Washington: Former US President Donald Trump’s ambitious smartphone venture, Trump Mobile, is once again in the spotlight as pre-orders for the T1 mobile go live. Announced with bold marketing slogans like “Gold Finish. Big Power.” and “With American hands behind every device, Trump Mobile brings care, precision, and trusted quality in every detail,” the campaign has already stirred questions—this time over its design authenticity.
Photoshopped Device Sparks Debate
The controversy began soon after the company’s official poster was shared online. Tech enthusiasts quickly noticed that the phone shown in the ad bore an uncanny resemblance to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, complete with a Spigen ACASSARY case, digitally edited with an American flag overlay.
A Community Note flagged on the post stated: “The phone in the image is a photoshopped Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in a case by accessory company Spigen. It is not the T1 phone.” This raised doubts about what the actual Trump Mobile T1 would look like.
Interestingly, the official Trump Mobile website shows a completely different device—an iPhone-inspired gold finish with a T1 logo at the back. This stark mismatch between teaser images and official listings has left potential buyers puzzled.
Specifications and Features of T1 Mobile
Despite the design confusion, Trump Mobile has shared key details of the T1 device:
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Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals.
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Cameras: Triple rear setup with a 50MP primary sensor, 2MP depth, and 2MP macro lens. On the front, a 16MP selfie camera is included.
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Performance & Storage: 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage, expandable via a card slot.
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Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 20W charging support.
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Other Features: Retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, a rarity in mid-to-premium smartphones today.
Price and Availability
The T1 mobile has been priced at $499 (approx. ₹43,000), positioning it in the mid-premium smartphone category. While the hardware looks competitive on paper, the lingering doubts around its actual design may affect consumer trust.
What’s Really Coming?
The stark differences between promotional images and the official website have sparked widespread debate. Is Trump Mobile T1 a uniquely designed smartphone, or is it leaning on modified versions of existing devices? For now, only the company knows.
What’s certain is that the Trump Mobile T1 launch has managed to grab attention—not just for its specs, but also for its marketing missteps.