Description
Sony Ericsson W380A Purple Walkman, New, GSM unlocked
The Purple Sony Ericsson W380a is the signature color of this Walkman flip, and this listing is a brand new unit, GSM unlocked, with the external music controls and gesture-control sensor of the W380 series. Collectors and retro-phone shops take new purple units first, and exporters add them to live-GSM market orders where the color sells.
The W380a is the Americas version of Sony Ericsson's 2008 W380 Walkman clamshell, a music-first flip with illuminated touch-sensitive music keys and a 128 x 36 OLED track display on the outside, and gesture control that mutes a call or snoozes the alarm when a hand passes over the closed phone. Inside are a 1.9-inch 176 x 220 screen, the Walkman 2.0 player with album art, FM radio, a 1.3 MP camera, stereo Bluetooth, and a Memory Stick Micro slot, on tri-band GSM with EDGE.
TG Wireless sells the W380a new and Factory Refurbished to collectors of the Walkman phone line, exporters serving live-GSM markets, and prop buyers who need a 2008 flip.
Key specifications
| Model | Sony Ericsson W380a (Americas variant of the W380), 2008 |
|---|---|
| Color | Purple |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Clamshell with external music keys and gesture control |
| Displays | 1.9-inch 176 x 220 TFT, 256K colors; external 128 x 36 OLED |
| Music | Walkman 2.0 player (MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+), FM radio, stereo Bluetooth A2DP |
| Camera | 1.3 MP, 1280 x 1024 |
| Cellular | Tri-band GSM 850/1800/1900 with GPRS and EDGE; no 3G |
| Memory | 14 MB internal, Memory Stick Micro (M2) slot |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, USB 2.0 |
| Battery life (as listed) | Up to 7 hours talk time, 300 hours standby |
| Size and weight | 92 x 49 x 16 mm closed, 100 g |
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 W380a is a 2G-only GSM phone on 850/1800/1900 MHz, with no 3G or LTE. T-Mobile retired the last US 2G network on August 3, 2026, and AT&T's 2G closed in 2017, so it has no US service in any lock state. The listing says GSM unlocked; see the network status line in the table. Where GSM 850, 1800, or 1900 is live abroad it works for calls, SMS, and EDGE data; 900 MHz is not supported, which limits some European networks. It also works offline as a music player.
Resale fit
- Collectors of Sony Ericsson Walkman phones, particularly new boxed and purple units.
- Export to markets where GSM 850/1800/1900 is still live and a cheap unlocked flip sells.
- Film, TV, and photo props needing a 2008-era clamshell.
- Parts and display units for retro-phone retailers.
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.
