Description
Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Black Red Stainless Steel, Factory Refurbished, GSM unlocked
Factory refurbished Nokia 5530 XpressMusic in the black and red stainless steel trim, GSM unlocked and reconditioned to working order with the 2.9-inch touchscreen and Wi-Fi intact. Collector shops take it as the small, steel-framed XpressMusic touch phone, and exporters serving 2G markets use the Wi-Fi radio as a selling point where cellular data is thin.
Nokia's 5530 XpressMusic, released in 2009, is the compact touchscreen member of the XpressMusic family: a 2.9-inch tempered-glass resistive display at 640 x 360 pixels, a stainless steel body, Symbian S60 5th edition, a 3.2 MP camera with LED flash and video, Wi-Fi, quad-band GSM with EDGE data, Bluetooth stereo, up to 27 hours of music playback, and a 4 GB microSD card in the box with expansion to 16 GB. It has no 3G radio. TG Wireless supplies factory refurbished units in the black and red trim to collectors, prop buyers, and exporters.
Key specifications
| Model | Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (2009) |
|---|---|
| Color | Black Red |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Platform | Symbian S60 5th edition |
| Display | 2.9-inch resistive touchscreen, 640 x 360 pixels, tempered glass |
| Body | Stainless steel frame |
| Camera | 3.2 MP with LED flash and video capture |
| Music | Dedicated playback controls, built-in stereo speakers, up to 27 hours playback |
| Memory | microSD up to 16 GB, 4 GB card included per the listing |
| Connectivity | Quad-band GSM with EDGE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, micro-USB; no 3G |
| Battery | About 5 hours talk time per the listing |
Condition: Factory Refurbished
Factory refurbished units have been reconditioned to close-to-new working order. They are not brand new and may show light signs of handling. TG tests and grades each unit before it ships. Tell your account manager whether you need units with the original box and accessories or handset-only packs; the mix varies by lot.
Network and compatibility
The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic 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. Wi-Fi works independently of the cellular radio, so the phone can still browse and play media on a wireless network.
Resale fit
- Export to markets where 2G GSM service is still live and a Wi-Fi capable Symbian touch phone sells at a low ticket.
- Collector and retro-tech shops that stock working XpressMusic handsets.
- Film, TV, and theater prop departments that need a period-correct touchscreen Nokia.
- Wi-Fi only media players, display units, and parts for repair shops.
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.
