Description
Motorola Charm MB502 3G Wi-Fi Touchscreen QWERTY Keyboard Google Android, New, GSM unlocked
New Motorola Charm MB502, the 3G Wi-Fi touchscreen Android with a QWERTY keyboard (listed as Qwery) and Google services, GSM unlocked in T-Mobile specification; the listing does not state the color, so confirm it with your account manager. Sealed Charm units go to early-Android collectors and productions rather than to activation dealers, since its networks are retired.
The Motorola Charm, model MB502, is a 2010 T-Mobile Android phone in a squat candy-bar shape: a 2.8-inch touchscreen above a full QWERTY keyboard, Android 2.1 with Motorola's MOTOBLUR social-feed overlay, a BACKTRACK touchpad on the rear panel for scrolling without covering the screen, a 3 MP camera, Wi-Fi, and 3G on T-Mobile's 1700/2100 MHz AWS band with quad-band GSM underneath. Sold in bronze and cabernet finishes, it was one of the few Android phones built around a BlackBerry-style keyboard.
Collectors of early Android hardware, prop houses, and exporters buy the Charm from TG Wireless because new-condition MB502 units are rare and the model number draws steady search interest.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola Charm, MB502 (T-Mobile specification) |
|---|---|
| Network status | GSM unlocked, T-Mobile specification |
| Released | 2010 |
| Operating system | Android 2.1 with MOTOBLUR |
| Display | 2.8-inch capacitive touchscreen with pinch-to-zoom |
| Keyboard | Full QWERTY (listed as Qwery) plus BACKTRACK rear navigation touchpad |
| Camera | 3 MP |
| Cellular | Quad-band GSM/EDGE; UMTS/HSDPA 1700/2100 (T-Mobile AWS); no LTE |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth, GPS, micro-USB, 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Memory | microSD slot |
| Software | Adobe Flash Lite, Moto Phone Portal, Android Market as shipped (no longer supported) |
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 Charm MB502 is a 2G GSM and 3G UMTS (AWS 1700/2100) phone with no LTE radio, so it gets no voice or data service on any US carrier: AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile closed its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026. See the network status line in the table for the lock state. Realistic uses are export to markets where GSM or UMTS service is still live, collectors and enthusiasts, film and TV props, parts and display units, and Wi-Fi use within the limits of Android 2.1 and the discontinued MOTOBLUR service.
Resale fit
- Collectors and museums of early Android and keyboard-phone hardware.
- Film, TV, and photo productions needing a correct 2010 T-Mobile Android handset.
- Export to markets where GSM voice service remains live, noting the AWS-only 3G band.
- Parts and display stock for MB502 keyboards, screens, and batteries.
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.
