iFixit Trump phone teardown confirms it’s an HTC dupe
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Specs

Finish
Gold
Base Model
HTC U24 Pro
Manufacturing
China
PhonesJun 11, 2026

iFixit Trump phone teardown confirms it’s an HTC dupe

Summary

The Trump Mobile T1 Phone is a rebranded HTC U24 Pro with identical internals, despite marketing claims of American design and manufacturing. iFixit's teardown reveals the device uses Chinese-sourced components and design with only cosmetic modifications including a gold finish and patriotic branding.

Cons

  • ✕Marketed as American-designed but uses Chinese design and parts
  • ✕Functionally identical to significantly cheaper HTC U24 Pro
  • ✕Misleading patriotic branding over standard Chinese manufacturing

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