Description
LG Xenon GR501 Purple Qwerty Touchscreen 3G, New, GSM unlocked
This is the Purple LG Xenon GR501, new, GSM unlocked, a 2.8-inch touchscreen QWERTY slider with 3G, GPS, and a 2 MP camera. Purple is the finish searchers ask for by name and the one collectors of colorful late-2000s messaging phones want; it also suits prop buyers and exporters to GSM or UMTS markets, not US activation.
The LG Xenon GR501 is the 2009 quick-messaging slider sold in the US as the AT&T GR500: a 2.8-inch 240 x 400 touchscreen with haptic feedback and an accelerometer over a side-sliding four-row QWERTY keyboard, LG's Flash user interface, a 2 MP camera with video, GPS for turn-by-turn navigation, Bluetooth with stereo audio, a microSD slot up to 16 GB, mobile email and instant messaging, and 3G HSDPA 850/1900 on quad-band GSM. It came in bright colors and is rated for up to 4 hours of talk time.
Collector shops, prop buyers, and exporters take the Xenon from TG Wireless; its 2G/3G radio has no live US network.
Key specifications
| Model | LG Xenon GR501 (AT&T GR500 equivalent), 2009 |
|---|---|
| Color | Purple |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Side slider with four-row QWERTY keyboard |
| Display | 2.8-inch touchscreen, 240 x 400 pixels, 262K colors, haptic feedback, accelerometer |
| Camera | 2 MP with video recording |
| Navigation | GPS with turn-by-turn navigation support |
| Memory | microSD up to 16 GB |
| Connectivity | Quad-band GSM/EDGE, 3G HSDPA 850/1900, Bluetooth with A2DP |
| Battery | Up to 4 hours talk time |
| Colors offered | Black, Purple |
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 Xenon is a 2G GSM and 3G HSDPA phone with no LTE. US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile shut down its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, so this phone gets no US cellular service. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are export to markets in the Americas where GSM or UMTS 850/1900 networks still run, collector and retro-phone resale, and props.
Resale fit
- Collector and retro-phone shops stocking colorful late-2000s messaging sliders.
- Export to GSM and UMTS 850/1900 markets in the Americas.
- Film, TV, and display props.
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.
