Clicks Technology unveiled its new Communicator smartphone alongside a unique Power Keyboard accessory at CES 2026, targeting users who crave a physical QWERTY experience.
Communicator Smartphone: Specifications and Features
The Clicks Communicator is an Android-based smartphone designed for messaging and communication functions. Company representatives have stated the device is intended as a secondary or complementary phone for users who want to manage communications separately from their primary device, or as a standalone phone with SIM slot capability.
Design and Physical Attributes- Dimensions: 131.5mm in height.
- Weight: 170 grams.
- Body: Aluminum frame with a polycarbonate body and a removable backplate.
- Colors: Available in Smoke, Clover, and Onyx.
- Back Covers: Interchangeable back covers are supported.
- Size: 4.03-inch OLED touchscreen.
- Keyboard: Full QWERTY physical keyboard with a number row, a red Clicks key for custom shortcuts, and a spacebar with an integrated fingerprint sensor. The keys are 43% larger than those on Clicks' previous keyboard cases.
- Touch Sensitivity: The keyboard surface is touch-sensitive for scrolling.
- Prompt Key: A button on the right side of the phone for voice-to-text recording when pressed and held. The company has stated future updates will include note-taking and AI app integration.
- Processor: 4nm MediaTek chip with 5G support.
- Operating System: The device has been reported to launch with various Android versions in different announcements (Android 15, 16, and 17). The company later confirmed the final launch software will be Android 17.
- Storage: 256GB internal, expandable up to 2TB via microSD card.
- Battery: 4,450mAh (increased from an earlier reported 4,000mAh) using silicon-carbon technology. Supports USB-C and wireless charging (Qi2 standard).
- Cameras: 50MP rear camera with optical image stabilization; 24MP front camera.
- Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack.
- Connectivity: Dual-SIM capability (one physical SIM, one eSIM), NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi.
- Security: Five years of security updates; hardware-level encryption is included.
- Launcher: Integrates a customized version of the Niagara Launcher, displaying messages and pending alerts from applications (including Gmail, WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram) on the home screen for keyboard-based review and response.
- Signal LED: A customizable notification light surrounding the side button, configurable with different colors and patterns to distinguish messages and notifications. This feature can be disabled.
- Pre-order Price: $399 USD (plus $30 for shipping and duties). A $199 deposit secures a reservation.
- Launch Price: $499 USD.
- Shipping Timeline: The company has committed to shipping before the end of 2026, with a development timeline including prototype units in June 2026, certifications in Q3 2026, and production in Q4 2026.
Power Keyboard Accessory
The Clicks Power Keyboard is a magnetic, sliding physical keyboard accessory that functions as a wireless power bank.
Design and Compatibility- Attachment: Attaches to the back of compatible smartphones via MagSafe or Qi2 standards.
- Form Factor: The keyboard slides up from behind the phone, resembling a slider design. It accommodates both vertical and horizontal orientations.
- Compatibility: Compatible with iPhone 12 models and newer, Google Pixel 10, and other Qi2-compatible Apple and Android devices. It connects via Bluetooth, allowing use without physical attachment.
- Battery: Built-in 2,150mAh battery that can charge the connected phone at 5W Qi wireless charging.
- Keyboard Layout: QWERTY keypad with a dedicated number row and utility buttons.
- Customization: Keyboard behavior, backlighting, and other preferences are configured via the Clicks app on Android and iOS.
- Weight: 180 grams.
- Pre-order Price: $79 USD (early bird) or $80 USD.
- Standard Price: $109 USD.
- Shipping Timeline: Expected to launch in Spring 2026.