Smartphones are great at many things, but being calm is not one of them. Every slab of glass today is designed to pull you into feeds, videos, and notifications that never end. Clicks thinks that is a problem worth fixing.
The company best known for its BlackBerry-style Clicks Keyboard for iPhone has now introduced a full device of its own. It is called the Clicks Communicator, and it runs Android 16 with one very clear goal. Communication first. Everything else comes second.
This is not meant to replace your iPhone or primary Android phone. It is meant to sit beside it.
A Phone Designed to Be a Companion, Not a Replacement
Clicks is openly pitching the Communicator as a second phone. The idea is simple. Keep your main phone for photos, apps, and entertainment. Use the Communicator when you want to reply, write, or stay reachable without getting distracted.
This makes the Clicks Communicator very different from most modern phones. It is not chasing specs or screen time. It is chasing intent.
The device boots into a custom Android launcher that puts messaging and email front and center. Apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, and Gmail live right on the home screen. There is no visual pressure to scroll endlessly or open social feeds.
If you are someone who likes the idea of a focused work phone, this approach will immediately make sense.
Physical Keyboard Comes Standard
The most obvious feature is the physical keyboard. Like the Clicks Keyboard accessory, the Communicator brings back real keys for typing.
For anyone who grew up on BlackBerry devices, this will feel familiar. For everyone else, it will feel refreshingly deliberate.
Typing on glass is fast, but it is also mindless. A physical keyboard slows you down just enough to think about what you are writing. That matters when the device is meant for messages, emails, and work conversations.
Clicks also added a dedicated Prompt Key on the side of the phone. Press and hold it, and you can dictate a message instead of typing. It is a small touch, but it fits the idea of fast communication without friction.
Hardware that Favors Practicality Over Trends
The Clicks Communicator hardware is solid without trying to compete with flagship phones.
You get a 4,000 mAh battery, which should comfortably last a full day of messaging and calls. Storage is generous at 256GB, and there is a microSD card slot that supports up to 2TB. That alone makes it more flexible than most modern phones.
There is also a 3.5mm headphone jack. That detail alone tells you who this phone is for.
Camera hardware is respectable, with a 50 megapixel rear camera and a 24 megapixel front camera. This is not a photography focused device, but it is more than capable for video calls, document scans, and the occasional photo.
Charging is handled over USB C, and connectivity includes both physical SIM and eSIM support with global 5G and LTE compatibility.
In short, this is a practical phone built for reliability, not flexing.
The Two Phone Lifestyle is Becoming Real
The idea of carrying two phones used to sound extreme. Now it is quietly becoming normal.
Some people carry a work phone and a personal phone. Others are trying to reduce screen addiction without cutting themselves off completely. A second device that does one thing well can help with that balance.
Clicks is leaning directly into this shift. The Communicator is positioned almost like a digital tool rather than a lifestyle product. It is there to help you reply, coordinate, and move on with your day.
That focus may limit its appeal, but it also gives it a clear identity.
Pricing and Availability
In the United States, the Clicks Communicator will launch in Smoke, Clover, and Onyx color options.
The standard price is set at $499. However, Clicks is offering an early deal where a $199 deposit before February 27 brings the final price down to $399.
Shipping is expected to begin later this year, and the device will be shown publicly at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
As always with niche hardware, caution around preorders is sensible. Purpose built phones live or die by execution, not concepts.
Who this Phone is Really For
The Clicks Communicator is not for everyone, and it is not trying to be.
It is for people who miss physical keyboards. It is for professionals who want a quieter way to stay connected. It is for anyone experimenting with using technology more intentionally.
In a market obsessed with bigger screens and more engagement, Clicks is going the opposite direction. That alone makes the Communicator one of the more interesting phone launches we have seen in a while.
Sometimes, the most refreshing idea is doing less, but doing it better.
