Communicator

Remember when phones had physical keyboards? Clicks is bringing that feeling back with the Communicator — a message-centric Android phone that looks like a BlackBerry dreamed up in 2026.

The star of the show is the full QWERTY keyboard with tactile keys that feel satisfying to type on. It's not a gimmick — for heavy texters, emailers, and anyone who hates on-screen keyboards, this is a dream come true. The keys are backlit and can be programmed with custom shortcuts for quick access to your favorite apps.

Under the hood, the Communicator runs Android 16 on a MediaTek 4nm chipset (exact model unspecified), paired with 256GB storage and a microSD card slot for expansion. The 4,000mAh battery should easily last a full day, and it even has built-in Qi2 magnets for magnetic wireless charging and accessories.

The phone features a customizable LED that changes colors based on which app is pushing notifications — a clever way to know who's messaging you without looking at the screen. It supports Bluetooth, NFC, and both NanoSIM and eSIM.

At $399 for early reservations (regular price $499), it's not cheap, but it's positioned as a premium companion to your main iPhone, Galaxy, or Pixel — though it can certainly be used as a daily driver. It ships in three colors: Smoke, Clover, and Onyx.

If you've been mourning the death of the physical keyboard phone, the Clicks Communicator is the answer. It's niche, sure, but for the right person — the productivity obsessive, the keyboard enthusiast — this is the most exciting phone release of 2026.