Description
Nokia 5200 Red 900/1800, A Grade (carrier returns), GSM unlocked
Red Nokia 5200 handsets, GSM 900/1800 and unlocked, supplied as carrier returns graded A-stock: units that came back through a carrier channel, tested and graded by TG with very minor wear at most. The red-and-white finish is the second most asked-for 5200 color, and A Grade carrier returns give exporters and retro-phone sellers a working, presentable unit at a used-grade price.
The Nokia 5200 is a 2006 slider feature phone aimed at music listeners: a dedicated music key on the side, a built-in player and FM radio, a 1.8-inch 128 x 160 color screen, a VGA camera and a microSD slot, in a two-tone plastic body sold in blue, red and black schemes. Reviews of the time reported about 3 hours of talk time and around 11 days of standby. It is a 2G GSM phone with no 3G, LTE or Wi-Fi.
TG Wireless sells the 5200 to exporters serving markets where 2G GSM is still live, to collector and retro-Nokia dealers, to prop houses and to parts buyers; the listings here are 900/1800 MHz units.
Key specifications
| Model | Nokia 5200, slider feature phone (2006) |
|---|---|
| Color | Red |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Cellular | 2G GSM, listed as 900/1800 MHz; no 3G, no LTE |
| Display | 1.8-inch, 128 x 160 pixels, color |
| Camera | VGA |
| Audio | Music player with dedicated side music key, FM radio |
| Memory | microSD slot |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth; no Wi-Fi |
| Battery life (as reviewed) | About 3 hours talk, around 11 days standby |
| Colors offered | Blue and white, red and white, all black |
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 Nokia 5200 is a 2G GSM phone on the 900 and 1800 MHz bands as listed, the European and Asian pair, with no 850/1900 MHz, no 3G and no LTE. It has no US service of any kind: all US carriers retired 3G in 2022, T-Mobile ended 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, and nothing without LTE and VoLTE registers on a US network today. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. These units are GSM unlocked for live GSM networks abroad; otherwise they serve as collector, prop and offline music or radio devices.
Resale fit
- Export to Africa, South Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe, where GSM 900/1800 2G service remains live.
- Collector and retro-Nokia shops, where colorful mid-2000s sliders sell as nostalgia pieces.
- Film, TV and theater prop houses needing period-correct 2006 handsets.
- Parts and display stock for Nokia feature-phone repairers.
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.
