Description
Motorola Backflip MB300, Carrier Returns, AT&T variant, GSM unlocked
This Motorola Backflip MB300 is sold as Carrier Returns and GSM unlocked, the AT&T Android with a 3G radio, Wi-Fi, 5 MP camera, QWERTY keyboard, and rear Backtrack panel. Carrier-return lots are tested and graded by TG on receipt and suit prop houses and parts dealers who need working keyboards and hinges. The SKU carries the -CR suffix.
The Motorola Backflip MB300 was AT&T's first Android phone, released in 2010 with a reverse-flip design that folds the QWERTY keyboard behind the 3.1-inch touchscreen and puts a Backtrack touch panel on the rear for navigation. It runs Android with Motorola's MOTOBLUR social overlay, has a 5 MP camera and camcorder, Wi-Fi, GPS with AT&T Navigator, Bluetooth with stereo streaming, a full HTML browser, 7.2 Mbps HSPA data, a 2 GB microSD card installed with support up to 16 GB, and up to 6 hours of talk time.
Dealers buy the Backflip from TG Wireless as a graded early Android oddity for collector shops, prop houses, and export; it is a 3G phone with no place on US networks today.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola Backflip MB300 (AT&T) |
|---|---|
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Release | 2010 |
| Operating system | Android with MOTOBLUR |
| Form factor | Reverse-flip QWERTY with rear Backtrack touch panel and tabletop mode |
| Display | 3.1-inch touchscreen |
| Camera | 5 MP with camcorder |
| Connectivity | 3G HSPA 7.2 Mbps, GSM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth with stereo streaming, GPS |
| Memory | 2 GB microSD included, supports cards up to 16 GB |
| Battery | Rated up to 6 hours talk time |
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
The Backflip MB300 is a 2G and 3G GSM phone with no LTE. US 3G UMTS networks were retired in 2022 and T-Mobile shut down 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so there is no US carrier that can serve it for calls or data. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are export to markets where GSM or UMTS service is still live, collector shops that stock early Android hardware, film and TV props, Wi-Fi-only use, and parts.
Resale fit
- Collector and enthusiast shops stocking AT&T's first Android phone and its unusual reverse-flip design.
- Film, TV, and photo prop buyers who need a period-correct 2010 QWERTY Android.
- Export to markets where GSM or UMTS service is still live.
- Parts dealers sourcing keyboards, hinges, and Backtrack panels for the MB300.
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.
