> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Not An April Fool's Joke, You Can Run Linux and Windows on This Android Smartphone - URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/nexphone-returns/ - Published: 2026-01-23T16:44:19.000Z - Updated: 2026-01-23T16:44:19.000Z - Description: This $549 rugged smartphone runs Android 16, launches Debian Linux as an app, and dual-boots Windows 11. - Author: Sourav Rudra - Tags: News, Gadgets 🎛️ [Linux smartphones](https://itsfoss.com/linux-phones/) are not fading away; in fact, they are gradually getting more accessible while they try to cater to customers at different price points. But there's a long way to go before we can call these mainstream. [Nex Computer](https://nexdock.com/?ref=itsfoss.com), a brand known for its *NexDock* product family that turns Android smartphones into a laptop workstation, [is finally making good on its NexPhone concept](https://nexphone.com/blog/the-tale-of-nexphone-one-phone-every-computer?ref=itsfoss.com), delivering a smartphone that runs **Android 16**, launches **Debian**, and dual-boots into **Windows 11**. ## NexPhone: The 2012 Concept That Refused to Die Fourteen years after the [first concept video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd43m08d-ro&ref=itsfoss.com) was teased, the [NexPhone](https://nexphone.com/?ref=itsfoss.com) is here, powered by a [Qualcomm QCM6490](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/q6-series/qcm6490?ref=itsfoss.com), which, the keen-eyed among you will remember from the now-discontinued [Fairphone 5](https://shop.fairphone.com/fairphone-5?ref=itsfoss.com). By 2026 standards, **it's dated hardware**, but Nex Computer doesn't seem to be overselling it, as **they expect the NexPhone to be a secondary or backup phone**, not a flagship contender. The phone includes an **Adreno 643 GPU**, **12GB of RAM**, and **256GB of internal storage** that can be **expanded up to 512GB** via a microSD card. **In terms of software**, the NexPhone boots into **NexOS**, a bloatware-free and minimal Android 16 system, with [Debian](https://www.debian.org/?ref=itsfoss.com) running as an app with GPU acceleration, and [Windows 11](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11?ref=itsfoss.com) being the [dual-boot](https://itsfoss.com/dual-boot-myths/) option that requires a restart to access. And, before I forget, you can plug the NexPhone into a USB-C or HDMI display, add a keyboard and mouse to transform it into a desktop workstation. ![four pictures of the nexphone are stacked side-by-side against a white background, the various pictures show what the device is capable of ](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2026/01/nexphone-four-device-collage.png) As for what other specs the NexPhone packs, here's a rundown for you: - **Camera:** 1x 64MP wide Sony IMX787 and 1x 13MP ultrawide Samsung S5K3L6XX at the rear, and a 10MP Samsung S5K3J1SX on the front. - **Display:** 6.58-inch LCD 1080 × 2403 capable of running between 60-120 Hz. - **Connectivity:** Dual-sim 5G/4G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 LE, NFC, and GPS. - **Ports:** 1x USB-C 3.1, which supports connecting to USB-C monitors, with the included 5-port USB-C hub extending functionality for attaching USB peripherals. - **Durability:** MIL-STD-810H, IP68, and IP69K. - **Weight:** 256 g (*\~9.0 oz*) You will also find a comprehensive suite of sensors that includes a fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, and proximity sensor. Launching the device, [Emre Kosmaz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/emre-kosmaz/?ref=itsfoss.com), the Founder and CEO of Nex Computer, had a few words to convey: > NexPhone is the device I’ve wanted to carry for 14 years: a phone that becomes your Linux machine, your Windows PC, and your everyday Android device—without compromise on the idea. Reserving NexPhone is the strongest signal you can send that phone-as-PC should be the next standard. ## Reserve Yours ![a cropped picture of the reservation page for the nexphone, it shows a form for filling out details like the shipping country, reservation amount, and contact information](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2026/01/nexphone-reserve-page.png) The NexPhone is priced at **$549**. Interested buyers can [reserve their unit](https://secure.nexphone.com/reserve?ref=itsfoss.com) with **a $199 refundable deposit** to secure priority access and early-bird pricing. The remaining $350, plus shipping and applicable taxes, will be due at shipment. And, before you go to book yours, **NexPhone is slated for a Q3 2026 release** (July-September) with worldwide availability, so expect some months of anxious waiting. [NexPhone](https://secure.nexphone.com/reserve?ref=itsfoss.com) --- **Suggested Read 📖:** [*Looking for Linux Phones? Here are Your Options*](https://itsfoss.com/linux-phones/) [Looking for Linux Phones? Here are Your OptionsLinux phones could be the future to replace Android or iOS, but what are some of your options to give it a try?![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-512x512-235.png)It's FOSSSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/linux-phones-ft-1.png)](https://itsfoss.com/linux-phones/)