Description
Nokia 5230 White 3G Touchscreen, New, GSM unlocked
White is the lighter finish of the Nokia 5230 3G touchscreen, offered here new and GSM unlocked with GPS and the full Symbian S60 feature set. Export dealers serving markets with live UMTS service take it as a sealed, low-ticket smartphone, and prop departments use the white version where a period phone needs to read clearly on camera.
Nokia's 5230, released in late 2009, is the 3G version of its low-cost Symbian touchscreen: a 3.2-inch resistive display at 640 x 360 pixels, S60 5th edition, integrated GPS with Ovi Maps navigation, a 2 MP camera, a music player with FM radio and 3.5 mm jack, Bluetooth, and microSD expansion to 16 GB. The removable BL-5J battery gives about 4.5 hours of 3G talk time per the listing. It became one of Nokia's best-selling smartphones worldwide. TG Wireless supplies the white version to exporters, collectors, and prop buyers who need a tested, recognizable touchscreen Nokia.
Key specifications
| Model | Nokia 5230 |
|---|---|
| Color | White |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Platform | Symbian S60 5th edition |
| Display | 3.2-inch resistive touchscreen, 640 x 360 pixels, accelerometer auto-rotate |
| Camera | 2 MP with video capture |
| Navigation | Integrated GPS with Ovi Maps |
| Music | Multi-format music player, FM radio, 3.5 mm jack |
| Memory | microSD up to 16 GB |
| Battery | Removable; up to 4.5 hours 3G talk, 7 hours on 2G per the listing |
| Connectivity | Quad-band GSM with EDGE, 3G UMTS, 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 5230 is a GSM/UMTS phone with 3G data and no LTE or VoLTE. US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile ended 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so it no longer registers on a US network. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Buyers move it to export markets where GSM or UMTS is still live, to collectors and prop houses, to parts dealers, and to Wi-Fi-only use where supported. The 3G band set is not stated.
Resale fit
- Export to markets where GSM or UMTS service is still live and a Symbian-era phone sells at a low ticket.
- Collector and retro-tech shops that stock working Nokia handsets from the late 2000s and early 2010s.
- Film, TV, and theater prop departments that need period-correct phones.
- 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.
