Clicks Communicator brings back a physical smartphone keyboard and 3.5mm jack

Clicks’ new Clicks Communicator is a standalone Android phone with a physical keyboard, a 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD expansion; Clicks says it will ship later this year with an early-bird price of $399 and a full price of $499.

Clicks unveiled the Clicks Communicator at CES 2026, presenting a compact smartphone that pairs a small AMOLED screen with a physical keyboard. The company first gained attention for keyboard attachments launched in 2024. The device runs Android 16 with a custom Niagara Launcher and prioritises messaging and productivity apps. Clicks positions the Communicator as a typing-focused device that can also serve as a secondary phone. Key details: - Physical keyboard below a 4.03-inch AMOLED display with 1080 x 1200 pixels. - Android 16 with a custom Niagara Launcher and messaging apps (WhatsApp, Slack, Gmail) featured up front. - Single 50MP rear camera, 4,000 mAh battery, and 256GB internal storage. - microSD card slot supporting up to 2TB and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. - Side button for quick voice memos and swappable back covers for different styles. - Clicks says the phone will ship later this year and is available to reserve at an early-bird price of $399, with a full price of $499. Summary: The Clicks Communicator emphasises tactile typing and straightforward productivity rather than advanced multimedia features. Its hardware choices — physical keyboard, headphone jack and expandable storage — echo earlier business-focused phones. Clicks plans to ship the device later this year and is taking reservations at an early-bird price; wider availability details are pending.