OpenAI Reportedly Working on an AI Smartphone to Rival iPhone
OpenAI is reportedly developing a smartphone to compete with the iPhone, marking a shift from its previous hardware strategy. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo indicates that MediaTek and Qualcomm will supply chips, with production set to begin in 2028. The device aims to leverage AI agents for a more integrated user experience, potentially transforming smartphone interaction.
- ▪OpenAI's new smartphone project represents a significant change from its earlier focus on non-phone hardware.
- ▪Mass production of the smartphone is scheduled for 2028, with chip specifications to be finalized by early 2027.
- ▪The smartphone is expected to enhance user interaction through AI agents that utilize real-time context.
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OpenAI Reportedly Working on an AI Smartphone to Rival iPhoneMonday April 27, 2026 6:53 am PDT by Hartley CharltonOpenAI is working on a smartphone in what appears to be a significant reversal from previous reports that the company had no plans to enter the phone market, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo shared the findings from his latest supply chain checks in a post on X, saying MediaTek and Qualcomm are the chosen chip partners and Luxshare Precision Industry is the exclusive manufacturing partner, with mass production scheduled for 2028. Exact chip specifications and additional suppliers are expected to be finalized by late 2026 or the first quarter of 2027.
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