A teardown by iFixit has confirmed that the Trump Mobile T1 Phone is nearly identical to the HTC U24 Pro from 2024.

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Who

Trump Mobile, iFixit, HTC

What

When

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:31:02 GMT · 2h 39m ago

Where

USA ·

Why

The Trump Mobile T1 Phone, which started shipping to media outlets, has been found through a teardown to be nearly identical to the HTC U24 Pro.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This finding raises questions about Trump Mobile's "assembled in the USA" claim, as the devices are likely manufactured by an original design manufacturer (ODM) also used by HTC, potentially in a different country. This could affect consumer perception and brand credibility for Trump Mobile.

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GSMArena.com
https://www.gsmarena.com/trump_t1_phone_teardown_confirms_its_an_htc_in_disguise-news-73235.php
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