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# 3999元的AI手机到底有多强？STEPX Neo上手实测：AI智能体真的能替你办事？

Geek說實話, 13 October 2026, YouTube. 145 views as of 13 October 2026.
Kind: Review. Language: Chinese.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8gO7omyFrI

## Why it is here

Short Chinese hands-on (2:36) with the STEPX Neo on launch day; the title gives the price as 3,999 yuan and asks whether the phone's agent can really run errands for the user. Small channel (about 145 views when added); price to be checked against StepFun's own page. No timeline entry yet (see `data/upcoming/2026-10-13-stepfun-stepx-neo-phone-launch`).

## Description (written by Gemini from the video)

**Summary**  
This hands-on preview from tech channel *Geek 說實話* covers the launch of StepFun’s STEPX Neo AI agent smartphone at an event on October 13, 2026. The host inspects the phone’s hardware specifications, external dot-matrix secondary display, audio array, and core Step AOS agent features including automated app tasks and on-device code generation via Step Studio.

**What is shown**  
- [00:05] The launch venue and hands-on experience area showcasing the STEPX Neo in both Carbon Black and Silicon Silver finishes.  
- [00:22] The "About Phone" settings screen showing device hardware specifications and Step AOS software version.  
- [00:35] Close-ups of the rear camera module, backplate detailing, and the secondary LED dot-matrix display indicating agent and battery status.  
- [00:46] Inspection of the phone frame and the top microphone array, followed by a live test at [01:03] where the presenter uses normal speaking volume amidst heavy venue background music to instruct the Amoo assistant to turn on airplane mode ("开启飞行模式").  
- [01:27] Step AOS user interface: the default home screen boots directly into an AI agent prompt, with a swipe leading to the standard app grid.  
- [01:43] Amoo agent executing a simulated automated task ordering coffee from the Starbucks app.  
- [02:03] Using Step Studio on-device to build and immediately play a functional "2048" mini-game.  

**Claims & numbers**  
- **Price and Availability:** The presenter states the phone is priced at 3,999 RMB for a single 16GB + 256GB configuration, with pre-orders open immediately and general availability beginning October 16 [00:10, 00:43].  
- **Hardware Specifications:** The presenter details a 6.36-inch OLED screen (2670×1200 resolution), 5th generation Snapdragon 8 mobile platform, 6,260 mAh battery with 80W fast charging, ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and a dual rear camera system (50 MP main + 8 MP ultra-wide) [00:24–00:42].  
- **Weight and Design:** The phone weighs 195 grams and features a "retro-future" design with a secondary rear matrix display [01:12, 01:22].  
- **Audio System:** Equipped with a 6-microphone array and a dedicated low-power audio perception chip designed for reliable voice commands in noisy environments [00:49].  
- **Step Studio & Token Plan:** The presenter notes the pioneer version includes a 12-month STEPX Token Plan offering 10 billion tokens per month [02:16].

**Notable quotes**  
- [00:46] "个人认为它最大的亮点是「听觉增强系统」啊，机身呢采用了六麦克风阵列……"  
- [01:07] "这一点对于一部 AI 智能体手机而言非常重要。"  
- [02:09] "而我认为呢，正是这个 Step Studio 让 STEPX Neo 值 4000 块这个价格。"

**Assessment**  
This is a hands-on event review featuring genuine live footage of the physical device and its software running in a public demo hall. The voice recognition test and the 2048 mini-game are demonstrated live on-screen, while the food ordering sequence operates through standard automated UI script simulation.

_Described by gemini-3.8-flash on 2026-10-13 from the video's audio and frames._