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Trump T1 Phone price increases by $250 to $749
Key points
- T1 Phone price increased from $499 to $749.
- The price hike was implemented without an official announcement.
- The phone's hardware and software remain unchanged.
- Previous statements indicated the $499 price was introductory.
- T1 Phone is more expensive than the iPhone 17e.
- The Verge first reported the price hike.
- Tech companies are raising prices due to RAM costs.
- Apple increased older iPhone prices by $100.
- Apple raised iPad prices by up to $200.
- Apple raised MacBook prices by up to $500.
- Apple raised Mac Studio prices by up to $1,300.
Price Increase Implemented
The Trump T1 Phone's price has been raised by $250, bringing its cost to $749. This adjustment was made on the Trump Mobile website without a formal announcement, changing overnight.
Background on Pricing
At its launch, the T1 Phone was priced at $499. Trump Mobile executives had previously described this as an "introductory" and "promotional price." The website had also reflected this wording, which has now been removed.
Device Specifications and Updates
The T1 Phone ships with 512GB of storage and 12GB of RAM. Since its launch, the device has received one software update, moving its Android security patch from February 2026 to May 2026. However, it continues to run Android 15, which is two years old.
Customer Deliveries
The Trump phone began shipping in May, nearly a year after its initial announcement. Reports indicate that some customers have not yet received their devices.
Updates
- T1 Phone is more expensive than the iPhone 17e.
- The Verge first reported the price hike.
- Tech companies are raising prices due to RAM costs.
- Apple increased older iPhone prices by $100.
- Apple raised iPad prices by up to $200.
- Apple raised MacBook prices by up to $500.
- Apple raised Mac Studio prices by up to $1,300.
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How outlets covered it
Trump Mobile increased the price of its T1 Phone from $499 to $749 without an announcement. This price adjustment makes the T1 more expensive than some other smartphones and aligns with previous statements from Trump Mobile executives about an introductory price.
The Trump T1 Phone's price increased by $250 overnight, raising its cost from $499 to $749. This change follows previous statements from Trump Mobile executives calling the launch price "introductory" and "promotional."