Description
Samsung S5230 Star Design Edition Black Touchscreen Phone, New, GSM unlocked
Brand new and GSM unlocked, the black Samsung S5230 Star Design Edition touchscreen phone is the 3.0-inch, 3 MP feature phone that sold in the tens of millions, in its black trim version. Exporters to 2G GSM markets, collectors of the Star line, and prop or display buyers who want sealed units are the realistic customers.
Samsung's S5230 Star, also sold as the Tocco Lite, was one of the best-selling touchscreen feature phones of 2009: a 3.0-inch 262K-color WQVGA display with auto-rotate, a 3 MP camera with Smile Shot and on-phone editing, a multi-format MP3 player with DNSe sound, FM radio with RDS, music recognition, the Jasmine full browser, RSS reader, and Google Mail, Search, and Maps shortcuts. The Design Edition is a black trim variant.
It is a 2G GSM phone, so it has no US service; TG Wireless sells it new to exporters, collectors, and prop and display buyers.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung S5230 Star, Design Edition, black |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Display | 3.0-inch 262K-color WQVGA LCD, auto-rotate |
| Camera | 3 MP with Smile Shot, photo editing, photo album |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, e-AAC+, WMA, WAV playback; DNSe; music recognition; background music |
| Radio | FM radio with RDS |
| Browser | Jasmine full browser, RSS reader, Google Mail, Search, and Maps |
| Network technology | 2G GSM, no 3G, no LTE |
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 Star is a 2G GSM phone with no 3G, LTE, or VoLTE. T-Mobile, the last US 2G GSM operator, shut that network down on August 3, 2026, so the phone has no US service at all. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. It remains usable in export markets where 2G GSM service is still live, and it sells to collectors, prop houses, and display users as a boxed, new feature phone.
Resale fit
- Export to markets where 2G GSM networks remain in service.
- Collectors of the Samsung Star / Tocco Lite line.
- Prop houses and retail display buyers who need new, boxed touchscreen feature phones.
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.
