Stylish Windows Phone will be available outside of Japan

Microsoft is working hard to woo smartphone users to the Windows Phone ecosystem, but it is getting some assistance. The NuAns Neo was previously released in Japan, but a Kickstarter campaign has been launched to make it available further afield.

The NuAns Neo looks pretty slick and offers plenty of customisation options thanks to its interchangable snap covers, of which there are 64 to choose from currently. The handset features a Snapdragon 617 processor, which means you'll be able to use Windows 10 Mobile's Continuum feature to turn your smartphone into a fully fledged PC. It also boasts a 5-inch 720p display, a 13-megapixel camera, 2GB of RAM, a USB-C connector, and a 3,350mAh battery.

Its Kickstarter campaign is looking to raise $725,000, and an early bird price of $270 will get you the Neo as well as a choice of the two tone cover or a flip case. The Neo will start shipping in November.