Description
HTC Snap S523 3G Wi-Fi 2-megapixel QWERTY Keyboard Windows Mobile 6.5, New, GSM unlocked
Brand-new HTC Snap S523 3G WI-FI 2-megapixel Touchscreen Qwerty Keyboard Windows Phone 6.5 GSM Unlocked as listed; note the S523 uses a non-touch 2.4-inch display and trackball. The 850/2100 MHz 3G band set suits exporters to the Americas and Europe where UMTS remains, and collector shops take sealed units.
The HTC Snap S523 is the Windows Mobile 6.5 version of the Snap QWERTY bar, with 3G on 850 and 2100 MHz, Wi-Fi, integrated GPS, a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, and the same 2.4-inch landscape display, trackball, and full keyboard as the S520. It targets the same email-heavy user: Outlook sync, push mail, and messaging in a slim non-touch candybar.
It is a 3G GSM phone with no LTE and no US service in 2026. TG Wireless sells new, GSM-unlocked S523 units to collector and enthusiast shops, prop houses, and exporters to markets where 850 or 2100 MHz UMTS service remains.
Key specifications
| Model | HTC Snap S523, 3G 850/2100 MHz, released 2009 |
|---|---|
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard |
| Display | 2.4-inch QVGA, non-touch, landscape |
| Keyboard | Full QWERTY bar |
| Camera | 2-megapixel camera/camcorder |
| Navigation | Integrated GPS for Telenav, Google Maps, Live Search |
| Connectivity | 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Software | Outlook Mobile sync, personal and business email, instant messaging |
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 Snap S523 is a 2G GSM and 3G UMTS phone on 850 and 2100 MHz with no LTE and no VoLTE. US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile shut down 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so this phone will not get voice or data service on any US network. Realistic uses are export to markets where 850 or 2100 MHz UMTS service is still live, collector and enthusiast sales, film and TV props, display units, and Wi-Fi-only use. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table.
Resale fit
- Collector and enthusiast shops stocking Windows Mobile Standard QWERTY bars.
- Exporters serving markets where GSM and UMTS networks are still live.
- Prop houses needing 2009-era business phones.
- Parts and display-unit buyers.
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.
