Description
Motorola Droid A855, A Grade (A-Stock), Verizon / Page Plus CDMA
Motorola Droid A855 3G Wi-Fi HD Android with QWERTY keyboard, touchscreen, and 5-megapixel camera, built for Verizon and Page PLUS, graded A Grade (A-Stock): units that came back through a carrier channel, tested and graded by TG, with very minor marks at most. Collectors who want a clean original DROID and prop departments that need a presentable unit are the buyers for this lot.
The Motorola DROID A855 launched on Verizon in November 2009 as the first Android 2.0 phone and the device that made Android a mass-market name in the US. It pairs a 3.7-inch 854 x 480 touchscreen with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard in one of the thinnest slider bodies of its time, a 5 MP camera with flash and DVD-quality video, Wi-Fi, and GPS with the first release of Google Maps Navigation, on a CDMA EV-DO radio.
TG Wireless sells the original DROID to collectors and prop departments that want the 2009 Verizon flagship, and to repair shops that need donor keyboards, screens, and batteries.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola DROID, A855, Verizon Wireless |
|---|---|
| Network status | Verizon / Page Plus CDMA |
| Year | 2009 |
| Operating system | Android 2.0 Eclair as shipped, updatable to Android 2.2 |
| Display | 3.7-inch touchscreen, 854 x 480 pixels |
| Keyboard | Slide-out full QWERTY |
| Processor | TI OMAP 3430, 550 MHz |
| Memory | 256 MB RAM, 512 MB internal, 16 GB microSD card as sold |
| Rear camera | 5 MP with dual LED flash |
| Connectivity | CDMA 1x/EV-DO Rev. A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS |
Condition: A Grade
A Grade (A-Stock) units are lightly used, fully tested, and working, and may show very minor nicks or scratches. Units are supplied as graded; ask your account manager about packaging (original box, accessories, or handset only) when you request a quote.
Network and compatibility
The DROID A855 is a CDMA handset built for Verizon's 1x and EV-DO network, with no GSM radio, no LTE, and no VoLTE. Verizon retired CDMA at the end of 2022 and US 3G is gone on every carrier, so the phone cannot be activated on any US network today, and the CDMA-only radio rules out most export use. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are collectors, props, parts, display units, and Wi-Fi or offline use where supported.
Resale fit
- Collectors and retro-tech sellers who stock working carrier handsets from the period.
- Film, TV, and theater prop departments that need a period-correct carrier phone.
- Repair shops and parts dealers that need donor housings, boards, and keypads.
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.
