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Eugene

(65,834 posts)
Tue Jun 17, 2025, 05:05 AM Jun 17

Trump Mobile's made-in-US iPhone 17 competitor is really made in China

Earlier DU thread: Trump Launches Self-Branded Mobile Phone Service in the US

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Source: Apple Insider

Trump Mobile's made-in-US iPhone 17 competitor is really made in China

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen | Jun 16, 2025
Last updated 10 hours ago

The Trump Organization has launched Trump Mobile and plans to release the T1, a smartphone that it says is "made in USA" at the same time that the iPhone 17 will launch. The problem is, the phone was made in China.

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In a post to X by analyst Max Weinbach, it seems that the T1 closely resembles the T-Mobile REVVL 7 Pro 5G. The specifications of the display and the odd camera resolutions match up with the T-Mobile device, along with other details.



That smartphone is made by Wingtech, owned by the Chinese-owned manufacturer Luxshare. The T-Mobile version is believed to be built in Kiaxing, Wuxi, or Kunming, in China.

The T1 appears to be a reskinned version of the REVVL 7 Pro 5G, in a new enclosure and with slightly moved around cameras. This smartphone normally costs $250 at full retail, and even goes down to $169 on sale like it is on Amazon right now.

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Read more: https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/06/16/trump-mobile-will-take-on-iphone-17-in-september-with-a-made-in-us-gold-smartphone

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another week, another grift

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Trump Mobile's made-in-US iPhone 17 competitor is really made in China (Original Post) Eugene Jun 17 OP
So Krasnov (R-Felon) is lying to Americans again BoRaGard Jun 17 #1
'Murica first!!!! Celerity Jun 17 #2
Just like his hats surfered Jun 17 #3
Exactly another scam regrestic Jun 17 #4
republicans keep bending over BoRaGard Jun 17 #5
I am sure the 400 richest families will buy enough for everyone and not exploit all the data! Brainfodder Jun 17 #6
Of course. You can't do anything in telecom without TexasBushwhacker Jun 17 #7
Which gives me an idea for his next grift: The Trumpmobile! Buns_of_Fire Jun 17 #8
The GRIFT is with him, always. B.See Jun 17 #9
Just like those dumb gold-plated sneakers purple_haze Jun 17 #10
I get a Consumer Cellular account for $31 month w/ taxes included. n/t Jacson6 Jun 17 #11
No, the "problem" is that it is yet another Trump scam. malthaussen Jun 17 #12

BoRaGard

(6,426 posts)
1. So Krasnov (R-Felon) is lying to Americans again
Tue Jun 17, 2025, 05:22 AM
Jun 17

Not surprising.

And now we know why he has been attacking Apple.

What a lying chisler grifty repube he is.

regrestic

(41 posts)
4. Exactly another scam
Tue Jun 17, 2025, 06:47 AM
Jun 17

Interesting read...But don't you worry, just like the Bibles, the followers will believe what they want. No amount of evidence will away them.
"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups" George Carlin

BoRaGard

(6,426 posts)
5. republicans keep bending over
Tue Jun 17, 2025, 07:32 AM
Jun 17

and assuming the position for their Casino-Hustler-in-Chief (R-Felon/Rapist),
and demanding that the rest of the country worship him.

No thanks. I'm an Actual American

Brainfodder

(7,535 posts)
6. I am sure the 400 richest families will buy enough for everyone and not exploit all the data!
Tue Jun 17, 2025, 07:34 AM
Jun 17

Buns_of_Fire

(18,600 posts)
8. Which gives me an idea for his next grift: The Trumpmobile!
Tue Jun 17, 2025, 08:03 AM
Jun 17

Entirely made from U.S. spare parts and the finest American pine, it sports a massive 1.5-Liter engine which powers the smoke generator. A thing of automotive beauty, designed by Elon Musk himself! Any color you want, so long as it's Rust-Oleum gold. Steering wheel and fourth tire optional. List: $86,700. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, personally signed by Autopan Serial #114106229.

malthaussen

(18,180 posts)
12. No, the "problem" is that it is yet another Trump scam.
Tue Jun 17, 2025, 10:20 AM
Jun 17

And no doubt many loyalists will fall for it.

-- Mal

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