- Chinese smartphone maker Honor mocked the Trump Mobile T1 phone in a recent social media post.
- This suggests that the Trump Mobile product is “made in China”
- Trump Mobile previously claimed the device was made in the United States, but now only says it was assembled there.
Smartphone maker Honor has suggested that the upcoming Trump Mobile T1 phone will be “made in China” in a playful new social media post.
The post appeared on the official Honor UK X account and mocks a recent ad for the Trump Mobile device. The short Trump Mobile video, which appears to be at least partially AI-generated, showed off the gaudy gold handset and was accompanied by a caption saying it was going to start shipping this week.
“If you’re looking for a Gold phone made in China, can we suggest something a little more…premium?” Honor wrote in response to Trump Mobile’s post, complementing her message with a cheeky winking emoji and an image of the brand. Honor Magic 8 Pro in its Sunrise Gold color.
If you’re in the market for a Gold phone made in China, can we suggest something a little more…premium? 😉 pic.twitter.com/KNK35DfOmhMay 15, 2026
Trump Mobile initially claimed that the T1 phone would be built in the United States, although references to this claim were removed from the official branding sometime after the device was first revealed in 2025.
Now, the Trump Mobile website describes the phone as being “shaped by American innovation” with “American teams helping to guide design and quality,” although it doesn’t specify where it’s made.
In a recent statement to PK Press Club, Trump Mobile CEO Pat O’Brien said the product was “assembled in the United States,” which is a much less ambitious claim but at least seems more achievable.
Trump Mobile confirmed that the T1 phone features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 50 MP primary lens, an 8 MP ultra-wide lens, a 50 MP 2x telephoto lens, and a 5,000 mAh battery.
It’s also powered by the rather dated Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 SoC and runs Android 15. Ouch.
These specs have led to speculation that the T1 phone is simply a rebranded Wingtech Revvl 7 Pro 5G, which has a very similar spec sheet. The Wingtech Revvl 7 Pro 5G was initially launched in 2025 and is manufactured in China. It is already available in the United States through T-Mobile.
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