OpenAI is exploring development of a smartphone that would run ChatGPT, with mass production targeted for early 2027, according to supply chain analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo. The company's first hardware product would be a phone rather than a device designed by Jony Ive, and would use a customized MediaTek Dimensity 9600 processor. Kuo said the chip would feature an enhanced image signal processor for improved visual sensing, and the device could include LPDDR6 memory, UFS 5.0 storage, and a dual‑NPU architecture to handle language and vision AI tasks simultaneously. He projected combined shipments of 30 million units between 2027 and 2028, comparable to a flagship Samsung model. The announcement follows reports that OpenAI is fast‑tracking the project, though no official confirmation has been provided. The timeline and specifications remain unverified, and it is unclear whether OpenAI will proceed with the handset.