Purism’s Liberty Phone Challenges Industry Norms with “Made in USA” Success

🗝️ Key Points

• Purism, a California-based company, is redefining the notion that American-made smartphones are unprofitable.
• Their flagship product, the Liberty Phone, has been profitable for two consecutive years, dispelling the myth that U.S.-manufactured phones cannot succeed.
• Contrary to previous beliefs, Purism founder Todd Weaver Claims that given time, U.S.

Purism, a California-based company, is redefining the notion that American-made smartphones are unprofitable. Their flagship product, the Liberty Phone, has been profitable for two consecutive years, dispelling the myth that U.S.-manufactured phones cannot succeed. Contrary to previous beliefs, Purism founder Todd Weaver claims that given time, U.S. companies can produce smartphones at similar costs to Apple’s (AAPL, Financial) products made abroad.

Produced near San Diego, the Liberty Phone costs about $650, only slightly more than its Chinese counterpart. Designed for security-conscious users, it features hardware switches that physically disconnect connectivity functions, offering more safety than regular software methods. Its open-source operating system, PureOS, allows for inspection of its code, unlike Apple’s iOS.

Priced at $1,999, Liberty Phone targets government agencies and privacy-focused consumers, including high-profile clients like the FBI. Although Purism faces challenges with a shortage of manufacturing talent and supply chain issues, the company is raising funds to address these and improve app compatibility. Despite the technical hurdles, the Liberty Phone Remains Purism’s best-seller, with significant room for growth should U.S. tariffs persist.

MORE IN INSIDE INVESTMENT NEWS

Archer tanks 8% after air taxi maker sells additional 85 million shares, buys LA-area airport

Published: Friday, November 7, 2025 · 9:06 PM

Block sinks 7% after weak third quarter results miss Wall Street estimates

Published: Friday, November 7, 2025 · 9:06 PM