NexPhone – a smartphone with three operating systems in one device

NexPhone is an upcoming next-generation smartphone developed by Nex Computer that combines the roles of a mobile phone and a personal computer.

The device stands out due to its ability to run three different operating systems on a single piece of hardware and its support for desktop-style operation when connected to an external display.

Multi-OS concept and convergence

According to the manufacturer’s announcements, NexPhone allows users to operate a mobile system in standard smartphone mode and switch to a desktop-like environment when the device is connected to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. This approach follows the idea of device convergence, where one piece of hardware serves as both a phone and a personal computer.

Open source status – what is open and what is not

From the perspective of free and open-source software, NexPhone follows a mixed model:

• NexPhone is said to support Linux (Debian), which is a fully open-source operating system with publicly available source code.
• Android, another supported system, is based on AOSP, which is open source, although commercial Android builds typically include proprietary components.
• Windows 11 is a fully proprietary operating system and is not open source.

At the same time, the manufacturer has not published information indicating that its own software components are open source. This includes system integration layers, operating-system switching mechanisms, or device-specific modifications. There are currently no public source code repositories or licensing statements covering the NexPhone platform as a whole.

As a result, while NexPhone makes use of open-source components, the device itself is not currently presented as a fully open-source project.

Hardware and intended use

Based on available information, NexPhone is expected to feature a display of around 6.5 inches, a relatively high amount of RAM, modern USB-C connectivity with display output, and a battery designed to support extended desktop-mode usage. The device is also expected to meet increased durability standards.

NexPhone is aimed at users interested in mobile productivity, single-device workflows, and experimental approaches to operating systems on smartphones.

Availability

The release of NexPhone is planned for the second half of 2026. The manufacturer has announced global availability and the option for early reservations.

NexPhone Technical Specifications

Finish and Color

• Polycarbonate design with non-slip rubberized finish
• Dark Gray

Dimensions and Weight

• Dimensions: 173 × 82.6 × 13.1 mm (6.81 × 3.25 × 0.52 in)
• Weight: 256 g (approx. 9.0 oz)

Display

• 6.58-inch LCD
• 1080 × 2403 resolution (403 PPI)
• Smooth Display: 60–120Hz
• Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 cover glass

Memory and Storage

• 12GB RAM
• 256GB storage
• microSD support: up to 512GB

Chip

• Qualcomm QCM6490 (extended-life chipset)
• 64-bit octa-core CPU
  • 1× “Gold+” high-performance core up to 2.7GHz
  • 3× “Gold” high-performance cores up to 2.4GHz
  • 4× “Silver” efficiency cores up to 1.9GHz
• Qualcomm Adreno 643 GPU @ 812MHz

Battery

• 5000mAh Li-ion battery
• 18W wired fast charging
• Wireless charging

Cameras

Rear

• 64MP wide — Sony IMX787
• 13MP ultrawide — Samsung S5K3L6XX

Front

• 10MP selfie — Samsung S5K3J1SX

Video Recording

• 4K: 3840 × 2160, 30 fps
• Full HD: 1920 × 1080, 30 fps or 60 fps
• Slow motion:
  • Full HD 1920 × 1080, 120 fps
  • HD 1280 × 720, 240 fps

Connectivity and Location

• Wi-Fi 6E
• Bluetooth® 5.2 LE
• NFC
• GPS/A-GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS

Network

• Dual SIM (both 5G enabled)

4G LTE bands:
B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/34/38/39/40/41/66/71

5G NR bands:
n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n28/n41/n66/n71/n77/n78/n79

Ports

• USB-C 3.1
• Supports direct connection to USB-C monitors
• Includes a 5-port USB-C hub for HDMI monitors, mouse/keyboard, USB-A peripherals, and USB-C PD charging

Sensors and Security

• Fingerprint scanner (integrated in power button)
• Accelerometer
• Gyroscope
• Magnetometer (compass)
• Ambient light sensor
• Proximity sensor

Durability

• MIL-STD-810H
• IP68 and IP69K

Warranty

1-year limited warranty (EU/EEA: 2-year legal guarantee)

Operating Systems

• Android™ 16
• Debian
• Windows™ 11 (requires reboot)

What’s in the box

• NexPhone
• 5-port USB-C® hub
• SIM tool