Description
Motorola Charm MB502 Cabernet 3G Wi-Fi Touchscreen Qwery Keyboard Android T-Mobile, Factory Refurbished, GSM unlocked
Factory refurbished Motorola Charm MB502 in Cabernet, the T-Mobile 3G WI-FI Touchscreen Android with a fixed QWERTY Keyboard, GSM Unlocked and reconditioned to close-to-new working order. The red Cabernet finish is the one collectors and prop buyers want over bronze, and the unlocked radio lets exporters place it on any live GSM or AWS 3G network.
The Motorola Charm, model MB502, is T-Mobile's August 2010 pocket Android: a squat candybar with a 2.8-inch touchscreen above a fixed full QWERTY keyboard, Android 2.1 with MOTOBLUR social syncing, the BACKTRACK touchpad on the back of the phone for scrolling without covering the screen, a 3 MP camera, 3G HSPA+ data, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, GPS, Adobe Flash Lite, microSD to 32 GB with a 2 GB card included, and up to 9 hours of talk time with the included extended battery. It sold in bronze and the Cabernet red of this listing.
TG Wireless offers the Charm factory refurbished to collectors of unusual Android form factors, prop houses, and export dealers in markets with live GSM or UMTS service.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola Charm, MB502, T-Mobile (2010) |
|---|---|
| Color | Cabernet |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | Android 2.1 with MOTOBLUR |
| Display | 2.8-inch touchscreen with pinch and zoom |
| Keyboard | Fixed full QWERTY plus rear BACKTRACK touchpad |
| Camera | 3 MP with video capture |
| Connectivity | GSM and UMTS/HSPA+ (T-Mobile bands), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth with A2DP, GPS |
| Memory | microSD up to 32 GB, 2 GB card included per source |
| Software | Adobe Flash Lite, Google apps, Exchange and Gmail sync, Visual Voicemail |
| Battery life | Up to 9 hours talk time with extended battery (manufacturer rating) |
Condition: Factory Refurbished
Factory refurbished units have been reconditioned to close-to-new working order. They are not brand new and may show light signs of handling. TG tests and grades each unit before it ships. Tell your account manager whether you need units with the original box and accessories or handset-only packs; the mix varies by lot.
Network and compatibility
The Charm MB502 is a 2G GSM and 3G UMTS/HSPA+ phone with no LTE. All US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile retired its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, so it gets no US cellular service today; see the network status line in the table for the lock state of this lot. GSM unlocked units register on live GSM networks abroad and on UMTS where T-Mobile's AWS band is used, and the Wi-Fi radio runs it without a SIM.
Resale fit
- Collectors of unusual Android form factors, where the Charm's BACKTRACK pad and square body make it a conversation piece.
- Film and TV prop houses that want a distinctive 2010 keyboard phone in red.
- Export dealers in markets with live GSM or AWS-band UMTS service.
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.
