According to TechCrunch’s report on April 28, citing the latest report from industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has accurately reported on Apple hardware plans multiple times, OpenAI is working with MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Luxshare Precision to develop a smart phone. Kuo said that specifications and parts suppliers are expected to be finalized by the end of 2026 or the first quarter of 2027, with mass production expected to begin in 2028.
Kuo Report: Hardware Partner Structure and Timeline
Based on Kuo’s analyst report, the chip for OpenAI’s smart phone is jointly designed by OpenAI, MediaTek, and Qualcomm; Luxshare Precision serves as the joint design and manufacturing partner.
In the report, Kuo said that device specifications and parts suppliers are expected to be finalized by the end of 2026 or the first quarter of 2027, with mass production expected to begin in 2028.
Design Concept of AI Agents Replacing Applications
According to Kuo’s report, the design concept for OpenAI’s smart phone is intended to replace traditional applications with AI agents by continuously understanding the user’s usage context to complete tasks. Kuo said the device will adopt a combination of small on-device models and cloud models to handle different types of requests.
Kuo also said that, by having its own hardware platform, OpenAI can avoid the current limitations imposed by Apple and Google on application development processes and system access permissions, and directly obtain more data on users’ usage habits; TechCrunch’s report also cited that ChatGPT’s weekly active users are currently approaching one billion.
Background on the Timeline for OpenAI’s First Hardware Product
Based on earlier public statements by OpenAI Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane, OpenAI expects to release its first hardware product in the second half of 2026. Some prior reports indicated that the first hardware could be a headphone-type product, while Kuo’s latest report points to a smart phone development plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Kuo’s report say the hardware partners for OpenAI’s smart phone are?
According to TechCrunch’s April 28 report citing Kuo’s analyst report, the smart phone chip is jointly designed by OpenAI, MediaTek, and Qualcomm, with Luxshare Precision serving as the joint design and manufacturing partner.
What is the timeline for mass production and specification finalization for OpenAI’s smart phone?
According to Kuo’s report, device specifications and parts suppliers are expected to be finalized by the end of 2026 or the first quarter of 2027, with mass production expected to begin in 2028.
What is the specific design approach for OpenAI’s phone using AI agents to replace applications?
According to Kuo’s report, the design is intended to have AI agents continuously understand the user’s usage context to complete tasks, using a combination of on-device models and cloud models, and to avoid the current limitations on system access by Apple and Google through its own hardware platform.
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