Description
Nokia 5200 slider, GSM 850/1800/1900, new, unlocked
This listing is the Nokia 5200, the 2006 Series 40 music slider, in the tri-band version that includes the 850 MHz GSM band, supplied new in the original retail box and unlocked. The current listing describes red units. The 5200 is a spring-assisted slider with a dedicated FM radio key, a VGA camera, a microSD slot, Bluetooth and infrared, and EDGE data on a 2G radio. TG Wireless supplies it to exporters serving markets where GSM 850 or 1900 service is still live, to collector shops, and to buyers who need period-correct working handsets for props and display.
Key specifications
| Model | Nokia 5200, tri-band version with 850 MHz |
|---|---|
| Form factor | Slider with spring-assisted opening, changeable Xpress-on style covers |
| Platform | Nokia Series 40 |
| Display | 1.8-inch, 262,144 colors, 128 x 160 pixels |
| Camera | VGA with 4x digital zoom, dedicated camera key, side volume keys double as zoom; landscape video recording and playback |
| Music and radio | Music player for MP3, AAC, AAC+, enhanced AAC+, and SP-MIDI; stereo FM radio with dedicated key; Visual Radio |
| Memory | Hot-swap microSD slot; about 5 MB internal user memory |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, infrared, USB data cable; EDGE (EGPRS) data; instant messaging with presence |
| Cellular | GSM 850/1800/1900 MHz; no 3G, no LTE |
| Tools | Alarm clock, reminders, stopwatch, countdown timer, calculator, calendar, notes |
| Color | Red, per the current listing |
| In the box | Handset, battery, charger, user manual, data cable, software CD, stereo headset, original retail box; supplied in master cartons |
Condition: new
New units in the original Nokia retail box with the accessories listed above: battery, charger, data cable, software CD, stereo headset, and manual, shipped in wholesale master cartons. Nothing has been refurbished or reconditioned. This is long-stored stock of a 2006 model, so ask your account manager about box and battery condition before quoting collector buyers.
Network and compatibility
The Nokia 5200 is a 2G GSM phone with EDGE data and no 3G or LTE radio. It will not get service on any US carrier: all three national carriers retired 3G in 2022, and T-Mobile retired its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026. The unit is unlocked for any GSM carrier abroad that still runs 2G on 850, 1800, or 1900 MHz. Because this version carries 850 rather than 900 MHz, it suits the Americas and other markets that run GSM on 850 and 1900; in countries where 2G runs only on 900 and 1800, it connects on 1800 alone.
Resale fit
- Export to markets in the Americas that still run GSM on 850 or 1900 MHz, where a new-in-box Nokia basic phone with a music player still sells.
- Collector and nostalgia retail: the 5200 is one of the most searched Nokia models of its era, and new boxed units are scarce.
- Film, TV, and photo props that need a working mid-2000s slider with an authentic Nokia interface.
- Offline use and parts: FM radio and MP3 player without a SIM, or batteries and covers for existing 5200 owners.
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.
