OpenAI Reportedly Working on an AI Smartphone to Rival iPhone
OpenAI is reportedly developing an AI-focused smartphone set for mass production in 2028, marking a shift from its earlier stance of avoiding phone hardware, with MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Luxshare as key partners. The device aims to support continuous, context-aware AI agents by integrating tightly with both hardware and software. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes the smartphone’s ability to capture real-time user data makes it ideal for next-gen AI interactions. This move would position OpenAI in direct competition with Apple’s iPhone ecosystem.
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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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