Description
HTC One S 16 GB Grey 4G T-Mobile Unlocked Cell Phones, Factory Refurbished, unlocked
The grey HTC One S 4G T-Mobile Unlocked is the gradient-anodized version of the 16 GB handset, factory refurbished and SIM unlocked, with each unit tested and graded by TG before shipping. Grey is the finish most collectors associate with the One S, so this variant fits prop and display buyers as well as export lots. Units are reconditioned to close-to-new working order.
The HTC One S is the slim middle model of HTC's 2012 One line: a 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED screen, a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4, 16 GB of storage, 1 GB of RAM, an 8 MP camera with an f/2.0 lens, and Beats Audio tuning in a 7.8 mm unibody. T-Mobile sold the US version on its HSPA+ 42 network, which the carrier marketed as 4G.
TG Wireless offers the One S to exporters serving markets where 3G GSM service is still live, to collectors and prop houses that want a clean example of HTC's metal-unibody era, and to repair benches that need complete donor units for screens and boards.
Key specifications
| Model | HTC One S, T-Mobile US version (HTC Z520e / Ville) |
|---|---|
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Color | Grey |
| Network status | T-Mobile branded, unlocked |
| Released | 2012 |
| Operating system | Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with HTC Sense 4 as shipped |
| Display | 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED, 960 x 540 pixels |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8260A, dual-core 1.5 GHz |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM, 16 GB storage, no microSD slot |
| Rear camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, LED flash, 1080p video |
| Connectivity | 2G GSM, 3G UMTS/HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, micro-USB |
| Audio | Beats Audio tuning |
| Body | Aluminum unibody, 7.8 mm thick |
Condition: Factory Refurbished
Factory refurbished units have been reconditioned to close-to-new working order. They are not brand new and may show light signs of handling. TG tests and grades each unit before it ships. Tell your account manager whether you need units with the original box and accessories or handset-only packs; the mix varies by lot.
Network and compatibility
The One S is a 2G/3G GSM phone with no LTE and no VoLTE. All three US national carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile shut down its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, so it gets no voice or data service on any US carrier today. Realistic uses are export to markets where UMTS service is still live, collectors, film and TV props, and parts units; Wi-Fi still works. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table.
Resale fit
- Exporters supplying markets where 3G GSM service is still live and a slim Android handset sells at an entry price.
- Collectors and prop houses that want HTC's 2012 unibody design in a specific color.
- Repair shops that need complete One S donors for AMOLED panels, boards, and housings.
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.
