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Trump Mobile quietly raised the price of its T1 Phone to $749—a $250 jump from the $499 launch price—without any hardware changes, and the update appeared on the site overnight. In reviews, the device remains unimpressive at this price compared with other flagships, and there has been only one software update since launch; BBC reports some buyers did not receive their phones. The move comes amid broader RAM-price pressures in tech.
CNET and iFixit find the Trump T1 is likely a reskinned HTC U24 Pro from mid-2024, sharing key specs (6.78-inch AMOLED, 50MP cameras, 8-core CPU similar to Snapdragon 7 Gen 3) with the HTC device; the Trump model adds a gold back with an American flag and branding. While the box says it is assembled in the USA, the exact manufacturing location is unclear and production appears limited; Trump Mobile has not commented.
The Verge’s Allison Johnson describes holding the much‑anticipated Trump Phone, a lightweight midrange Android with a gaudy gold finish and oversized branding; iFixit confirms it’s essentially an HTC U24 Pro in disguise, with Truth Social preinstalled (removable), and with shipping already delayed to most customers, making the device rarer than a truly premium phone.
Yahoo Tech reports CNET's brutal review of the Trump Phone, noting the gold finish looks more like urine or mustard than luxury, that the device delivers mid‑range performance with undisclosed specs, there are questions about the assembly claims, and pre-orders are delayed with few verified customers, casting doubt on the $500 patriotic smartphone.
The long-awaited Trump Mobile T1 gold phone, priced around $500, has been sent to media for review and drawn harsh verdicts: it looks nothing like the advertised design, features a smaller screen than promised, and its marketing claims (Made in America) have shifted to “designed with American values.” Reviewers question the device’s internal hardware, software updates, and whether customers who pre-ordered will actually receive a product, noting inconsistencies like an 11-stripe American flag on the back and uncertainty about shipping timelines.
The Verge reports there’s no evidence the T1 Trump Phone has shipped beyond two media samples. Trump Mobile has not asked for shipping addresses or charged the remaining $399, and Verge’s own order remains unfulfilled, with other outlets lacking proof of broad availability. NBC and CNET have reportedly received units through nonstandard channels, while preorder figures cited by others are unverified. Verge will believe the phone is released only when multiple buyers have their devices and a wide rollout is evident.
Trump Mobile's site relaunch reveals the third design of the Trump Phone (T1), featuring a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, triple rear cameras (50MP main, 8MP, 50MP tele), 50MP front camera, 5,000 mAh battery with 30W charging, 512GB storage, AI face unlock, Android 15 on a Snapdragon 7 Mobile Platform, and a $499 price with a $100 preorder deposit; the site notes the image is illustrative and final specs may vary, with no release date yet. The overhaul also includes photos of Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. and shifts branding away from an American-made claim while continuing to offer refurbished devices and service plans.
The Verge reports that Trump Mobile's upcoming T1 phone bears striking similarities to HTC's U24 Pro, including an angled frame, curved display, and similar top-edge sensors, suggesting the Trump device may be built by the same ODM rather than HTC itself. Trump has claimed 50‑MP main and selfie cameras with an ultrawide and 2x zoom, and the UI hints at those features, with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 suspected. HTC says it does not manufacture phones for third parties, and the exact ODM/manufacturer behind the T1 remains unconfirmed, so while the design link is strong, many specifications could differ in the final release.
The Trump phone, a gold mid-range Android device announced in June with a promised August/September launch, has yet to be released, and the company has gone silent, leading to speculation that it may never come out.
The episode covers President Trump's family's new mobile phone venture, the startup Mechanize's efforts to automate jobs including software engineering, and actress Allison Williams discussing the upcoming film 'M3GAN 2.0' and AI's influence on her career and parenting.