This is the 'descendant' of BlackBerry.

Having previously made a splash with its "Clicks Keyboard" accessory, the Clicks brand has officially ventured into phone manufacturing with the "Clicks Communicator," unveiled at CES 2026. In a market where bar-style smartphones are becoming increasingly saturated, the device impresses with its fusion of the legendary physical keyboard design of BlackBerry and the modern Android 16 operating system. (Image: Clicks)

Although this phone is perfectly capable of functioning as a standalone device, Clicks emphasizes that it's positioned as an ideal "secondary phone," focusing primarily on texting, email, and task management without getting caught up in the "doomscrolling" (social media browsing) frenzy. Photo: Clicks.

The biggest highlight of the device is its backlit physical QWERTY keyboard, which provides a realistic typing feel. Notably, the keyboard surface also incorporates touch functionality, allowing users to scroll web pages or message lists by swiping directly on the keys – a feature that once captivated BlackBerry fans. In addition, the device features a dedicated "Prompt" button for quick activation of the voice assistant and AI, along with a fingerprint sensor integrated into the Space key. (Image: Clicks)

The Clicks Communicator is seen as a gift to nostalgic users, as it resolutely retains a number of features that have been discontinued by tech companies. Most notably, it brings back the 3.5mm headphone jack and a MicroSD card slot with expandable storage up to 2TB. (Image: Clicks)

In addition, the device features a Signal Light system – a strip of LED lights on the back that allows for customizable colors for each contact or application, helping users identify notifications without turning on the screen. The control experience is also optimized with a multi-functional physical switch, supporting quick activation of modes such as mute or airplane mode with a simple flick. Image: Clicks.

Despite its retro appearance, the Clicks Communicator still boasts the hardware of a standard smartphone in 2026. It features a 4nm MediaTek chip with 5G support, a 4.03-inch AMOLED display, and a 50MP main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS). Photo: Clicks.

Notably, despite its compact size, the device maintains a 4,000 mAh battery capacity thanks to the application of advanced Silicon-Carbon technology. In terms of software, the Clicks Communicator runs on Android 16 with the minimalist Niagara Launcher interface, optimized to prioritize displaying notifications and a list of important applications. Image: Clicks.

The Clicks Communicator is expected to officially launch in the second half of 2026 with a list price of $499 (approximately 12.5 million VND). However, early pre-order customers will have the opportunity to own it at a discounted price of $399 . Photo: Clicks.

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