The Trump Group, the corporate behind Donald Trump’s enterprise portfolio, has shocked the world by launching a brand new mobile phone and a wi-fi service plan to accompany it. The cellphone, referred to as the Trump T1 is claimed to be priced at $499, and for that you just get a triple-camera array comprising a 50MP major digicam, 2MP macro digicam and a 2MP depth sensor. A 16MP front-facing selfie digicam sits inside the 6.78-inch, 120HZ AMOLED display, whereas the cellphone is powered by a 5000mAh battery able to 20W quick charging. Little is understood concerning the chipset working the cellphone, however it’s been disclosed that it will have 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage, expandable through microSD. A 3.5mm audio socket can also be mentioned to be current, and in-keeping with Trump’s private design aesthetic, the T1 will are available one coloration: gold.
However the principle promoting level with the Trump T1 is that it is marketed as being “made within the USA”. This is smart, as it would be relatively ironic if it was imported from China and due to this fact liable to Trump’s personal import tariffs. Nonetheless, it is troublesome to conceive of how the T1 might truly be constructed within the US for such a (comparatively) low retail worth, given the shortage of obtainable home manufacturing amenities. For context, one of many few current producers of US-made telephones – Purism – produces a handset referred to as the Liberty Cellphone, however it will set you again a cool $1,999. Folks extra cynical than us would possibly query whether or not the Trump T1 is definitely only a generic Chinese language handset clad in a gold casing, with the Trump branding doubtlessly being utilized within the USA? Preliminary renders of the cellphone present an clearly iPhone-inspired digicam array, although contemplating every lens seems an identical within the picture, we might anticipate the ultimate look of the T1 to vary from these renders.
Along with the T1 cellphone, The Trump Group has additionally launched a brand new wi-fi service plan. Named The 47 Plan, it prices $47.45 per thirty days, in reference to Donald Trump being the forty seventh and forty fifth US president. This isn’t a wholly new service supplier, however merely an MVNO (cellular digital community operator) that rides on established networks like AT&T, T-Cell and Verizon. Included within the service worth is limitless information, discuss time and texts, together with free worldwide calling to greater than 100 nations. There’s additionally 24/7 roadside help by means of Drive America, telehealth companies (together with digital medical care, psychological well being help, and simple ordering and supply for prescription medicines). The plan is claimed to contain “no contracts” and “no credit score verify”.
If you wish to be first to obtain a Trump T1 cellphone, you possibly can pre-order one now, with deliveries allegedly commencing in September 2025.