Description
Nokia 5230 3G Silver/red Xpressmusic MP3 Touchscreen, New, GSM unlocked
Here the Nokia 5230 3G Xpressmusic MP3 Touchscreen comes in Silver/red, brand new in the original Nokia retail box with battery, headset, and stylus, GSM unlocked. 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 reads from across a room.
The Nokia 5230 is a late-2009 Symbian S60 touchscreen phone sold in the US as the Nokia Nuron, built to put a 3.2-inch touchscreen, 3G data, GPS with free Ovi Maps navigation, and the Ovi Store on a feature-phone budget. It has a 2 MP camera with video, a microSD slot, stereo Bluetooth, an FM radio, a virtual QWERTY keyboard with handwriting recognition, and 4.5 hours of rated 3G talk time, and it shipped with a stylus in the box.
TG Wireless sells the 5230 new in box to exporters serving markets where UMTS service remains, to collectors of the XpressMusic and Symbian era, and to prop and display buyers who want a working touchscreen phone from 2009.
Key specifications
| Model | Nokia 5230 (2009), sold in the US as the Nokia Nuron |
|---|---|
| Color | Silver/red |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | Symbian S60 5th Edition |
| Display | 3.2-inch resistive touchscreen with tactile feedback and accelerometer auto-rotate |
| Camera | 2 MP with video recording |
| Navigation | Integrated GPS with Ovi Maps turn-by-turn voice guidance |
| Apps | Ovi Store preloaded; personal and corporate email |
| Expansion | microSD slot |
| Wireless | 3G UMTS, Bluetooth with stereo audio, FM radio |
| Battery life | Up to 4.5 hours 3G talk time, 7 hours on 2G (manufacturer rating) |
| In the box | Battery, battery door, manual, stereo headset, stylus, original Nokia 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 5230 is a 2G GSM and 3G UMTS phone with no LTE. US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile shut down 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so it cannot get voice or data 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, offline use as a GPS, music, and camera device, collectors, and film and TV props.
Resale fit
- Exporters supplying UMTS markets with a boxed Symbian touchscreen at a feature-phone price.
- Collector and vintage-tech shops stocking sealed late-Symbian Nokias in multiple colors.
- Film, TV, and photo prop houses that need a 2009 touchscreen phone that is not an iPhone.
- Offline and display buyers who use the GPS, FM radio, and music player 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.
