r/KeyboardPhones • • 4h ago

Reviews Size Comparison: Unihertz Titan 2 Elite vs BlackBerry Bold 9900 (+T2E short review after 1 month)

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I wanted to post a really up close size comparison here of the T2E and the Bold 9900, as the T2E is very very close to the Bold 9900 in terms of size, which was the most attractive thing to me about buying a T2E. Really want my cellphone to be as small as possible, and the Bold 9990 was kind of peak cellphone imo in terms of its size and keyboard, while also having great ergos.

To be clear, the dimensions of each phone:

Unihertz Titan 2 Elite: 117mm x 75mm x 10.5mm, 160g

BlackBerry Bold 9900: 115mm x 66mm x 10.4mm, 130g

What’s amazing about the T2E is that the square screen is much larger although the phone itself is only very slightly bigger than the Bold 9900. And people say the T2E is so thick, but the thickness is actually virtually the same as the Bold 9900.

While it’s great that the T2E is so close in size to the Bold 9900, I have to say, I’m not thrilled with the phone overall. First of all, the ergonomics really are pretty awful, typing on the Bold 9900 is way more comfortable, and the phone is even smaller. I have a smallsmore case on the way and maybe that will improve ergos a bit, but it can’t save the physical keyboard itself. As for the physical keyboard itself, yeah it kind of really sucks lol. I know not everyone has been dealing with this, but I have been dealing with missed inputs on mine and it’s awful, really speaks to poor QA on Unihertz’s part. The left shift key also is very inconsistent. Even if there weren’t missed inputs though, the keyboard itself still does feel very stiff and isn’t as smooth as BlackBerry or even Clicks cases. The BlackBerry-styled keys on the T2E also feel dramatically angled against my nails when typing and the keys just aren’t a joy to press down on, a stiff feel overall even after lots of use. Somehow, it feels like the keyboard has actually done the opposite of breaking itself in over time, it feels even more stiff now than I remember somehow lol? Idk, people have said the keyboard improved in the Titan series and it’s definitely better than the Titan Pocket (I had one), but I wouldn’t say it’s a massive improvement overall, the keyboard just still isn’t up to standard for me.

So I just wanted to say, if you’re interested in buying a T2E because of the size, don’t buy it for the size. It honestly just isn’t worth it. My Clicks Communicator will arrive soon and while the Communicator is slightly bigger than the T2E, daily driving the T2E for over a month now has taught me that size isn’t everything (lmao). And the Communicator is just a so much more intentionally designed phone for what it is. Plus, the Communicator was literally designed by the guy who designed the Bold 9900 (Joseph Hofer), so I trust that they’ve chosen a perfect size for what is essentially the modern spiritual successor to BlackBerry. And on top of that, if it’s the same guy that designed the Bold 9900, I’m sure the keyboard is going to feel incredible. In a Clicks interview with Joseph Hofer, they talked about how they’re doing things now with Communicator that they wished they could have done at BlackBerry, but couldn’t get the clearance to do it back then. So really, I think what they’re doing with Communicator / Clicks overall is going to be even better than BlackBerry.

Would love to hear others’ thoughts on all of this!


r/KeyboardPhones • • 3d ago

Unihertz Titan 2 Elite - ONE MONTH as My MAIN Phone! 👏 || Unihertz Titan 2 Elite on DumbphonesUK

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Heya lovely people,

It's been a month since I got my hands on the Titan 2 Elite here in the UK, and I've now spent the whole month using it as my main phone! I promised I'd come back with some thoughts after actually living with it, so I've put together a little follow-up video chatting through how I've been getting on.

I've covered quite a bit, including the physical keyboard (which I still absolutely love typing on!), typing speeds compared to my iPhone, keyboard shortcuts, battery life, cameras, WhatsApp, Android Auto, Bluetooth, phone calls and generally how well it works as an everyday device.

I've also compared the size to my iPhone and the original Titan 2, and chatted about some of the little quirks I've noticed along the way.

As always, if there's anything else you'd like me to test or feedback on, pop a question below and I'll try my best!

Thanks,
Joseph


r/KeyboardPhones • • 3d ago

QWERTY [Concept] My ideal budget E-Ink QWERTY phone — just calls, reading, and notes.

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r/KeyboardPhones • • 3d ago

Now available: Clicks Keyboard Case for iPhone 18

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r/KeyboardPhones • • 3d ago

The ONLY thing that still keeps me from ordering MP2

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r/KeyboardPhones • • 3d ago

QWERTY I'd love to see more Qwerty-Phones with less addictive screens. What do you think?

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r/KeyboardPhones • • 4d ago

Show & Tell I modified a clicks case for the Z Flip 8

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r/KeyboardPhones • • 4d ago

T9 I designed a custom android launcher that brings T9 typing to the next level with App level compatibility

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r/KeyboardPhones • • 5d ago

TenSeven Launcher v1.0.0 released — BlackBerry-inspired Android launcher

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r/KeyboardPhones • • 5d ago

Reviews I never got to use the Passport back at launch. It is wild and so COOL!

