Clicks returns to CES2026 with physical keyboard products that carry a clear nostalgic character, and at the same time unveils its first smartphone directed at communication, not consumption, to serve as a second phone dedicated primarily to messaging.
The company launches its new phone called Clicks Communicator, and provides it with a tactile keyboard, a 4-inch OLED screen, and a 3.5 mm headphones port, with support for microSD cards with a capacity of up to 2 TB. The system is based on Android 16 with hardware-level encryption to enhance security.
Although Clicks focuses on separating “content creation” from this device, it comes with a 50-megapixel rear camera and a 24-megapixel front camera. The system also supports NFC payment technologies via Google Pay, in addition to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The 4000 mAh battery is charged via USB-C or wireless charging.
The phone recalls the design of classic BlackBerry and Palm devices, but incorporates modern features such as a fingerprint sensor built into the space button, and a smart alert light that the company calls Signal LED, which allows notifications to be customized according to applications or contacts.
This trend comes within the wave of simple or “minimal” phones that seek to reduce digital distraction. Although the device is marketed as a second phone, some users may see it as a primary device, but the idea of having two phones with different lines remains questionable. Pre-order starts at $399, rising to $499 on February 27.
In a related context, Clicks offers the Power Keyboard for those who prefer to use a physical keyboard with their traditional phones. The panel is based on a full QWERTY layout with directional buttons and a number row, and is installed via MagSafe or Qi2.
It also contains a 2150 mAh battery to support charging the phone during use, with the ability to rotate the device to the horizontal or vertical position in a design reminiscent of the T-Mobile Sidekick phone.
The panel is compatible with iOS and Android, and can be connected via Bluetooth to tablets, smart TVs, and even virtual reality glasses. Pre-orders begin on January 2, with an official launch in the spring at $110, or $80 early bird price.
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