Clicks is returning to CES with a new hardware lineup that leans heavily on physical keyboards and nostalgia. The company has announced its first smartphone, the Clicks Communicator, alongside a new add-on keyboard designed for modern touch-based phones.
The Clicks Communicator is pitched as a “second phone” focused on messaging and communication rather than media consumption. It features a physical keyboard beneath a 4-inch OLED display, a 3.5mm headphone jack and support for microSD cards up to 2TB. The device runs on Android 16 with hardware-level encryption.
Despite its communication-first positioning, the Communicator includes a 50MP rear camera and a 24MP front camera, plus NFC for mobile payments, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Power is supplied by a 4,000 mAh battery with both USB-C and wireless charging.
The design recalls early smartphones such as BlackBerry and Palm handsets, but adds modern touches. A fingerprint sensor is built into the spacebar, and a customizable Signal LED can be configured to light up for alerts from specific contacts or apps.
The device arrives amid renewed interest in minimalist or so-called “dumb” phones among people looking to limit exposure to social media and constant notifications. While Clicks positions the Communicator as a companion to a primary smartphone, using two devices would typically require maintaining two numbers and plans, which may limit its appeal.
The Clicks Communicator can be reserved now for $399, with the price set to rise to $499 on February 27.
Alongside the phone, Clicks is launching the Power Keyboard, a detachable physical keyboard for existing smartphones. It offers a full QWERTY layout with directional keys and a dedicated number row. The accessory attaches via MagSafe or Qi2 and includes a 2,150 mAh battery to charge the connected phone.
The Power Keyboard supports both iOS and Android devices and connects over Bluetooth, allowing it to be used with tablets, smart TVs and virtual reality headsets. Phones can be mounted in either horizontal or vertical orientation, creating a layout reminiscent of slider and swivel phones from the mid-2000s.
Pre-orders for the Power Keyboard open on January 2, with a wider launch expected in the spring. The accessory will retail for $110, with early-bird pricing set at $80.