NexPhone: A Smartphone That Runs Android, Linux And Windows 11

A U.S. company has made a smartphone that is different from most others on the market right now. The device, called NexPhone, is produced by the American start-up Nex Computer and comes with three operating systems installed from the factory: Android, Windows 11, and Linux.

According to the company, the NexPhone was made with the idea that a smartphone could be all a person needs. Based on this idea, Android is seen as the best operating system for everyday smartphone tasks. Alongside it, the device comes with Debian, a Linux distribution, and Windows 11 for ARM, providing an uncommon degree of versatility for mobile productivity.

Nex Computer claims that the NexPhone was not designed to take the place of a user’s primary phone. It’s really made for people who want a more flexible phone, especially those who like to be productive while they’re traveling. The CEO and founder of the company, Emre Kosmaz, explains why Windows and Linux are included: the NexPhone is a powerful secondary device that can also be used as a computer.

Switching between operating systems requires a full restart of the phone. While running Windows or Linux, the device cannot place phone calls, as calling functions are available only under Android. For this reason, Nex Computer highlights that the NexPhone is intended to be used with external accessories such as a monitor, mouse, and keyboard when operating in Windows or Linux mode, which may reduce its convenience for fully mobile use.

For specs, the NexPhone has a Qualcomm processor with eight cores, 12 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage. This device boasts a 64 MP camera, a 6.58-inch display, and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports wireless charging. Along with the MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability standard, the phone is also certified as IP68 and IP69K.

When the NexPhone was first announced, it cost $549. Pre-orders required a $199 deposit, with the remaining amount due at delivery.

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