India, April 28 -- OpenAI may not be trying to replace the smartphone after all. Instead, it could be building one. A new report suggests that the company is working on its own AI-focused handset, which aims to change how people interact with their devices rather than moving away from them.

According to well-known tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the OpenAI smartphone could be powered by custom chips developed with MediaTek and Qualcomm. Manufacturing is expected to be handled by Luxshare, which also assembles devices for Apple.

Kuo says key decisions around specifications and suppliers could be finalised by late 2026 or early 2027. Mass production is currently targeted for 2028.

He argues that building a mobile phone gives OpenAI full contr...