Description
Samsung Galaxy Note 4G T879 16GB 5.3" HD Super AMOLED NFC Android 4, New, T-Mobile GSM unlocked
This is the Samsung Galaxy Note 4G T879 for T-Mobile, the original 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED stylus phone with Wi-Fi, NFC, an 8 MP HD video camera, 16 GB of storage, a dual-core 1.5 GHz processor, and Android 4, brand new and GSM unlocked. Its buyers are collectors and prop houses that want the first Galaxy Note boxed, since the HSPA+ radio gets no US service today.
The SGH-T879 is the T-Mobile version of the original Galaxy Note, the 2012 phone that started the stylus phablet category. It has a 5.3-inch 1280 x 800 HD Super AMOLED display, a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor with 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of storage with a microSD slot, an 8 MP camera with 1080p video, NFC, Wi-Fi, and the S Pen for handwriting, cropping, and annotating images, on Android with the Swype keyboard. Its cellular data is T-Mobile HSPA+ branded as 4G, not LTE.
TG Wireless sells the T879 brand new to collectors, prop houses, and exporters to markets where UMTS service is still live; it gets no US service today.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung Galaxy Note, SGH-T879, T-Mobile, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Network status | T-Mobile branded, GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | Android (shipped on 2.3 Gingerbread, upgradable) |
| Display | 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED, 1280 x 800 |
| Processor | 1.5 GHz dual-core with 1 GB RAM |
| Memory | 16 GB storage, microSD slot |
| Rear camera | 8 MP with 1080p HD video |
| Stylus | S Pen with handwriting input, image crop and annotation |
| Cellular | T-Mobile HSPA+ (marketed as 4G); 2G GSM; no LTE |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, micro-USB |
| Size and weight (as listed) | 0.38 inch thick, 6.28 ounces |
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 Galaxy Note T879 is a 2G GSM and 3G HSPA+ phone with no LTE; T-Mobile's "4G" label in the name refers to HSPA+. All three US national carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile closed 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so this phone gets no US cellular service 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, collectors, film and TV props, Wi-Fi-only use, and parts.
Resale fit
- Collectors and enthusiasts who want the original Galaxy Note new in T-Mobile trim.
- Film and TV prop houses that need a period-correct 2012 phablet.
- Export to markets where UMTS or GSM service is still live.
- Wi-Fi-only use, 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.
