's Brightside SCH-U380 was Verizon's 2012 messaging phone: a touchscreen and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard in one compact body, a 3.2-megapixel camera, and shortcut keys for texting and social apps. The VZ suffix marks the Verizon-branded version of the CDMA handset.
TG Wireless offers this listing as new stock, and the buyers are specific: collectors who want a sealed Verizon QWERTY slider, prop houses that need a pristine unit for camera close-ups, and repair shops that prefer new housings and keyboards for refurbishing customer phones. It is not a candidate for activations, since the network it was built for no longer exists.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung Brightside SCH-U380, Verizon branded (VZ) |
|---|---|
| Network status | Verizon, CDMA |
| Form factor | Slider with full QWERTY keyboard and touchscreen |
| Display | 3.1-inch touchscreen |
| Rear camera | 3.2 MP with video |
| Cellular | CDMA, Verizon |
| Release | 2012 |
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
As a CDMA-only phone, the Brightside U380 VZ lost all US service when Verizon closed its CDMA network on December 31, 2022; it has no LTE, no VoLTE, and no GSM radio for other markets. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Buy it for parts, display and demo use, props, and collections rather than for any carrier activation.
Resale fit
- Collectors who want a new, boxed Verizon QWERTY slider.
- Prop departments needing a clean unit for close-up shots.
- Repair shops stocking new housings, keyboards, and screens.
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.
