Description
Samsung Galaxy Nexus I515 32GB 4.65" HD Android 4, Carrier Returns, Verizon
This lot is the Samsung Galaxy Nexus I515, the Verizon 3G / 4G LTE model with Wi-Fi, NFC, a 5 MP HD video camera, 32 GB of storage, a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, and a 4.65-inch HD touchscreen running Android 4, supplied as carrier returns under SKU SAMSUNG-GALAXY-NEXUS-I515-CR. Collectors, Android developers, and prop buyers are the realistic customers, since the phone has no US cellular service today.
The Galaxy Nexus I515 is the Verizon version of Google's 2011 Nexus phone, the first handset to ship Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It has a 4.65-inch 720p HD Super AMOLED Contour Display with curved glass, a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor with 1 GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage, a 5 MP zero-shutter-lag camera with 1080p video, a 1.3 MP front camera, NFC with Android Beam, Wi-Fi N, Bluetooth 3.0, mobile hotspot, and Face Unlock, on Verizon's CDMA and 4G LTE network.
TG Wireless sells the I515 as carrier-return stock to collectors, Android developers who want a stock-Google reference device, prop houses, and Wi-Fi-only buyers; it is not a service phone in the United States today.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung Galaxy Nexus, SCH-I515, Verizon Wireless, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Network status | Verizon |
| Operating system | Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich as shipped |
| Display | 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED Contour Display, 1280 x 720, curved glass |
| Processor | 1.2 GHz dual-core |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, no memory card slot |
| Rear camera | 5 MP with autofocus, zero shutter lag, LED flash, 1080p video |
| Front camera | 1.3 MP |
| Cellular | Verizon CDMA/EV-DO with 4G LTE; no VoLTE |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, NFC with Android Beam, mobile hotspot, micro-USB |
| Security | Face Unlock |
| Battery life (as listed) | Up to 12 hours talk time |
Condition: Carrier Returns
Carrier return units come back through a carrier channel and are tested and graded by TG on receipt. Expect a mix of open-box and lightly handled units; cosmetics and packaging are confirmed per lot by your account manager.
Network and compatibility
The Galaxy Nexus I515 is a Verizon CDMA phone with 4G LTE for data but no VoLTE for calls. Verizon retired its CDMA network on December 31, 2022, and an LTE phone without VoLTE cannot place or receive calls on any US carrier, so this handset gets no US cellular service today. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are Wi-Fi-only operation, Android development and testing, Nexus collectors, film and TV props, and parts.
Resale fit
- Collectors and enthusiasts who want the first Ice Cream Sandwich phone in Verizon trim.
- Android developers and QA labs that keep stock-Google reference hardware for legacy testing.
- Film and TV prop houses that need period-correct 2011 smartphones.
- Wi-Fi-only use, display units, and parts for repair shops servicing Galaxy Nexus devices.
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.
