Description
Social Drive X500 4G 1700/2100 MHz Black, New, GSM unlocked
Offered here is the Social Drive X500 in black, listed as 4G 1700/2100 Mhz., brand new and GSM unlocked, with 4 GB of internal storage and a microSD slot. The black unit is the neutral choice for exporters filling mixed-brand Android lots for AWS-band markets, and for buyers who want a sealed, low-cost Android for Wi-Fi-only or display use.
The Social Drive X500 is a budget Android smartphone from the small Social brand, sold around 2013 as an unlocked GSM device aimed at T-Mobile-network prepaid users through its 1700/2100 MHz AWS 3G band. It runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor with 512 MB of RAM, 4 GB of storage plus a microSD slot, a 5 MP rear camera, and a 1.3 MP front camera. Its value today is not as an activation phone, because it has no LTE. Dealers buy it from TG Wireless as sealed new-old stock for export to regions with live UMTS networks, for Wi-Fi-only deployments, and as inexpensive prop or demo hardware.
Key specifications
| Model | Social Drive X500 (Social brand, entry Android smartphone) |
|---|---|
| Storage | 4 GB |
| Color | Black |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | Android 4.1 Jelly Bean as shipped |
| Processor | Dual-core 1.2 GHz |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM |
| Internal storage | 4 GB, microSD expansion up to 32 GB |
| Rear camera | 5 MP |
| Front camera | 1.3 MP |
| Cellular | GSM with UMTS/HSPA on 1700/2100 MHz (AWS); no LTE |
| Battery life (as listed) | Up to 250 hours standby, up to 8 hours talk |
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 Social Drive X500 is a 2G/3G handset. Its 1700/2100 MHz AWS data band was built for T-Mobile and its MVNOs, but all US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile retired 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so it does not register on a US network today. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are export to markets with live GSM/UMTS service, Wi-Fi-only Android use, display units, and parts.
Resale fit
- Export lots for markets where GSM and UMTS service remains live, especially AWS-band networks.
- Wi-Fi-only Android devices for kiosks, demo tables, and low-cost offline use.
- Parts, battery, and display stock for repair shops that still service this chassis.
- Film, TV, and photo prop houses that need a generic black-slab Android of the 2013 era.
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.
