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title: "Clicks Smartphone CES 2026: Communicator + Power Keyboard"
url: https://digitaltechbyte.com/clicks-smartphone-ces-2026-communicator-keyboard/
date: 2026-01-03
modified: 2026-04-23
author: "Brijesh Desai"
description: "Clicks Smartphone CES 2026 debut: Communicator (4\" Android keyboard phone) + Power Keyboard. BlackBerry-style messaging revival—pre-order now! Clicks unveils its first smartphone, the Clicks Communicator, and a new Power Keyboard at CES 2026 (Jan..."
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# Clicks Smartphone CES 2026: Communicator + Power Keyboard

**Clicks Smartphone CES 2026** debut: Communicator (4" Android keyboard phone) + Power Keyboard. BlackBerry-style messaging revival—pre-order now!
Clicks unveils its first smartphone, the **Clicks Communicator**, and a new **Power Keyboard** at CES 2026 (Jan 6-9, Las Vegas), targeting nostalgic BlackBerry fans seeking distraction-free messaging over doomscrolling. The Communicator acts as a compact secondary phone with physical keyboard, 4-inch OLED, and modern Android 16 internals, while the Power Keyboard adds tactile typing to iPhone/Android via MagSafe/Qi2.​

Pre-orders open now: Communicator $399 (rising to $499), Power Keyboard $80 early bird ($110 retail).

## Clicks Communicator: Messaging-First Smartphone

**Core Philosophy:** "Communication, not consumption"—built for quick replies, triage, Niagara Launcher home screen curates Gmail/WhatsApp/Slack messages.

**Hardware Specs:**

| Feature | Details |
| ------- | ------- |
| Display | 4-inch OLED, elevated for ergonomics |
| Keyboard | Tactile QWERTY, fingerprint spacebar |
| Battery | 4,000mAh silicon-carbon, USB-C/wireless |
| Cameras | 50MP main OIS + 24MP front |
| Storage | 256GB + microSD 2TB |
| Connectivity | 5G global, NFC Google Pay, 3.5mm jack |
| OS | Android 16, 5yr security updates |

**Unique Features:**

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**Signal LED** (Prompt Key): Custom alerts for specific contacts/apps

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**Kill Switch:** Airplane mode, keyboard toggle

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**Back Covers:** Interchangeable personalization

India pricing: ~₹33K ($399); Flipkart potential post-CES.

## Power Keyboard: Universal MagSafe Accessory

**Next-Gen Evolution:** Improves 2024 case with flip-to-type design (Sidekick vibes).

**Specs & Compatibility:**

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QWERTY + directional keys, number row

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MagSafe/Qi2 attach, 2,150mAh battery passthrough

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iOS/Android/tablet/SmartTV/VR support

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Horizontal/vertical flip modes

**India Appeal:** ₹6,700 early bird; perfect for Hinglish WhatsApp hustlers.

## Minimalist Phone Renaissance Context

**Why Secondary Phones Trend:**

| Device | Focus | Price |
| ------ | ----- | ----- |
| **Clicks Communicator** | Messaging | $399 |
| Light Phone 3 | Calls/music | $799 |
| Punkt MP02 | Minimal calls | $349 |
| Nothing CMF Phone 2 | Budget mini | ~$250 |

**Use Cases:**

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**Commuters:** Communicator for UPI quick replies

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**Content Creators:** Power Keyboard for long Threads/Reels captions

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**Digital Detox:** Signal LED replaces notification anxiety

## CES 2026 Demo Expectations

**ShowStoppers Booth (Jan 6):** Hands-on Communicator + Power Keyboard.

**Shipping:** Communicator late 2026; Power Keyboard spring.

**India Launch:** Post-MWC 2026 via Amazon/Reliance Digital.

Clicks CES 2026 debut—Communicator smartphone + Power Keyboard—revives physical keyboards for distraction-free era. $399 secondary phone crushes Light Phone hype; MagSafe typing goes universal. BlackBerry souls rejoice.