According to a report by Windows Central, NexDock has announced a new pocket-sized smartphone called the NexPhone that will run Android, Linux, and full Windows 11, with consumer availability planned for 2026. The device marks the first serious attempt in years to put modern Windows back onto a phone you can buy outright.
The NexPhone is built as a real smartphone first, not a concept device. It features a 6.58-inch 120Hz display, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, 5G connectivity, NFC, microSD expansion, and wired and wireless charging. At its core is Qualcomm’s Dragonwing QCM6490 system-on-chip, a platform designed to support multiple operating systems, which allows the phone to dual-boot between Android, Linux, and Windows 11.
What makes the NexPhone notable is not just that it runs Windows, but how it is meant to be used. NexDock has built a custom Windows launcher designed specifically for a small touchscreen, inspired by the old Windows Phone Start screen. Users can reboot into Windows 11 at any time and remain entirely within the Windows environment if they choose, installing standard desktop applications directly on the device.
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The real advantage appears when the phone is connected to external hardware. When plugged into a lapdock or monitor, the NexPhone becomes a full Windows 11 PC, delivering a Continuum-style experience with a desktop interface, keyboard, mouse support, and access to traditional Windows software. Android remains available for day-to-day phone use, offering a mobile-first experience when a desktop setup is not practical.
NexDock positions the device as a modern evolution of ideas previously seen in Microsoft Continuum and Samsung DeX, but without relying on emulation or remote streaming. Windows runs directly on the hardware. The phone is also designed to be rugged, meeting MIL-STD-810H durability standards, suggesting it is intended for more than casual experimentation.
The NexPhone is priced at $549, with a $199 reservation deposit that goes toward the final cost. NexDock says the device is scheduled to ship in the third quarter of 2026 and will include a five-port USB-C hub in the box.
If NexDock delivers on its promises, the NexPhone could quietly revive an idea many assumed was dead: carrying a single device that functions as both a phone and a full Windows PC. Whether it succeeds beyond enthusiasts will depend on performance, battery life, and how well Windows adapts to being truly mobile again, but it is one of the most ambitious attempts to bring Windows back into your pocket in over a decade.