Description
Nokia 5228 XpressMusic Black MP3 Touchscreen, New, GSM unlocked
New Nokia 5228 units in black, GSM unlocked, with the 3.2-inch touchscreen, MP3 player, and 3.5 mm jack that made it a budget XpressMusic favorite. Collector and retro-tech shops take it as a clean early Symbian touch phone, and exporters place it in markets where 2G GSM service still runs and a sealed Nokia carries name recognition.
The Nokia 5228 is the 2010 entry version of Nokia's 5230 touchscreen line: a 3.2-inch resistive touchscreen at 640 x 360 pixels running Symbian S60 5th edition, a 2 MP camera with video capture, a music player with a 3.5 mm jack and FM radio, Bluetooth, and a microSD slot. Unlike the 5230, it is a GSM/EDGE handset without 3G. It sold in large numbers as a low-cost touchscreen phone with Ovi Store access. TG Wireless supplies it to exporters, collector shops, and prop departments that need a working early touchscreen Nokia in black.
Key specifications
| Model | Nokia 5228 |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Platform | Symbian S60 5th edition |
| Display | 3.2-inch resistive touchscreen, 640 x 360 pixels, with accelerometer auto-rotate |
| Camera | 2 MP with video capture |
| Music | Multi-format music player, FM radio, 3.5 mm jack |
| Memory | microSD expansion |
| Input | On-screen virtual QWERTY and handwriting recognition |
| Connectivity | Quad-band GSM with EDGE data, Bluetooth, micro-USB |
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 5228 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 service today. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are export to markets with live GSM service, collectors, props, parts, and display units. It is the non-3G sibling of the 5230; do not expect UMTS data from it.
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 Nokia phones from the 2000s.
- Film, TV, and theater prop departments that need period-correct handsets.
- 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.
