OpenAI's smartphone would have a specific date. According to new information from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the device could enter production in the first half of 2027, moving up the schedule initially planned for 2028.
It should be noted that
Sam Altman's company aims to ship around 30 million units during 2027 and 2028.
What processor would OpenAI's smartphone have and who would manufacture it
Kuo provided details about the chip that would power the device. Although
OpenAI would be exploring collaborations with MediaTek and Qualcomm for the processor design, MediaTek would be best positioned to develop it.
Sam Altman's company aims to ship around 30 million cell phones during 2027 and 2028.
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The proposal would aim for a customized version based on the
Dimensity 9600, a chip that has not yet been officially announced and whose arrival is expected by the end of the year.
Regarding the device's manufacturing, the analyst did not confirm whether Luxshare, a supplier with experience in technological assembly, would continue to be in charge of that task, something that had been assured in previous leaks.
Why OpenAI Wants to Enter the Smartphone Market
The reason behind this project goes beyond competing in the mobile market. According to Kuo, OpenAI believes that the phone is the most suitable device for recording the user's daily activity, a context that is key for an
artificial intelligence to anticipate their needs and offer real-time help.
According to new information from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the device could enter production in the first half of 2027. (AP photo/Peter Morgan)
The idea is not to develop a conventional phone with added
AI functions, but to design a device in which artificial intelligence is the core of the entire experience.
The goal is for the user to speak or make a request and for the AI to search for information, organize actions, and execute processes, reducing the dependence on individual applications.
Without apps or icons: this is what OpenAI's phone interface would look like
The phone that OpenAI is developing would not have traditional apps. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the interface would be based on an AI agent with which the user would interact through natural language, without menus or conventional icons. Access to functions and services would be direct and conversational, which would imply a profound change in the mobile experience as it is known today. The phone that OpenAI is developing would not have traditional apps. (Photo AP/Michael Dwyer, Archive)
Instead of opening
applications for each task, the user would speak to the device and the AI would execute actions, resolve queries, and anticipate needs. Kuo presented a conceptual interface design to illustrate that model and compared it to the current iPhone scheme.
The device's processing would be hybrid. Simple tasks would be executed locally to optimize energy consumption and response speed, while more complex functions would resort to the cloud to ensure more robust performance.
Managing user context would be one of the device's main focuses.
The phone would proactively analyze the user's location, activity, and preferences to offer personalized responses and services before they are requested. Native access to OpenAI services would allow the use of advanced text, image, and voice generation models from the device itself.
The smartphone would not be the only hardware that OpenAI has in mind. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration//File Photo
Regarding the business model, the proposal would combine the sale of hardware with subscriptions that would guarantee continuous updates of the artificial intelligence and access to an open ecosystem for agent developers.
The Other AI Devices OpenAI Would Be Secretly Developing
The
smartphone would not be the only hardware that OpenAI has in mind. According to reports and leaks from media such as Time, the company is working on minimalist prototypes focused on natural interaction with artificial intelligence, away from the conventional format of phones.
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One of the most mentioned devices is a
smart pen capable of recording handwritten notes and recording voice messages with direct ChatGPT integration. The device would digitize the writing instantly and function as a personal assistant for continuous use, offering contextual responses based on what the user writes or says.
The other prototype that has come to light is a portable audio accessory, similar to headphones or an ear device, designed to give hands-free access to ChatGPT via voice commands. That project would have been developed under the codename “Sweetpea” and would aim for a screenless assistance experience, based exclusively on audio.
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