Smartphones with Physical Keyboards in 2026

With touchscreens taking over the smartphone world, finding devices that still feature physical keyboards is getting tougher. For those of us who enjoy the feel of real keys, it can be frustrating to sift through a sea of touch-only models. I’m curious if there are any new smartphones released in 2026 that still hold onto a physical keyboard while offering good performance.

I’ve seen a few brands attempt to include keyboards, but they often sacrifice other important aspects like camera quality or processing power. Has anyone found a smartphone this year that successfully combines a functional keyboard with decent specs? What are the best choices for those of us who prefer typing on actual keys?

Also, do you think the recent rise of foldable phones might pave the way for a resurgence in physical keyboards? I’d love to hear your recommendations or thoughts!

I totally get the struggle! I ended up getting the latest BlackBerry release, and surprisingly, it’s pretty solid. The keyboard feels great, and it actually has a decent camera too. As for foldables, I’m not sure they’ll bring back keyboards, but it’d be cool if they did!

I totally get your struggle! I just checked out the latest version of the BlackBerry KEY3, and it actually has solid specs with a decent camera. It feels great to type on it, too. I’m not sure if foldables will bring back keyboards, but it’d be cool to see someone try a hybrid design!