Key Highlights

• NexDock unveils NexPhone, a smartphone that runs Android, Linux, and Windows 11
• The device revives the Windows Phone concept with full desktop PC support
• NexPhone ships in Q3 2026, priced at $549
• It turns into a full Windows PC when connected to a lapdock or monitor

NexDock has announced the NexPhone, a new smartphone that runs Android, Linux, and Windows 11. It will ship in Q3 2026 for $549. The move matters because it brings the Windows Phone idea back, this time with modern hardware and a full desktop PC experience in your pocket.

The NexPhone is built for people who want one device to handle both mobile and desktop work. It runs Android for everyday phone tasks. It can boot into Linux. And with a reboot, it launches Windows 11 directly on the device.

What is the NexPhone and how does it work?

The NexPhone features a 6.58-inch 120Hz display, 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage. It supports 5G and runs on Qualcomm’s Dragonwing QCM6490 chip. NexDock says the phone can dual-boot between Android, Linux, and Windows 11.

When running Windows 11, the phone uses a custom launcher designed for small screens. The interface mirrors the old Windows Phone Start screen. It makes touch navigation easier on a compact display.

On its own, Windows apps can run directly on the phone. However, the real power appears when the device connects to a lapdock or external monitor.

Why this feels like a Windows Phone comeback

The original Windows Phone promised a pocket PC. It never fully delivered. NexPhone tries again with modern tools. When docked, the phone becomes a full Windows 11 PC. Users get the complete desktop interface and standard Windows apps.

This setup echoes Microsoft’s old Continuum vision. The difference is execution. NexDock controls both the hardware and the experience. The company already builds lapdocks for DeX-style workflows.

With one cable, NexPhone shifts from phone to workstation. That turns a smartphone into a portable PC.

Hardware built for real-world use

NexPhone includes a microSD card slot, NFC for payments, and both wired and wireless charging at 18W. It meets MIL-STD-810H rugged standards. NexDock bundles a five-port USB-C hub in the box.

Reservations are open with a $199 deposit. The remaining $349 is due before shipping.

What this means for mobile computing

NexPhone does not replace Android phones for most users. It targets a niche. Developers, remote workers, and mobile-first professionals stand to benefit.

The device shows that the Windows Phone concept still has life. It now runs a full desktop OS instead of a mobile variant. That shift changes what a phone can be.

If NexDock delivers on performance and stability, Windows Phone may return, not as a platform, but as an idea. A phone that becomes your PC.