The NexPhone is a mid-range smartphone with a unique trick. It can boot into three operating systems: Android 16, Linux (Debian), and Windows 11 ARM. This makes it more versatile than most phones, letting users switch between mobile and desktop environments depending on what they need.
When connected to a monitor via USB-C, the NexPhone works like a desktop. It supports peripherals and offers Android Desktop Mode, Linux, or Windows 11. There’s also NexOS, a custom interface with a tile-based layout similar to the Windows Phone.
Specs are mid-range. The phone runs on Qualcomm’s QCM6490 chipset, chosen for long-term support until 2036 and compatibility with multiple operating systems. It has a 6.58-inch LCD screen with FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and Gorilla Glass 3. Memory comes in at 12GB RAM with 256GB storage, expandable via microSD.
Other features include a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging and wireless charging. Cameras are a 64MP main sensor, 13MP ultrawide, and 10MP front shooter. The device is also built tough with IP69 water and dust resistance and MIL-STD-810H certification.
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The NexPhone is priced at USD 549 (around PHP 32,380 / INR 50,300). Buyers can reserve a unit with a USD 199 refundable deposit, with shipping expected in Q3 2026. Stay tuned for updates.
NexPhone specs
- Display: 6.58-inch LCD display, 2403×1080, 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 3
- Processor: Qualcomm QCM6490
- RAM/Storage: 12GB+256GB
- Rear Camera: 64MP, Sony IMX787 + 13MP ultrawide
- Front Camera: 10MP
- Network: 5G, 4G, dual SIM
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC
- Others: Side fingerprint scanner, USB-C, IP68/IP69 certifications, MIL-STD-810H
- OS: Android 16, Linux (Debian), Windows 11
- Colors: Reddish Brown, Midnight Black, Sunrise Gold
- Battery: 5000mAh battery, 18W fast charging
