Stepx neo unveiled as first ai-powered smartphone with snapdragon 8 chip

On October 13, 2026, StepX unveiled its first AI-native smartphone, the StepX Neo, with a preorder launch and a full-price release scheduled for October 16. The device features a Snapdragon 8 chip, 16GB RAM, and 256GB storage, available in carbon black and silver variants. Priced at 3,999 yuan, the package includes the phone, StepAOS, Step Studio, and Step models. Preorder customers receive 12 months of free STEPX Token Plan, offering monthly access to 100 billion tokens for AI development. The StepX Amoo Growth Program rewards the first 10,000 users with 'Starship Tickets' for free device upgrades over five years. The StepX Neo features a retro-futuristic design with AI-themed elements and a smart audio system with six microphones and Whisper 1.0 for voice recognition. StepAOS 1.0 integrates memory, task management, and security for AI agents. Step 5 Preview now integrates with Tencent WorkBuddy, enabling AI-driven office tasks. StepX has partnered with over 100 companies, including Alipay, Tencent, and Didi, to expand its ecosystem. Step Studio, the first AI-native IDE, allows developers to create apps and agents using natural language.