NuAns Neo

Updated: 6 months ago

In Short

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

19 February 2017 170 By Richard Devine Sayonara, NuAns, as the company's next phone, the Neo Reloaded, won't be running Windows 10. And that makes us sad.

Part Deux

NuAns Neo 2 gets teased ahead of February 20 reveal

01 February 2017 57 By Dan Thorp-Lancaster It looks like one of the more unique Windows Phones out there, the NuAns Neo, is due for a successor. NuAns has teased that its next project will be unveiled on February 20.

No word yet on specifics

Updated version of NuAns NEO in the works

28 September 2016 51 By John Callaham 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

17 September 2016 44 By John Callaham 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

09 August 2016 187 By John Callaham 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

21 July 2016 137 By Daniel Rubino 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

20 July 2016 44 By Harish Jonnalagadda 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.

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NuAns Neo

In Short

NuAns Neo Specs

NuAns saying sayonara to Windows with the Neo Reloaded

NuAns Neo 2 gets teased ahead of February 20 reveal

Updated version of NuAns NEO in the works

VAIO Phone Biz and NuAns Neo updated

NuAns NEO ends its Kickstarter campaign

How Japan's Windows 10 Mobile usage breaks down

NuAns NEO bundle with case and cover costs $400

Give your new Windows phone a real personalized look

NuAns NEO headed to Kickstarter for global launch

Microsoft dishes on phone future with OEMs

Nuans NEO Windows Phone may be sold outside of Japan

We go hands-on with the Nuans Neo