OpenAI plans to launch a smartphone in 2028 powered by custom processors developed in collaboration with MediaTek and Qualcomm. The smartphone is rumored to focus on AI applications with chip specifications expected to be finalized by late 2026 or early 2027.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed on Twitter that mass production of the device is set to begin in 2028. OpenAI’s recent partnership with Broadcom for custom AI chips targeted at next-generation computer clusters suggests a significant venture into the smartphone market.
— 郭明錤｜Ming-Chi Kuo (@mingchikuo) April 27, 2026
Kuo stated that critical design considerations for the processors will include power consumption, memory management, and the execution of small AI models. The company aims for its processors to handle complex tasks using cloud AI, similar to existing high-end Android devices.
The finalized specifications and details regarding suppliers are anticipated by late 2026 or the first quarter of 2027. Future processors from OpenAI are expected to prioritize AI capabilities over traditional specifications, potentially featuring extensive always-on functionality to enhance user context understanding.
