Description
Nokia 5220 XpressMusic Red, New, GSM unlocked
Offered as new, this Nokia 5220 Xpressmusic in Red is the 2008 Series 40 music phone with the asymmetric body and flashing media keys, GSM unlocked. New red units are the launch color in unused condition, which is what collector and retro-Nokia dealers want, and exporters take them for live-GSM markets where a boxed Nokia music phone still sells. Confirm packaging contents with your account manager.
The Nokia 5220 XpressMusic is a 2008 Series 40 music phone with a deliberately off-kilter design: an asymmetric body with a chin on one side, three dedicated media keys along the edge, and light bars that flash in time with the music. It has a 2-inch 240 x 320 screen, a 2 MP camera, a 3.5 mm jack, FM radio, stereo Bluetooth, a microSD slot and a player for MP3, AAC and WMA. It is a 2G GSM phone with no 3G, no LTE and no Wi-Fi.
TG Wireless sells the 5220 to collector and retro-Nokia dealers, to exporters serving markets where GSM 2G service is still live, and to prop houses that want a distinctive late-2000s handset in working order.
Key specifications
| Model | Nokia 5220 XpressMusic, Series 40 music phone (2008) |
|---|---|
| Color | Red |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Cellular | 2G GSM; no 3G, no LTE |
| Display | 2.0-inch TFT, 240 x 320 pixels |
| Camera | 2 MP |
| Audio | XpressMusic player (MP3, MP4, AAC, AAC+, WMA), dedicated media keys with flashing light bars, FM radio, 3.5 mm jack |
| Memory | microSD slot |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth with stereo (A2DP), USB; no Wi-Fi |
| Battery | BL-5CT, 860 mAh, removable |
| Colors offered | Red, Blue, Green, Pink |
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 5220 XpressMusic is a 2G GSM handset with no 3G or LTE, so it has no US service: all three US national carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile switched off 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, and a phone without LTE and VoLTE cannot register on a US network today. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. These units are GSM unlocked, so they work on live GSM networks abroad; otherwise they serve as collector, prop and offline music or radio devices.
Resale fit
- Collector and retro-Nokia shops, where the XpressMusic line and its flashing light bars are a recognizable late-2000s design.
- Export to Africa, South Asia and the Middle East, where GSM 2G service remains live and a music phone with a 3.5 mm jack still sells.
- Film, TV and theater prop houses needing a period-correct 2008 handset in a bright color.
- 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.
