StepFun launches STEPX Neo AI agent smartphone at 3,999 yuan
pstAsiatech · x · 2026-10-14
Chinese AI startup StepFun officially launched its first AI agent smartphone, the STEPX Neo early-access edition, priced at 3,999 yuan ($597). The software-focused startup built its own OS to bypass traditional tech gatekeepers, highlighting an emerging battle over how consumers interact with AI on personal devices.
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