Clicks reveals significant hardware enhancements and new ecosystem options for its upcoming Communicator smartphone, including increased RAM, a larger battery, and bespoke accessories, as it targets a December 2026 release.
Clicks has detailed fresh changes to the Communicator, its BlackBerry-style Android smartphone, as the device moves towards a December 2026 launch. The company said the phone now ships with 12GB of RAM, up from the 8GB originally announced, and a larger 4,350mAh battery rather than the 4,000mAh pack disclosed at launch. Clicks also said the battery is rated for more than 800 charge cycles, suggesting the revised version is intended to improve both endurance and long-term reliability. According to reporting from Notebookcheck and other tech outlets, the updates come as the brand continues to open up configuration options for early buyers.
The battery change is also notable because Clicks has walked back an earlier plan to use a silicon-carbon cell. The company said internal testing produced a higher failure rate than with lithium-ion batteries, so it switched back to the more established chemistry. That decision points to a practical trade-off: the Communicator may lose some of the theoretical density advantage associated with newer battery designs, but it should gain a more conservative component choice ahead of mass shipment.
Clicks is also widening the device ecosystem through a partnership with Dbrand. The accessory range includes the MNML case, priced at $39, and the Prism screen protector, priced at $34.95 for a two-pack with an alignment aid. The Communicator itself will be sold in Smoke, Onyx and Clover, alongside 12 additional charging cover options, including two leather variants. The company says buyers can preview how those covers pair with the handset’s main colours during checkout, which suggests a more customisable purchase flow than many comparable niche phones.
Beyond hardware, Clicks is bundling services around the device. Its Clicks Care plan covers accidental damage, liquid exposure, cracked displays, damaged camera lenses, casing damage, and faults affecting buttons or ports. If a handset is damaged, the company says it will send a replacement device after a $49 excess rather than making customers wait for a repair. The two-year plan costs $129.99. Clicks is also launching Clicks Mobile in the United States and the United Kingdom, allowing users to set up voice and data service through eSIM, while still keeping a nano-SIM slot for physical cards. Eligible customers who sign up through the handset will receive two months of free service, though pricing for longer-term plans has not yet been announced. Pre-orders remain open at $499, before the price rises to $649 on 1 October, ahead of December shipping.
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