Teardown Reveals Trump Phone Is Gold-Painted HTC U24 Pro
The Trump Mobile T1 is externally almost identical to the HTC U24 Pro, with minor cosmetic changes to the speaker grille and flash assembly. Internally, a CT scan and teardown reveal that the T1’s components, including the mainboard and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, are essentially the same as the U24 Pro, suggesting it is the same phone manufactured with a slightly larger, Philippines-sourced battery and limited to 30W charging. The use of foreign components, particularly the battery, indicates the T1 is unlikely to be produced in large volumes, despite claims of American assembly. Ultimately, the T1 shares the U24 Pro’s fundamental disposability due to a lack of service manuals and spare parts, earning both a low repairability score.
John Q. Hosedrinker