On 13 October 2026, in Shanghai, the company StepX Terminal unveiled the STEPX Neo Pioneer Edition — the first smartphone built around a large model with agentic AI. The device received a full-stack price of 3999 yuan, which includes the handset itself, the Step AOS 1.0 operating system, and access to Step models.
The STEPX Neo is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 series processor, 16 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of internal storage. The screen is a 6,36-inch OLED with a resolution of 1.5K and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. On the rear panel there is an additional MiniLED display for visualizing the state of the Amoo agent. The main camera is 50 MP with optical stabilization, plus a 8 MP ultra-wide, while the front camera is 32 MP. The battery capacity is about 6200 mAh with support for 80 W charging.
The main feature is the agentic AI Amoo, integrated at the system level. Six microphones and a low-power audio chip with the Whisper 1.0 algorithm make it possible to recognize speech even in noisy environments, consuming only 1,2 % of the charge per day. Step AOS 1.0 provides long-term memory, task planning, and the agent's direct access to system functions. Buyers receive 12 months at 10 billion tokens per month and the Step Studio tool for creating applications in natural language.
The smartphone is compatible with Android 16 and integrated with Alipay, Tencent, and other services. However, there are still no full-fledged independent reviews of performance and battery life — the device is only just entering the market. The configuration is average by 2026 standards, and the emphasis is on software and the ecosystem rather than on hardware.
In China, the STEPX Neo is positioned as an alternative to ordinary smartphones with AI features layered on top. For 3999 yuan, the user gets not just a handset, but entry into an agentic ecosystem with tokens included. For those ready to experiment with new interaction scenarios, this is an interesting proposition; everyone else should wait for the first real tests.
