Almost a year after the start of receiving advance payments $100 and a few days after his official website informed the arm about the delivery of the device with the phrase "conditional", the goldsmith Trump Phone It will eventually begin to be sent this week, according to its announcement Trump Mobile.
The mobile T1 Phone, costing $499, had raised advances from about 600,000 people and was originally to be released in August 2025.
However, the Trump Mobile T1 — as is the official name of the device — it appears to be ultimately different from what the Trump Organization originally promised. Specifically, the smartphone has a smaller screen and less storage memory than the first specifications presented, but retaining the characteristic golden color and brand of the American president.
The T1 Phone has arrived!! Those who pre-ordered the T1 Phone will be receiving an update email. Phones start shipping this week!!! pic.twitter. com/IsOre1cBa1— Trump Mobile (@TrumpMobile) May 13, 2026
Specifically, the device features a 6.78 inch screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, triple camera system and 5,000 mAh battery, while operating with Android.
The magazine Fortune noted recently that the pre-order conditions had been amended, now stating that the company ‘does not guarantee that the device will be produced or available for purchase’, while the advance offers, simply, a ‘conditional possibility’ Trump Mobile finally decides to make it available.
Soon after, the company posted a series of announcements to Facebook — the first six months.
"Those who preordered T1 Phone will receive an informative email. Missions start this week! (*)’, reported one of the posts while the company had disabled the comments.
Trump Mobile argued that the phone, which was originally to be released last August, was delayed due to the procedures needed to develop and test such a complex technological device.
‘The technological sector is more difficult than some people perceive, as components need to be tested for quality assurance reasons’, stated in CNN the CEO of the company, Pat O'Brien. As he said, demand is "very high" and orders will be completed "within the next few weeks".
Creative Strategies analyst, Max Weinbach, noted that the completion of software, agreements with manufacturers and other contracts required for an Android device usually lasts about 18 months. "There are many obstacles to be overcome to release an Android device on the market," he said.
Doubts about ‘Made in USA’ and priceThe phone had originally been advertised as ‘Made in USA’, However, this claim was quickly withdrawn and replaced by the wording that it is ‘designed with American values’, according to snapshots of the website recorded by CNN.
The change was made after the industry analysts' doubts about the American origin of the device, pointing out that its technical characteristics refer to a Chinese construction phone sold at a much lower price. Some even reported to social media that the phone with the same features is available under Chinese name in shops Walmart, in Amazon and in eBay for something more than 100 bucks, as it has been on the market for over a year!
The Trump T1 phone is reportedly beginning to ship this week. It’s made in China and sells for $499, despite occasionally being little more than a rebranded T-Mobile REVVL 7 Pro 5G in a golden shell. The original model can be found on eBay or at Walmart for just over $100. pic.twitter. Com/PO37OWtc51— распад и неуважение (@VictorKvert2008) May 14, 2026
Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone is finally hitting the market after months of losses.
The $499 gold-themed Android device comes with Trump branding, a Snapdragon 7-series processor, 12GB RAM, 512GB storage, and a 50MP triple-camera setup.
However, many believe the phone is essentially... pic.twitter. com/OPy8yJfEk4— Omey S lad (@OmeyLad23) May 14, 2026
The Vice-President of the International Data Corporation, Ryan Raith, had stated that conditions such as ‘designed“ or ‘made’ is extremely vague. This, according to him, makes it uncertain exactly which part of the production process takes place in the USA. As an example, he referred to Apple, which designs iPhones in California but assembles them in countries such as China and India, using components from international suppliers.
Trump Phone's circulation has also raised political reactions and questions about the use of Trump's name for economic benefit while in the presidency.
The phone was created by Trump Organization, the main business group of the American president, who is run by his sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. At the same time, the service's data and telephone package costs $47.45 — an obvious reference to Trump as 45th and 47th President of the United States.