Description
Nokia 500 Black/Red 3G Wi-Fi Touchscreen, New, GSM unlocked
The Black/red Nokia 500 pairs the black body with a red changeable cover, listed new in the original box and GSM unlocked, with 3G, WIFI, a 1ghz processor, and the 5-megapixel camera. Red is the visible option for display cases and online listings, so marketplace sellers and prop buyers pick this one when they want a Symbian phone that stands apart from black.
The Nokia 500 is a 2011 Symbian Anna touchscreen smartphone, Nokia's first with a 1 GHz processor, sold with 2 GB of internal memory, a 5-megapixel camera, 3G and Wi-Fi, Nokia Maps with free navigation, and two extra snap-on covers in the box so the owner could change the color. It is light at 93 grams, measures 111.3 x 53.8 x 14.1 mm, and is rated for up to 7 hours of talk time and 500 hours of standby.
TG Wireless sells the Nokia 500 new in box to exporters serving markets where UMTS service remains, to collector and vintage-tech shops that want late Symbian handsets in sealed condition, and to prop and display buyers.
Key specifications
| Model | Nokia 500 (2011) |
|---|---|
| Color | Black/red |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | Symbian Anna |
| Processor | 1 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB internal, microSD slot |
| Camera | 5-megapixel |
| Network technology | 3G UMTS with GSM fallback, Wi-Fi |
| Navigation | Nokia Maps built in |
| Battery life | Up to 7 hours talk, 500 hours standby, 35 hours music playback (manufacturer rating) |
| Size and weight | 111.3 x 53.8 x 14.1 mm, 93 g with battery |
| In the box | Battery, battery door, data cable, manual, stereo headset, two additional covers, original retail box |
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 Nokia 500 is a 2G GSM and 3G UMTS phone with Wi-Fi and no LTE. US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile shut down 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so it cannot get cellular service in the United States today. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are export to markets where UMTS or GSM service is still live, Wi-Fi-only use within the limits of Symbian Anna, collectors, and props.
Resale fit
- Exporters supplying UMTS markets with boxed touchscreen handsets at a basic-smartphone price.
- Collector and vintage-tech shops stocking sealed late-Symbian Nokias.
- Film, TV, and photo prop houses that want a 2011 touchscreen phone with changeable colored covers.
- Display and Wi-Fi-only buyers who use the handset for music, maps, and camera without service.
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.
