Description
Samsung Instinct HD M850 3G Wi-Fi 5MP Sprint, Factory Refurbished
Factory refurbished and reconditioned to close-to-new working order, this Samsung Instinct HD M850 is the 3G, Wi-Fi, 5MP touchscreen for Sprint; no color is stated. Collectors and prop houses that want the first HD-video phone from the Sprint lineup, with a clean screen and working camera, take this lot.
The Samsung Instinct HD, model SPH-M850, is the 2009 third-generation Instinct for Sprint and the first US phone to record 720p HD video: a 3.2-inch 480 x 800 touchscreen with haptic feedback, a 5 MP camera with flash, HDMI output through an adapter, Wi-Fi, the Opera Mobile 9.7 browser, GPS with Sprint Navigation, Sprint TV, stereo Bluetooth, and a microSD slot. It runs Samsung's proprietary touch platform rather than Android, on Sprint's CDMA EV-DO Rev. A network.
TG Wireless offers the M850 factory refurbished to collectors and prop houses that want a late-2000s Sprint flagship, and to display and parts buyers who need complete units.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung Instinct HD, SPH-M850 (2009), Sprint |
|---|---|
| Network status | Sprint |
| Display | 3.2-inch touchscreen, 480 x 800 pixels, haptic feedback |
| Camera | 5 MP with flash, 720p HD video recording |
| Video output | HDMI via adapter |
| Browser | Opera Mobile 9.7 full HTML |
| Connectivity | CDMA EV-DO Rev. A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth stereo, GPS |
| Memory | microSD slot |
| Platform | Samsung proprietary touch interface, not Android |
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 SPH-M850 is a CDMA-only 3G phone with no LTE and no GSM radio. Sprint's CDMA network closed in 2022 along with the other US 3G networks, so it gets no US carrier service today and has no GSM radio for export use; see the network status line in the table. Wi-Fi still works for the browser and media, and the HD camera and HDMI output function offline, which is the practical use for this model now.
Resale fit
- Collectors and prop houses that want the first HD-video phone sold in the US.
- Display and parts buyers who need complete Sprint-era units.
- Training and demonstration use on Wi-Fi.
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.
