Description
Samsung Vibrant T959 Galaxy S 4" AMOLED Android, A Grade carrier returns, GSM unlocked
Listed as Carrier Returns A-Stock, this Samsung Vibrant T959 Galaxy-S with its 1ghz processor, 4" AMOLED screen, and 720p HD Video recording is GSM Unlocked Android, graded A Grade: lightly used, fully tested, with at most very minor marks. Collector shops and prop departments take A Grade Vibrants because the Super AMOLED screen still presents well, and repair shops want them as clean donors.
The Samsung Vibrant, model SGH-T959, is T-Mobile's 2010 version of the original Galaxy S: a 4-inch 800 x 480 Super AMOLED screen, a 1 GHz Hummingbird processor, 16 GB of internal storage with a microSD slot, a 5 megapixel autofocus camera that records 720p HD video, Wi-Fi 802.11n with hotspot sharing, Bluetooth, GPS, and Android 2.1 as shipped with an update to 2.2. It is a 3G HSPA phone with no LTE.
TG Wireless sells the Vibrant to collectors of first-generation Galaxy S hardware, to prop departments that need a 2010 Android phone, to exporters serving live GSM and UMTS markets, and to repair shops that want donor Super AMOLED panels.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung Vibrant Galaxy S, SGH-T959, T-Mobile (2010) |
|---|---|
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | Android 2.1 Eclair as shipped, updated to Android 2.2 Froyo |
| Display | 4-inch Super AMOLED, 800 x 480 pixels |
| Processor | 1 GHz Samsung Hummingbird |
| Expandable storage | microSD slot |
| Camera | 5 megapixel autofocus with digital zoom; 720p HD video recording |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11n with hotspot sharing, Bluetooth, GPS |
| Cellular | GSM with UMTS/HSPA 3G; no LTE |
| Talk time | Up to 6.5 hours (as stated in the listing) |
| Preloaded content | Mobile TV, Qik video chat, Samsung Media Hub, Kindle for Android |
Condition: A Grade
A Grade (A-Stock) units are lightly used, fully tested, and working, and may show very minor nicks or scratches. Units are supplied as graded; ask your account manager about packaging (original box, accessories, or handset only) when you request a quote.
Network and compatibility
The Vibrant T959 is a 2G GSM and 3G UMTS phone with no LTE, so no US carrier will give it service: 3G was retired in 2022 and T-Mobile ended 2G GSM on August 3, 2026. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Abroad, it registers on surviving GSM and UMTS networks where the bands match, and its Wi-Fi, GPS, camera, and media functions work without a SIM, which keeps it useful as a Wi-Fi Android device, prop, or parts donor.
Resale fit
- Collectors and enthusiasts of the original Galaxy S generation.
- Film, TV, and theater props that need a 2010 Android touchscreen phone.
- Export to markets where GSM and UMTS service continues and a 4-inch AMOLED Android sells cheaply.
- Repair shops stocking Vibrant donors for Super AMOLED panels and housings.
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.
