Description
Sony Ericsson Z500a Silver, Carrier Returns, GSM unlocked
Silver Sony Ericsson Z500a clamshells, GSM unlocked and supplied as Carrier Returns sorted as A-stock on receipt, make up this listing: dual displays, a VGA camera with video, EDGE data, and Style-Up covers. Collector shops and prop houses take the silver Z500a as a classic early-2000s flip, and exporters with live 2G GSM customers buy it by the lot.
The Sony Ericsson Z500a is a 2004 clamshell that brought EDGE data to Sony Ericsson's flip range: a 128 x 160 internal display, a 96 x 32 color external display showing time, caller, battery, and signal, a VGA 640 x 480 camera with video, an internal antenna, a phone book for up to 510 contacts, voice dialing, a speakerphone, and changeable Style-Up front and rear covers. It is a 2G GSM phone with no 3G. TG Wireless carries it as carrier-return stock for exporters who sell early-2000s flips into markets with live GSM voice, and for collector shops, prop houses, and display buyers who want a recognizable silver Sony Ericsson clamshell of the period.
Key specifications
| Model | Sony Ericsson Z500a |
|---|---|
| Color | Silver |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Clamshell with internal antenna and changeable Style-Up covers |
| Cellular | GSM with EDGE data (2G only, no 3G) |
| Internal display | 128 x 160 pixels |
| External display | 96 x 32 color display for time, caller, battery, and signal |
| Camera | VGA 640 x 480 with video recording |
| Phone book | Up to 510 contacts with multiple entries each, voice-activated dialing |
| Other | Speakerphone, vibrating alert, polyphonic and MP3 ringtones, USB data port, headset port |
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
This is a 2G GSM handset with no 3G or LTE radio. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile shut down its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, so the phone will not register for voice or data on any US network today. Realistic uses are export to markets where GSM 2G service is still live, collectors and enthusiasts, film and television props, and parts or display units.
Resale fit
- Exporters placing early-2000s GSM flips in markets where 2G voice service continues.
- Collector and retro-phone shops stocking silver Sony Ericsson clamshells.
- Prop and display buyers who need a period flip phone.
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.
