Description
Samsung Sway U650 Metallic 2-megapixel Verizon Pageplus CDMA, Carrier Returns
Samsung Sway U650 in Metallic, the 2-megapixel stainless slider for Verizon and Pageplus CDMA, sold as carrier returns, handsets that came back through a carrier channel and were tested and graded by TG on receipt. Prop houses that need working Verizon sliders in quantity and parts dealers after Sway sliders and batteries are the buyers; no US network can activate it.
The Samsung Sway SCH-U650 was a 2008 Verizon fashion slider with a stainless steel body and a slim profile, built around Verizon's V CAST Music with Rhapsody service and VZ Navigator turn-by-turn directions through its A-GPS receiver. It has a 2-megapixel camera and camcorder, Bluetooth with stereo streaming, microSD expansion to 8 GB, personal email and instant messaging, and up to 4.5 hours of talk time, on Verizon's CDMA network.
TG Wireless lists the Sway as carrier returns and factory refurbished for collectors of Verizon-era sliders, prop houses and parts dealers. Verizon retired CDMA at the end of 2022 and the Sway has no GSM radio, so it is a display, prop or parts phone rather than an export unit.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung Sway, Verizon SCH-U650 |
|---|---|
| Color | Metallic |
| Network status | Verizon |
| Form factor | Slider, stainless steel body, metallic finish |
| Camera | 2 MP with camcorder |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth with stereo streaming, A-GPS (VZ Navigator) |
| Expansion | microSD up to 8 GB |
| Cellular | CDMA 1x/EV-DO (Verizon, Page Plus) |
| Talk time | Up to 4.5 hours per the source |
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 Sway U650 is a Verizon CDMA phone with no GSM, LTE or VoLTE. Verizon retired its CDMA network on December 31, 2022, and Page Plus rode on the same network, so the Sway cannot make calls, send texts or use data on any US carrier today. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. With no GSM radio it has no export use either, which leaves collectors, prop houses, display units and parts.
Resale fit
- Collectors of Verizon fashion phones from the late 2000s.
- Film, TV and theater prop houses dressing 2008 to 2012 scenes.
- Parts, batteries 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.
