Would you buy a ChatGPT-powered iPhone rival? OpenAI is reportedly developing a smartphone chip, which teases the possibility of a full-blown OpenAI mobile

Date:
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:03:05 +0000

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OpenAI is reportedly working on a smartphone chipset one that would put AI
at its heart and reduce our reliance on apps.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter OpenAI is reportedly developing a smartphone chipset, which teases the possibility of a full-blown OpenAI-powered smartphone If it comes to fruition, it probably won't launch before 2028 This chipset (or phone) could reduce the focus on apps and
instead give you access to an agentic AI Claims that OpenAI is working on
some consumer hardware are nothing new, but previously, it was thought that this hardware wouldnt be a phone, but possibly smart glasses , a digital
voice recorder, a wearable pin, or a smart speaker instead. Now, though, it seems OpenAI might be working on a mobile device after all or at the very least, a mobile chipset.

According to Ming-Chi Kuo an analyst with a good track record OpenAI is working with MediaTek and Qualcomm (and with Luxshare as a system co-design and manufacturing partner) to develop smartphone chipsets. Kuo supposes that this could lead to the development of a full-blown, OpenAI-designed smartphone. However, even if it does come to fruition, we might not see this phone for a while, as OpenAI's chipsets reportedly wont be mass-produced
until 2028. Article continues below You may like OpenAI's first ChatGPT
gadget could be a smart speaker with a camera OpenAI reveals the next phase
of AI OpenAI is making an all-in-one 'superapp' that combines Codex, ChatGPT, and Atlas browser for maximum productivity https://t.co/Qqi64OWBM3 April 27, 2026 The end of apps? As far-fetched as this rumor sounds, an OpenAI-powered phone could completely change the smartphone landscape, with a reliance on apps replaced by an agentic AI that can do things for you.

In other words, this phone probably wouldnt run Android, but rather an operating system of OpenAIs own design that puts AI at the forefront. That could give it an advantage over the best iPhones and best Android phones , where AI is an addition rather than the focus.

On the other hand, breaking into the smartphone market with a new operating system doesnt sound easy, particularly when the world is so used to how
phones work now. So, whether an OpenAI phone could become a mainstream device or end up as something niche remains to be seen.

There are also questions around cost and capabilities that we dont have even speculative answers to yet, though Kuo suggests that OpenAI might bundle ChatGPT subscriptions with the phone, if it does come to pass. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

So, would you buy a phone that largely replaces apps with an AI agent that
can carry out tasks on your behalf? Let us know in our poll below.
Personally, I have mixed feelings about AI, but the prospect of redesigning the whole concept of a smartphone is certainly an intriguing one, so at the very least, Ill be interested to see how this turns out assuming it ever
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