After months of delays and speculation, the Golden Trump phone aka T1 phone is now all set to ship for those who have pre-ordered the device. Trump Mobile CEO Pat O’Brien confirmed that the company’s first handset, the T1 Phone, would start shipping to customers this week. Details regarding the handset are still not too clear. A new render of the phone’s third redesign cropped up on the Trump Mobile website in mid-April, but the website says that the phone customer receive in hand may be different. The handset was announced in June 2025.
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
What is Trump Mobile T1 Phone?
The T1 Phone is a Trump-branded smartphone that was announced in June 2025 at a $499 promotional price which is roughly around Rs 47,800. The mobile website states “The TI Phone isn’t just powerful; it’s shaped by American innovation, With American teams helping guide design and quality, we focus on delivering a device built with care and precision.”
T1 Phone Features and Specifications
During the announcement event the T1 Phone was described as “a sleek, gold smartphone engineered for performance and proudly designed and built in the United States,” but within few days of announcement the Made in USA disappeared and it is changed into “designed with American values in mind” and “shaped by American innovation.”
According to the advertisement, the phone is promised to feature a 6.78-inch touchscreen display, a 50MP primary sensor, fast charger support, and a fingerprint sensor. The device is said to be run on the Android Operating System.
A current product illustration, which is subject to change, as per the website appears to show the gold-coloured T1 Phone with American flag inscribed on the rear panel above the branding of “Trump Mobile.”
How Many People Pre-Ordered T1 Phone?
The website has not disclosed the data of the number of preordered T1 Phones and paid the $100 deposits. However, a recent report from the International Business Times puts it at around 6,00,000. The $100 deposit is said to be completely refundable.
T1 Phone Price
Users can pre-order the handset with a $100 refundable deposit and lock in the $499 promotional price. However, the final price has not been revealed yet, but the company has confirmed that it will be higher.
When the T1 Phone will be Shipped?
The CEO of the company has said that the Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone would start shipping this week, but an exact date has not been shared yet. CEO O’Brien said that he expects all pre-order handsets will be delivered within the next several weeks.
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