StepStar Announces STEPX Neo: First Large-Model Native AI Agent Smartphone
StepStar has officially announced the STEPX Neo preview edition, its first large-model native AI agent smartphone powered by a Snapdragon 8-series chip and 16GB+256GB storage. Priced at 3,999 RMB for the full stack, the device features a retro-futuristic design, a dual-screen linkage system, and the Step AOS 1.0 operating system built natively for AI agents. This launch represents a novel hardware-software integration approach in the mobile AI device market by shifting from traditional app-centric workflows to a native agent-centric operating system. It highlights how large language models are moving deeper into device architecture, potentially reshaping user interactions with mobile technology. The STEPX Neo features an auditory enhancement system combining a six-microphone array, a low-power audio perception chip, and Whisper 1.0, consuming only 1.2% battery over 24 hours in standby. Buyers also receive a 12-month STEPX Token Plan offering billions of tokens monthly and eligibility for the 'Step Amoo Growth Plan' upgrade program.
## BACKGROUND
StepStar is an artificial intelligence company focusing on foundational large language models and multi-modal intelligence. Large-model native smartphones and agentic systems aim to bypass traditional app interfaces, allowing AI agents to seamlessly execute cross-application tasks and maintain long-term user memory directly at the OS level.