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There is always a lingering curiosity regarding which phones billionaires use. Do they use some secret prototype? A special device that no one else can buy? Or do they simply use the same phones found in the pockets of most ordinary people? While there are many such questions, a recent revelation has shed new light on the smartphone habits of the world's richest man, Elon Musk—specifically, which phone he actually uses.

The identity of the phone the Tesla and xAI boss uses for his daily needs was recently confirmed by a viral photograph. This image of Musk was captured as he was entering a federal courthouse in California ahead of a hearing in the ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI. In the photo, he is seen holding a dark blue phone that appears to be a model from the iPhone 17 Pro series.

Seeing an iPhone in the hands of the ultra-rich is nothing new; however, seeing one in the hands of a man who has frequently hinted at creating an alternative smartphone—and has even jokingly floated the idea of ​​a "Tesla Phone"—has certainly piqued public interest.

**Elon Musk Has Praised the iPhone**
However, this is not the first time we have seen Musk gravitating toward Apple devices. On several occasions, he has praised the iPhone's camera. A few years ago, when Apple CEO Tim Cook shared photos taken by world-renowned photographers Stephen Wilkes and Reuben Wu—showcasing the capabilities of the iPhone 15 Pro Max—Musk responded on X (formerly Twitter) by remarking that the beauty of the iPhone's photos and videos is "stunning."

**Preferences Vary**
So, is the iPhone the top choice for all billionaires? Not entirely. Many of the world's most powerful tech leaders use either an iPhone or a top-tier Samsung device. For instance, Mark Zuckerberg is frequently spotted with a Samsung Galaxy Ultra phone, as he appreciates the flexibility offered by the Android operating system. Bill Gates favors the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold for its productivity-related benefits, while Tim Cook, naturally, uses the latest iPhone. Sundar Pichai is said to alternate between using the newest Pixel devices and other devices for testing purposes. Their preferences vary according to their roles; some lead the companies that manufacture these devices, while others make their choices based on personal preference and ecosystem.

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