Description
Motorola Flipout MB511 Orange 3G Wi-Fi Touchscreen Qwery (QWERTY) Keyboard Google Android, New, GSM unlocked
Orange Motorola Flipout MB511, new, GSM unlocked: the 3G Android phone whose touchscreen swings aside to reveal a five-row QWERTY keyboard. Orange is the loudest of the Flipout colors and the one prop stylists and retro-tech shops ask for when they want the phone to read on camera or in a display case. Not usable on US networks today.
The Motorola Flipout MB511 is a 2010 Android phone built as a 67 mm square: the 2.8-inch touchscreen pivots to reveal a five-row QWERTY keyboard with a separate number row. It runs Android 2.1 with Motorola's MOTOBLUR social layer, has a 3 MP camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth and a microSD slot, and ships with swappable colored battery doors. Cellular is quad-band GSM with 3G HSDPA only; there is no LTE.
TG Wireless sells the Flipout to collector and design-object shops, prop houses that need a recognizable 2010 smartphone, and exporters serving markets where GSM and UMTS service is still live. It is not a US activation phone.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola Flipout MB511, square pivot-keyboard Android phone (2010) |
|---|---|
| Color | Orange |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | Android 2.1 Eclair with MOTOBLUR; Android Market, Gmail, Google Maps |
| Form factor | Square body, touchscreen pivots to expose a five-row QWERTY keyboard with number row |
| Display | 2.8-inch TFT touchscreen, 320 x 240 pixels, multi-touch |
| Camera | 3 MP fixed focus |
| Memory | microSD slot for expansion |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth, GPS, micro-USB, 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Cellular | Quad-band GSM/EDGE with 3G HSDPA; no LTE |
| Extras | Interchangeable colored battery doors included; Battery Manager and Data Manager |
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 Flipout MB511 is a 2G GSM and 3G UMTS phone with no LTE. All three US national carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile closed its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, so this handset cannot get voice or data service on a US carrier today. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are export to live GSM or UMTS markets, collector and prop sales, and Wi-Fi-only use of the apps, camera and music player. The 3G band pair is not stated; confirm band fit for the destination market.
Resale fit
- Collector, retro-tech and design-object shops, where the square pivoting form factor is the draw.
- Film, TV and theater prop houses that need period-correct 2010 Android handsets in multiple colors.
- Export to markets where GSM 2G and UMTS 3G service remain live, after a band check.
- Display units, demo pieces and parts for shops that still service early Motorola Android phones.
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.
