# Chinese Company Claims to Have the First 'AI Agentic Phone' StepFun unveils its AI-powered phone ahead of OpenAI. - **Source:** [GSMArena.com - Latest articles](https://brifing.si/source/ae58cd90-1e26-4445-9a9c-963b7954a50c) - **Published:** 2026-07-13 - **Topic:** [Data & AI](https://brifing.si/c/data-ai) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/15fae8bd-e125-481b-9095-a69af1040f08 ## StepFun's AI Phone StepFun, a company founded in China, claims to have produced the world's first 'AI agentic phone.' This phone aims to surpass major players like OpenAI. ## Features of StepX Neo StepX Neo is equipped with the Step AOS operating system and a personal AI assistant named Step Amoo. This system aims to solve fundamental issues of AI agents such as memory, decision-making, and execution. ## Technological Innovations StepFun states that its phone performs AI processes both on-device and in the cloud. This provides cloud access for complex tasks while ensuring the security of personal data. ## Step Edge LLM StepFun claims that its LLM, Step Edge, leads in 29 authoritative benchmarks. However, the details of these benchmarks have not yet been disclosed. ## Design and Partnerships StepX Neo features an LED display on the back reminiscent of Nothing phones. The company announced partnerships with Chinese apps like Meituan, Alipay, and Baidu. ## Future Expectations StepFun's initiative could be a significant step for the future of AI phones. However, these claims need to be supported by a tangible product at this stage. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.gsmarena.com/an_unlikely_chinese_company_is_promising_the_first_ai_agentic_phone-news-73695.php — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._