Clicks Communicator: QWERTY Phone Beats Pixel

• Key Takeaways:
• The Clicks Communicator is a compact Android 16 phone with a physical QWERTY keyboard and a 4.03-inch AMOLED display.
• Priced at $499 (or $399 preorder), it adds features Pixel 10 lacks: 3.5mm jack, microSD up to 2TB, physical SIM, mute switch, and user-replaceable back panels.
• Hardware highlights include a 4nm chipset, 256GB built-in storage, 50MP main camera, 24MP selfie camera, Qi2 magnetic wireless charging, and a 4,000mAh silicon‑carbon battery.
• Preorders open now with a $199 reservation option; shipping is scheduled later this year (preorder window ends Feb. 27).

What the Clicks Communicator is

The Clicks Communicator is a niche Android handset built around a physical QWERTY keyboard and a compact 4.03-inch AMOLED screen. It’s designed more as a lightweight messaging and productivity companion than a flagship slab.

Clicks, the company behind the popular Clicks Keyboard accessories for iPhone and Pixel, assembled the device to deliver a tactile typing experience while preserving a full Android 16 ecosystem.

Design and size

The Communicator measures 130.5 × 78.63 × 12 mm and weighs 170 g, noticeably smaller and thicker than mainstream models such as the Google Pixel 10. That smaller footprint aims to appeal to users who prioritize one-handed usability and discreet messaging.

Specs that stand out

Under the hood the phone pairs a 4nm processor with 256GB of internal storage and support for microSD cards up to 2TB. Camera hardware includes a 50MP main sensor and a 24MP front-facing camera.

Connectivity is modern: USB‑C, Bluetooth, NFC and Qi2 (magnetic) wireless charging are all included.

Features Pixel phones don’t offer

Unlike Google’s Pixel 10 series, the Clicks Communicator ships with a 3.5mm headphone jack, a physical SIM slot, microSD expansion, and a user-replaceable back panel. Those are omissions many OEMs — including Google — have long abandoned.

Its 4,000mAh silicon‑carbon battery is notable as well; silicon‑carbon battery tech remains rare outside certain Chinese brands, and Clicks has incorporated it for improved endurance.

Special hardware controls

The keyboard includes touch support and a built-in fingerprint sensor. Dedicated hardware keys include a Prompt Key for voice messages/recordings, a customizable Clicks shortcut button, and a physical mute/kill switch. A multicolor Signal LED provides contact-aware notifications.

Price, availability and buying options

The Communicator’s MSRP is $499, with a preorder price of $399 for customers who pay in full now. A $199 reservation secures the early-bird price and can be canceled before the preorder window closes on Feb. 27. Shipping begins later this year.

For users who want tactile typing and legacy features (headphone jack, microSD, removable panels), Clicks offers a compelling, lower-cost alternative to the premium Pixel experience.

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