I've found the best solution if you want a smartphone with a physical QWERTY keyboard

There used to be many phones with a keyboard, but now it's just a few, and they aren't exactly great. We have an awesome solution, though!
Fast Company

Forget touchscreens: These 3 phones are bringing physical keyboards back

Some of us old-timers fondly remember the satisfying clickity-clack of a physical smartphone keyboard. Back when email was king and multi-paragraph arguments on social networks were few and far ...
Android Authority

Android 16's support for external keyboards blew my mind

It’s been years since I last tried to pair a Bluetooth or USB keyboard with my Android phone. After being a physical QWERTY proponent for years and hating on touchscreen typing, I wholly but slowly ...
MUO on MSN

The best Android keyboard is the one that’s not on the Play Store

I ditched Gboard for this.
The Droid Guy

Best Smartphones with Physical Keyboards in 2026

Physical keyboards are making a comeback. After BlackBerry died in 2020 and left millions of loyal typists stranded, a new generation of QWERTY phones has emerged — and 2026 has more options than any ...
Android Police

Android 16 could make keyboards a lot more useful

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Android 16 could make tablets more versatile with enhanced keyboard shortcuts. Recent developments hint at extensive customization ...