NuAns Neo

19 Feb 2016

The Neo from NuAns is a unique Windows phone, in that the customizable device lets users choose both a top and bottom cover for the back of the phone. There are a total of 64 combinations, including wood, suede and various other textures.

Good looks aren’t the only thing the Neo has to offer though. It’s sporting a 5-inch 1280x720 display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. The phone also supports Continuum and carries a USB Type-C port on board.

NuAns Neo Specs

Windows 10 Mobile
5-inch 1280×720 display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor running at 1.5GHz
2GB of RAM
16GB of storage, with a microSD card
13MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera
3,350mAh battery
USB Type-C connection with support for Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0 technology

So long. Farewell. Auf Wiedersehen.

NuAns saying sayonara to Windows with the Neo Reloaded

Richard Devine 3 years ago 170

Sayonara, NuAns, as the company's next phone, the Neo Reloaded, won't be running Windows 10. And that makes us sad.

No word yet on specifics

Updated version of NuAns NEO in the works

John Callaham 4 years ago 51

Japan-based NuAns has confirmed it is working on an updated version of its NEO smartphone with Windows 10 Mobile. However, the specifics on what will be changed have not yet been revealed.

New additions

VAIO Phone Biz and NuAns Neo updated

John Callaham 4 years ago 44

A new report claim that the VAIO Phone Biz and NuAns Neo smartphones, both from Japan and both with Windows 10 Mobile, are now getting the Windows 10 Anniversary Update.

Not even close

NuAns NEO ends its Kickstarter campaign

John Callaham 4 years ago 187

The Kickstarter campaign to help bring the Japan-based NuAns NEO phone with Windows 10 Mobile to everyone else in the world has officially ended, and it did not make its set fundraising goal of $725,000.

A different picture

How Japan's Windows 10 Mobile usage breaks down

Daniel Rubino 4 years ago 137

New data collected from AdDuplex reveal how Japan's usage of Windows 10 Mobile differs radically from the rest of the global market.

A unique phone

NuAns NEO bundle with case and cover costs $400

Harish Jonnalagadda 4 years ago 44

The highly customizable NuAns NEO is on Kickstarter, where it has received pledges worth $125,000 toward a total of $750,000 with 20 days to go. The makers of the phone have introduced a new tier that allows you to pick up the handset as well as a TWOTONE cover and a FLIP case for $400.

CREATE YOUR OWN PHONE

Give your new Windows phone a real personalized look

Rich Edmonds 4 years ago 77

The NuAns Neo is an interesting device that will allow you to customize the look of the phone with interchangeable covers. It's now available on Kickstarter

Get Pumped!

NuAns NEO headed to Kickstarter for global launch

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 4 years ago 118

The NuAns NEO, an incredibly unique and customizable Windows 10 phone currently available in Japan, is headed for a worldwide launch via Kickstarter later this month.

Pour a cup of coffee and pull up a chair this is a beast

Microsoft dishes on phone future with OEMs

Jason Ward 4 years ago 124

As OEM partners bring more Windows phones to market we must change or perspective from the "Lumia dominant" view that Microsoft first-party hardware equals Windows phone.

Going wide

Nuans NEO Windows Phone may be sold outside of Japan

Daniel Rubino 4 years ago 113

A recent email suggests that Japan's Trinity may be readying their distinctive Nuans NEO Windows Phone for the rest of the global market.

Poll time

Would you buy the NuAns NEO outside of Japan?

Daniel Rubino 4 years ago 157

The NuAns NEO is one of the most unique Windows Phones to date, but you can only buy it in Japan. Should the company release it globally? Would you buy one? Take our poll and let them know!