OpenAI might be fast-tracking its AI phone with a powerful new MediaTek chip

TL;DR OpenAI is now expected to launch its first AI phone sooner, with mass production tipped for the first half of 2027. MediaTek is reportedly now the frontrunner to supply the device’s processors, which could be a customized Dimensity 9600 built on TSMC’s advanced N2P node. The chip is said to prioritize AI and vision features, including a dual-NPU design, upgraded ISP for HDR sensing, and next-gen memory and storage.