Description
Motorola ZN5 Carrier Returns, A Grade, GSM unlocked
Motorola MOTOZINE ZN5, graded A-stock from carrier returns that were tested on receipt, GSM unlocked, the 5-megapixel Kodak camera phone with Wi-Fi and the ModeShift lens cover. Collectors of camera phones are the main buyers for a lightly used ZN5, with prop houses and 2G exporters behind them; no US network registers it today.
The Motorola MOTOZINE ZN5 is the 2008 camera phone built with Kodak: a 5 MP camera with xenon flash, KODAK Imaging and PERFECT TOUCH processing, a sliding lens cover that switches the phone into camera mode with ModeShift, and direct upload of photos to the web. It carries Wi-Fi, a 2.4-inch display, a music player, Bluetooth, a microSD slot up to 4 GB, and quad-band 2G GSM with EDGE. It was sold unlocked and through T-Mobile USA.
TG Wireless sells the ZN5, graded A-stock from carrier returns and GSM unlocked, to collectors of camera phones and Kodak hardware, to prop departments, and to exporters serving markets where 2G GSM is still live. It has no US carrier service today.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola MOTOZINE ZN5 |
|---|---|
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Release | 2008 |
| Form factor | Candybar with sliding lens cover |
| Camera | 5 MP, xenon flash, KODAK Imaging and PERFECT TOUCH technology |
| Display | 2.4-inch |
| Connectivity | Quad-band 2G GSM with EDGE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Expansion | microSD up to 4 GB |
| Audio | Music player |
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 MOTOZINE ZN5 is a 2G GSM handset with no 3G, LTE, or VoLTE. US carriers shut down 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile retired 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so it gets no US voice or data service today. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses: export to live-GSM markets, collectors, film and TV props, parts, and display units. Wi-Fi still works for browsing and photo upload where the service is supported.
Resale fit
- Export lots for regions where 2G GSM service is still live and a simple tested handset sells at a low ticket.
- Collector and retro-tech shops that stock working Motorola feature phones from the 2000s.
- Film, TV, and theater prop departments that need period-correct handsets in a known color.
- Parts and display units for repair shops and store fixtures.
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.
