Which smartphone does the world’s richest man, Elon Musk use? Here is what we spotted
Follow UsViral courtroom photo shows Musk holding a deep blue iPhone 17 Pro model
Sighting contrasts with his past hints about building a Tesla smartphone
Musk has previously praised iPhone cameras and is known to use Apple devices
If you are like me and wonder which phone the world’s richest man uses, the mystery appears to be solved now. Businessman Elon Musk, who owns Tesla and X (formerly Twitter), was spotted holding what appears to be an Apple iPhone 17 Pro while arriving at a federal courtroom in California for a hearing related to his ongoing legal dispute with OpenAI.
SurveyIn a post that is surfacing online, Elon Musk was seen holding an iPhone in a deep blue finish. It has sparked interest not just because of Musk’s status, but also due to his past comments about potentially creating an alternative smartphone. Even after those hints, the latest sighting suggests that he continues to rely on mainstream flagship devices.
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Musk has previously been associated with the iPhone. In previous online interactions, he praised Apple’s camera performance, particularly in photography and video. His previous comments during discussions about the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max suggested that he was using an iPhone at the time.
When it comes to top tech executives, smartphone preferences vary widely. Mark Zuckerberg is frequently seen using Samsung Galaxy Ultra devices, while Bill Gates is known to prefer foldable phones such as the Galaxy Z Fold series. Tim Cook typically uses the most recent iPhone, while Sundar Pichai frequently switches between Pixel devices and other smartphones for testing.
Musk’s image with an iPhone went viral during a high-profile case against OpenAI, which he co-founded in 2015. In his lawsuit, he claims that OpenAI has betrayed its users by transitioning to a for-profit structure and receiving investments from companies like Microsoft. He also stated that this lawsuit is for humanity and made some big claims about AI. Tap here to read more.