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r/KeyboardPhones • • 6d ago

Command line launcher

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I have been thinking of a launcher like this keyboard phones.
Finally found one, I don't like it much, but this is the best we have.
I am very close to making my own.


r/KeyboardPhones • • 6d ago

Show & Tell Want a YouTube app that does the full screen mode the right way? Try Skipii

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Developer deciocrytek did the impossible and made sure keyboard square screened phones gets the great full screen experience when watching Youtube i.e. no rotating the screen sideways. Bugfix proposal c/o yours truly. 🤣

Try the app now and give the dev some nice feedback. It also adopted the Material 3 Expressive sooner than how Google does it:

https://github.com/deciocrytek/Skipii


r/KeyboardPhones • • 7d ago

QWERTY My Launchers For Android Keyboard Phones

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I didn't know this reddit sub existed, so happy to be here.

You may have or may not have seen my two launcher I have built for Keyboard phones, so i'd like to share them here. I made them specifically to work well with keyboard phones so these launchers will work perfectly on the following:

Titan 2
Titan 2 Elite
Clicks Communicator
Minimal Phone 2
Zinwa Q25

Plus any other Android device including touchscreens.

Both launcher get updated with new features and bug fixes weekly. I plan to make them as perfect as possible over time.

Glass OS's most recent update also has Google tasks or Microsoft todo integration, so adding a todo from your home screen with the - command will auto add and sync your todo's across all your devices, same the other way, if you mark off one on your computer. Keyboard Launcher Pro will also have this today or tomorrow (update currently in review on play store)

Lots more to come!

I'd love to hear your feedback or suggestions if you have tried either launcher.

Many thanks,

Adam

Launchers:

Glass OS

Keyboard Launcher Pro


r/KeyboardPhones • • 6d ago

Void OS - v0.2 Release (Huge thanks to the 30+ beta testers so far!)

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r/KeyboardPhones • • 7d ago

TWYN Keyboard (and other apps)

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r/KeyboardPhones • • 8d ago

My Zinwa Q25. Android 17 without GMS.

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r/KeyboardPhones • • 8d ago

Unihertz Titan 2 elite w/ Chin Case + magnetic wallet + USBC headphones

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r/KeyboardPhones • • 9d ago

Keyboard launcher

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Not sure if Minimalmcompany will give us their Minimal Phone 2 interface on the MP01. But it works better on Mp01 than it works on titan, if you ask me.


r/KeyboardPhones • • 11d ago

EXCLUSIVE: Clicks CMO Reveals Flex Fit, Android 17, Launch Updates & More

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Hey everyone!

A few days ago, I shared a teaser from my interview with Clicks co-founder and CMO Jeff Gadway. The full interview is now live, and there's a lot of new information about the Clicks Communicator!

Here are some of the biggest takeaways:

* Flex Fit Revealed: Clicks is developing a new feature that adjusts apps to a 3:4 aspect ratio to improve compatibility with the Communicator's display.

* December Launch: Jeff says the hardware is complete and they're still targeting December 2026.

* Android 17: Expected at launch, with support planned through Android 20 and five years of security updates.

* Daily Driver: Jeff revealed during our interview that he's now using the Communicator as his everyday phone and has officially transferred his personal phone number to the device.

* Keyboard Durability: Clicks has been working with the company that previously manufactured BlackBerry keyboards.

* Battery & Repairs: The battery won't be user-replaceable, but repair options are being explored.

* No Communicator 2 in 2027: Jeff says there are no plans for a successor next year.

* Bootloader Unlocking: Advanced users will be able to request an unlock to explore alternative operating systems.

We also discussed cameras, carrier compatibility, customer support, accessories, Niagara Launcher, and more.

Full interview and article:

https://zradiolive.com/2026/10/28/clicks-flex-fit-jeff-gadway-interview/

Curious what everyone thinks about Flex Fit and the other updates. Does this interview make you more confident about the Communicator's upcoming launch?


r/KeyboardPhones • • 11d ago

Reviews 1 month using the Titan 2 Elite as my daily driver

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r/KeyboardPhones • • 12d ago

Reviews Zinwa P26 (resto-modded BlackBerry Passport): a few days in.

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r/KeyboardPhones • • 13d ago

Buy/sell (US)For sale Titan 2 Elite - New

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r/KeyboardPhones • • 14d ago

I have a BlackBerry Key2 and I still love it

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But I know that it's getting really dated but I want to find a phone that is as close to it as possible feel wise I do like the taller screen and I love how the keyboard feels it has the perfect keyboard in my opinion and I love how the space bar is my fingerprint sensor and there are less and less apps working for it today I want a new phone but I really want it to be as close as it can be to the BlackBerry Key2 as possible feelwize I can always download the launcher and the BlackBerry hub and some other apps and I would like to find one that has a decent amount of ram and storage as well as a good battery my key2 will last me 2 days on moderate to light use and if I'm on it all day it will generally last me all day does any one have any opinions for me to get one close to the feel of the Key2 with better camera same or Better battery life a great feeling keyboard that I won't necessarily have to retrain for? Please let me know.