Description
Samsung S5230 Black-gold Special Edition 3mp Touchscreen, New, GSM unlocked
New Samsung S5230 Black-gold Special Edition, the 3mp (3.2 MP) touchscreen Star in its limited two-tone finish, GSM unlocked and boxed. The special-edition color is the reason to buy this one: collectors and marketplace sellers of boxed feature phones take it, and exporters can still place a sealed Star in live-2G markets.
The Samsung GT-S5230, sold as the Star, Tocco Lite and Avila depending on the market, was one of the best-selling touchscreen feature phones of 2009, with a 3.0-inch WQVGA display, TouchWiz widgets, a 3.2-megapixel camera, a multi-format music player and FM radio. It is a quad-band 2G GSM phone without 3G or Wi-Fi, which kept the price low. The black and gold Special Edition finish was a limited color run.
TG Wireless sells the S5230 to exporters supplying markets with live 2G GSM networks, where the Star name still carries weight at prepaid counters, and to collectors who want the special-edition finish boxed.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung GT-S5230 Star / Tocco Lite, Black-Gold Special Edition |
|---|---|
| Color | Black-gold |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | Samsung proprietary with TouchWiz widgets |
| Display | 3.0-inch touchscreen LCD |
| Camera | 3.2 MP (listed as 3mp) with advanced shooting modes |
| Audio | Multi-format MP3 player, FM radio |
| Cellular | Quad-band 2G GSM/EDGE; no 3G |
| Expansion | microSD slot |
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 S5230 is a 2G GSM phone with no 3G, LTE or VoLTE. US 3G was retired in 2022 and T-Mobile, the last US 2G GSM network, shut it down on August 3, 2026, so it gets no service on any US carrier whatever its lock state. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. It remains useful for export to markets with live 2G GSM networks, for collectors and prop houses, and as parts or display units.
Resale fit
- Exporters supplying markets in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia where 2G or 3G GSM service is still live.
- Collectors and prop houses that need period-correct Samsung handsets.
- Parts and display units for repair shops and retail 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.
