Description
Motorola W490 / W510 Black, Factory Refurbished, GSM unlocked
Black Motorola W490 / W510 flip phones, factory refurbished and GSM unlocked. Black is the color that fits any export order or any period set without a conversation, and factory refurbished means units reconditioned to close-to-new working order, each tested and graded by TG, which is what collector shops want when they photograph a listing.
Motorola sold one slim clamshell under two numbers: the W490 for T-Mobile and the W510 for other carriers. Both share the same 2007 feature set, a 1.9-inch 262K-color display, a 1.3 MP camera with video, Bluetooth with stereo audio, a microSD slot, and quad-band GSM with EDGE data. There is no 3G or LTE radio, which puts the phone outside US activation today and into export, prop, and collector channels.
TG Wireless lists this series by color so buyers can order a matched lot. Dealers who supply GSM markets abroad, set decorators who need several identical flips, and shops that sell tested vintage Motorola handsets are the usual accounts for it.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola W490 / W510 (one handset, two carrier model numbers), 2007 |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Clamshell flip, 0.69 inches thin, 3.8 oz |
| Display | 1.9-inch LCD, 262K colors, 176 x 220 pixels |
| Camera | 1.3 MP with 8x digital zoom and video capture |
| Memory | 5 MB internal, microSD expansion up to 2 GB |
| Cellular | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 with GPRS and EDGE data (2G only) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 1.1 (headset, hands-free, A2DP stereo), USB mass storage |
| Battery | 800 mAh lithium-ion, rated up to 7.5 hours talk and 14 days standby |
| Phonebook | Up to 1,000 entries plus 250 on the SIM |
| Extras | MP3 and AAC music player, speakerphone, Java 2.0, CrystalTalk noise reduction |
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
Every W490 / W510 is a quad-band 2G GSM phone with GPRS and EDGE data only. US 3G shut down in 2022 and T-Mobile closed its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, so there is no US carrier that will give this handset service; see the network status line in the table for how this listing is locked. Where GSM 850/900/1800/1900 voice is still on air outside the US, an unlocked unit registers with a standard SIM. Otherwise the uses are collectors, props, and parts.
Resale fit
- Export lots for distributors in markets that still operate GSM voice networks and sell basic flip phones.
- Prop and set-dressing orders where several identical mid-2000s flips in one color are needed.
- Collector and retro-phone storefronts that list tested Motorola clamshells by color.
- Parts stock for W490 and W510 repairs: hinges, housings, displays, 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.
