Trump Phone Looks Different, Has No Launch Date and Isn't Made in America
The Trump T1 phone has undergone design changes and received PTCRB certification, bringing it a step closer to launch, but no release date has been announced. Initially promised as made in the US, the phone is now said to be assembled in a 'favored nation' with final assembly in Florida. The device is advertised with high-end specs and a $499 price tag, but delays and lack of transparency continue to raise questions about its availability.
- ▪The Trump T1 phone has a new design, including a different camera array, and has received PTCRB certification for network compatibility.
- ▪Trump Mobile dropped its 'made in the US' claim and now states the phone is 'designed with American values in mind' with final assembly in Florida.
- ▪The phone is advertised with a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen, 50MP main and front cameras, Snapdragon platform, and Android, with a $499 promotional price and $100 deposit option.
- ▪Trump Mobile has not announced a launch date as of May 1, despite earlier expectations for a March or August 2025 release.
- ▪FCC documents show certification for the T1 under Smart Gadgets Global, a company linked to a Trump Mobile executive, but the company's website provides little information.
- ▪Two Trump Mobile executives told The Verge the phone was delayed to skip an entry-level version and improve quality, though details remain scarce.
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In early February, Trump Mobile executives showed off a handset they said was a near-production version of the T1 phone to The Verge. Among other appearance changes, the smartphone had a completely different camera array design than the previous model. In mid-April, a redesigned Trump Mobile website finally showcased the new-look T1 phone.This past week, The Verge reported that the T1 phone appears to have received PTCRB certification, which validates that it will work on operator networks. This brings the Trump phone another small step closer to its launch.What will the Trump phone look like?Trump Mobile launched in June 2025 with a $47.45-a-month mobile phone plan, and currently sells refurbished Apple and Samsung phones ranging from $369 to $629.
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