Description
HTC Aria 3G Wi-Fi 5-megapixel Touchscreen Android Smartphone, Carrier Returns, AT&T GSM unlocked
Here the HTC Aria 3G Wi-Fi 5-megapixel touchscreen Android smartphone comes as AT&T carrier returns, GSM unlocked, tested and graded by TG on receipt with the prior listing describing the lot as A-stock. Carrier-return Arias suit exporters who want a clean-looking small Android for 3G markets at a lower cost than refurbished stock.
The HTC Aria is a compact 2010 Android smartphone sold by AT&T: a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen, Android 2.1 with HTC Sense, a 5 MP camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, an optical joystick, and HSPA 7.2 data on AT&T's 3G bands, all in a body under four ounces. It was the smallest Android AT&T carried at the time and one of the first to show that Sense could run on a low-cost chassis.
Today TG Wireless moves the Aria to exporters who serve 3G markets, to collectors of early HTC Sense hardware, and to prop houses and parts buyers who need a period-correct small Android handset.
Key specifications
| Model | HTC Aria, AT&T, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Network status | AT&T, GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | Android 2.1 Eclair with HTC Sense |
| Display | 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen |
| Rear camera | 5 MP |
| Data | HSPA 7.2 Mbps on AT&T 3G bands, no LTE |
| Navigation | Optical joystick, GPS |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Weight | Under 4 ounces, under half an inch thick |
Condition: Carrier Returns
Carrier return units come back through a carrier channel and are tested and graded by TG on receipt. Expect a mix of open-box and lightly handled units; cosmetics and packaging are confirmed per lot by your account manager.
Network and compatibility
US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile shut down its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, so this phone, which has no LTE or VoLTE, gets no voice or data service on any US carrier. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are export to markets where GSM and UMTS service is still live, collectors, film and TV props, parts and display units, and Wi-Fi-only use where the device supports it.
Resale fit
- Export to markets where AT&T-band UMTS and GSM networks still operate.
- Collectors and enthusiasts of early HTC Sense devices.
- Film, TV, and theater prop buyers who need a 2010-era small Android phone.
- Repair shops sourcing parts for the Aria and related HTC models.
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.
