Trump Mobile said Wednesday it has started shipping its delayed $499 T1 smartphones to customers.
The gold-plated device was originally scheduled for release in August last year.
Delayed Release
The Trump Organization launched Trump Mobile in June last year under a trademark licensing arrangement. The company initially postponed the T1 smartphone launch to October and later delayed it again until this week.
According to Reuters, Trump Mobile CEO Pat O’Brien said the company used the additional time to complete development and testing work to ensure the phone’s components met quality standards.
T1 Specifications
The website only mentions a few specifications for the phone without many details. This includes a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, an unknown Snapdragon chip, and an unnamed Android OS.
The device includes a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP 2x telephoto camera. On the front, the phone includes a 50MP selfie camera. The T1 also packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging.
Additional features include a fingerprint sensor and AI Face Unlock support.
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
Wireless Service
Trump Mobile operates as a mobile virtual network operator using existing carrier infrastructure.
The company offers a wireless plan priced at $47.45 per month, referencing Donald Trump serving as both the 45th and 47th US president.
T1 Phone Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | T1 Phone Gold Version |
| Display | 6.78 inch, 120Hz AMOLED |
| Network Support | 2G/ 3G/ 4G/ LTE/ 5G |
| Chipset | Snapdragon (unknown model) |
| OS | Android (unknown version) |
| Main Camera | 50MP main + 8MP wide + 50MP 2x telephoto |
| Front Camera | 50MP |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Charging | 30W quick charge |
| Security | Fingerprint sensor, AI Face Unlock |
| Price | $499 |
