OpenAI’s rumored AI-focused smartphone could launch earlier than expected, according to new reports by Kuo, the same guy who’s responsible for leaks and predictions regarding Apple products. The device is now said to enter mass production in the first half of 2027.
Previous reports suggested that the OpenAI smartphone would enter mass production in 2028. However, the timeline has reportedly been moved forward to the first half of 2027.
OpenAI smartphone specifications
Early details about the OpenAI smartphone suggest that it will have a strong focus on AI performance and imaging. The device is expected to be powered by a custom MediaTek Dimensity 9600 chipset, built using TSMC’s N2P process. It is also rumored that MediaTek will be the exclusive supplier of the processor.
For AI workloads, the smartphone may include a dual-NPU architecture, designed to handle advanced on-device processing especially with AI. In terms of memory and storage, the device is tipped to use LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.0 storage for faster performance and efficiency.
On the security side, the device is rumored to support pKVM and inline hashing, which are designed to improve system-level protection. If development continues as planned, shipments of the OpenAI smartphone could reach up to 30 million units across 2027 and 2028.
Source: Ming-Chi Kuo
