OpenAI phone reportedly lands early next year – do you want one?

Source: 9to5Google

OpenAI Smartphone Development Accelerates

OpenAI is reportedly speeding up development on its first smartphone, with a potential debut as early as the first half of 2027. The idea of an OpenAI phone moved a step closer to reality last week when analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo revealed that the company was in the early stages of building a device centered on AI agents, originally targeting a 2028 launch.

Updated Timeline

• Previous estimate: 2028 launch Source
• Current estimate: First half of 2027 Source

Kuo now expects the first OpenAI phone could be available as early as early next year.

Expected Specifications

• Processor: Customized MediaTek Dimensity 9600
  • Upgraded image signal processor for improved HDR output
  • Dual‑architecture NPU
• Memory & Storage: LPDDR6 RAM, UFS 5.0 storage
• Design focus: AI‑centric performance

Kuo projects around 30 million shipments across 2027 and 2028 combined, assuming development proceeds smoothly.

Market Outlook & Reader Question

The 9to5Google Weekender explores the underlying “why” behind an OpenAI phone. We’d like to hear from you:

Would you want an OpenAI phone?