It turns out the world is a giant makeshift stage. Due to differences in regions, climates, and cultures, the “grass” in each place grows a little differently. For example, American grass has a gender, Japanese grass has a temperature, and Indian grass is blessed by the Ganges… But in the eyes of “Wu Yanzu of Line 6” (a self-deprecating nickname), even with all this variety, none are as absurd as this latest batch.
Trump… Yes, that’s U.S. President Donald Trump. He suddenly announced yesterday that he’s making a phone—and it’s not just a co-branded or side-project device. It’s officially named after himself: the Trump 1 Phone.
(Luo Yonghao [a Chinese entrepreneur], take note?)
Here’s what the phone looks like:
Although it’s Trump’s team first foray into phone manufacturing, they’ve apparently mastered the essence of Android design. Not only does it feature a safe-centered punch-hole screen, but the rear camera Deco directly borrows from competitors’ proven classic designs. If it weren’t for the knockoff-style lock screen, you could drop this phone 10 meters away, and passersby would think someone left a brand-new, unopened iPhone there.
(But technically, this is an iPhone?)
Details like dimensions and weight are still unclear. But given its Trump-favorite gold color and metal frame, the hand feel is probably decent.
Additionally, eagle-eyed news followers may have noticed: the lock screen date is the day Trump was imprisoned for the second time. The back features the “Trump 1” model logo and the U.S. flag—subtle design touches that no one asked for but are “full of details.”
In short, this is a phone created by the U.S. President (probably on a budget), targeting competitors and his own supporters. And Trump is selling it for $499 (¥3,585).
What’s that like? In the U.S., this price gets you a 128GB iPhone 16e. In China, you could buy a 256GB Xiaomi 15 and still have money for two KFC Crazy Thursday meals.
Is it expensive? To be honest, I don’t think the T1 is pricey. I even considered asking my cousin in the U.S. to bring one back. After all, Xiaomi phones come out every year, but a phone personally “crafted” by the U.S. President? If you miss it this year, who knows if it’ll be around next year.
But let’s get real—even as a fan product, we need to look at the specs. And… wow. Where did Trump dig up these ancient components?
First, the camera looks legit, but guess what? Two of the three lens holes are fake. Specifically, it has a 50MP main camera, a 2MP depth lens, and a 2MP macro lens. Strictly speaking, this is a single-camera phone.
Good news: The Trump T1 has a 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen, a 5000mAh battery, and even a 3.5mm headphone jack (a rare “extraterrestrial” feature).
Bad news: It only has 20W charging and a USB 2.0 Type-C port. The processor? Unmentioned on the website, but given the specs, it’s probably mid-low end at best.
I can’t help but wonder: does “MAGA” stand for “Make America Great Again” or “Make Android Great Again”?
After checking the specs, looking back at the ~¥3,600 price tag, everyone will probably start appreciating the “conscience” of the Xiaomi 15 or iPhone 16e.
But laugh all you want—Trump, a born businessman, is smarter than any of us. Do you think he’s just selling phones for profit? No. He’s not just milking his supporters for hardware cash; he’s also making a killing from telecom carriers.
Along with the Trump T1, he launched a telecom plan called “The 47 Plan” (47 being his campaign number). It costs $47.45/month (¥340+), which is pricey. The plan includes unlimited calls, texts, and data, plus perks like medical services, international calls, and roadside assistance. But here’s the catch: the “unlimited” data throttles after 20GB. Even Tim Cook would bow to this level of stinginess.
Let’s be clear: the Trump T1 isn’t a regular phone. It’s a “fan-trap” device aimed squarely at Trump supporters. Profit from hardware, profit from plans—he’s doubling down.
Of course, Trump’s fans won’t care. For them, owning a Trump-branded product is enough.
But here’s a thought: if the phone displayed Trump’s portrait on boot-up (like Gree phones do with their CEO), I might actually consider buying one… as a collectible.
