Description
Samsung Wave S8500 2 GB Bada 3G Wi-Fi Super AMOLED Touchscreen, New, GSM unlocked
Brand new Samsung Wave S8500, GSM Unlocked, the Bada 3G WI-FI phone with a 5-megapixel camera, 1ghz processor, 2GB of memory, Gorilla Glass, HD Video, and the first Super AMOLED Touchscreen, boxed with every original accessory. A sealed S8500 is a collector's unit first, and an export dealer's premium 2010 touchscreen second.
The Samsung Wave, model GT-S8500, launched in 2010 as the first Bada OS phone and the first phone with a Super AMOLED display: a 3.3-inch screen under Gorilla Glass, a 1 GHz processor, 2 GB of internal memory, a 5 MP camera with 720p HD video recording and playback, multi-codec video support for DivX, Xvid, MPEG4, and WMV, the Dolfin browser with Flash video, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Social Hub, and Samsung Apps. It was Samsung's European flagship that year.
TG Wireless offers the Wave S8500 new in box with its full accessory set to collectors of first-generation Super AMOLED and Bada hardware, to export dealers where GSM or UMTS service is live, and to prop buyers.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung Wave, GT-S8500 (2010) |
|---|---|
| Storage | 2 GB |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | Samsung Bada with TouchWiz |
| Display | 3.3-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen with Gorilla Glass, multi-touch |
| Processor | 1 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB internal |
| Rear camera | 5 MP, 1280 x 720 HD video recording at 30 fps |
| Video playback | DivX, Xvid, MPEG4, Real, WMV, HD 720p |
| Connectivity | GSM, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Browser | Dolfin with Flash video support |
| Package (per source) | Original battery, battery door, charger, stereo headset, data cable, user guide, Samsung box |
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 Wave S8500 is a 2G GSM and 3G UMTS phone with no LTE. All US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile retired its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, so it gets no US cellular service today; see the network status line in the table for the lock state of this lot. Unlocked units register on live GSM and UMTS networks abroad, and the Wi-Fi radio runs the Dolfin browser and Social Hub without a SIM.
Resale fit
- Collectors of first-generation Super AMOLED and Bada hardware who want a sealed, complete S8500.
- Export dealers in Europe, Africa, and Asia where GSM and UMTS service is still live.
- Film and TV prop houses that need a 2010 flagship touchscreen with its box.
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.
