# OpenAI, the AI giant that popularised generative AI technology, is now looking to expand into hardware.

*genai · news · 2026-05-06 · NDTV Profit*

## Key points

- OpenAI is developing a smartphone functioning as a standalone AI agent, not dependent on third-party apps.
- OpenAI has partnered with both MediaTek and Qualcomm, but MediaTek leads to supply a custom processor.
- The custom processor may use Dimensity 9600 and TSMC's advanced N2P process, targeted for late 2026.
- OpenAI aims to finalize suppliers and specs by early 2027, with mass production in H1 2027.
- A combined 30 million OpenAI smartphones could be shipped during 2027–2028 if plans proceed smoothly.

**Companies:** Apple, Qualcomm, MediaTek
**Countries:** United States, Taiwan

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