More than a year after its initial announcement, the Trump Mobile T1 Phone remains undelivered to pre-order customers, with the company issuing a revised design and altered manufacturing claims.
Trump Mobile has updated its website with new photographs and specifications for its T1 Phone, revealing a revised design and a list of technical details. The phone, which was first announced in June 2025, is available for pre-order with a $100 deposit and a promotional price of $499. However, a specific release date has not been provided, and the company has altered its claims regarding the phone's manufacturing origins.
Design and Specifications
Updated Appearance
The website now features images of a revised design for the T1 Phone. The rear panel no longer shows the originally displayed T1 logo and brushed gold effect. The new design includes a darker shade of gold, a camera housing with "Trump Mobile" wording, and a more prominent American flag graphic at the bottom, followed by the Trump Mobile logo. The phone is depicted with a triple-lens camera system, curved edges, and a headphone jack. The website notes that "product features and images are for illustration only. Final product appearance and specifications may vary."
Listed Technical Specifications
The updated product page lists the following specifications:
- Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate.
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 series chipset (specific model not specified).
- Operating System: Android 15.
- Storage: 512GB.
- Memory: The amount of RAM is not specified.
- Battery: 5,000mAh with 30W wired charging.
- Cameras:
- 50MP front-facing camera.
- 50MP rear camera.
- 8MP ultrawide rear camera.
- 50MP telephoto rear camera with 2x optical zoom.
- Ports and Connectivity: USB-C port and a headphone jack.
The display size has been revised multiple times since the phone's initial announcement, originally listed as 6.8 inches, then changed to 6.25 inches, and now set at 6.78 inches.
Pricing and Availability
The T1 Phone is listed at a promotional price of $499. A $100 deposit is required for pre-orders, which the company states will "lock in" the promotional pricing. Trump Mobile executives Don Hendrickson and Eric Thomas told The Verge in February that the full retail price after the promotional period would be less than $1,000.
The company's website currently does not list a release date for the phone. The initial launch was planned for 2025, a timeline that was not met. Archived versions of the website showed a "later this year" release date as recently as April 12. The removal of this timeframe occurred alongside the latest website redesign.
Manufacturing and Origin Claims
The company has revised its descriptions of the phone's origin. Initial marketing stated the phone would be "made in America." This terminology has been removed from the website. The current site states the phone is "shaped by American innovation" and that "American teams help guide design and quality."
Executives have stated the phone will undergo a "final assembly stage" in Miami, where workers will put together "the final 10 or so pieces." According to The Verge, executives cited difficulty in sourcing phone components in the U.S. as the reason for changing the manufacturing claims. Reports and teardowns by iFixit have identified the T1 Phone as being nearly identical to the HTC U24 Pro, a 2024 device manufactured in China, leading to conclusions that the Trump Mobile device is a rebranded version.
Service Plans and Website Updates
Alongside the phone details, Trump Mobile has updated its website with a new logo and design. The site now features more prominent placement of Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., who are involved in the company.
The company offers a $47.45 per month cellular plan, which includes a 15% discount for military members and veterans. A new family plan offers decreasing prices with additional lines. The website states that for subscribers, the network name "Trump" will be displayed in the status bar of their device. The phone has received clearance from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Delivery Status
More than a year after the initial announcement and pre-order launch, the T1 Phone has not been shipped to customers who paid a deposit. A select number of journalists and influencers have received review units. The company cited a federal government shutdown and FCC certification delays as reasons for the delayed release.