Description
Huawei Ideos U8160 Purple 3G Wi-Fi Android Touchscreen, New, GSM unlocked
Purple is the finish on this new, GSM unlocked Huawei Ideos U8160, a 3G Wi-Fi Android touchscreen that Vodafone positioned as a fashion smartphone for first-time buyers. Prop houses and collectors who want the color Vodafone featured in its launch campaign take singles, and exporters add it to mixed-color lots for UMTS markets.
The Huawei U8160 is the 2011 entry-level Android that Vodafone sold in Europe as the 858 Smart: a 2.8-inch capacitive touchscreen, a Qualcomm MSM7225 chip, a 2 MP camera with zoom, 3G HSDPA data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, running Android 2.2 Froyo with the Android Market and Google apps of the period. Vodafone marketed it in a range of colors and cover designs, which is why these listings come in black, purple, and white.
TG Wireless offers new, GSM unlocked units to exporters serving UMTS markets, to collectors of early Android phones, to prop houses, and to parts and display buyers.
Key specifications
| Model | Huawei IDEOS U8160, sold by Vodafone as the 858 Smart |
|---|---|
| Color | Purple |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Released | 2011 |
| Operating system | Android 2.2 Froyo |
| Display | 2.8-inch capacitive touchscreen |
| Chip | Qualcomm MSM7225 |
| Camera | 2 MP with digital zoom |
| Connectivity | 3G HSDPA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
This is a 2G/3G handset 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 GSM and UMTS service is still live, Wi-Fi-only use, collectors, film and TV props, and parts or display stock. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table.
Resale fit
- Exporters serving European, African, and Latin American markets where GSM and UMTS service is still live.
- Collectors and prop houses that want a Vodafone-era entry Android in new condition.
- Parts and display buyers who need complete U8160 units.
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.
