XDA Developers, which is one of the more popular websites for Android news and reviews, has partnered with F(x)tec to create a new smartphone with a full physical keyboard and three operating systems out-of-the-box.

The new phone, which is called the Pro1 X, is currently available for pre-order on Indiegogo for $499, which seems like a pretty solid price for what the phone is offering.

What We Know About the Pro1 X

Before we jump into the specs, what really makes this phone stand out is the operating system. Or rather, operating systems, since it comes with Android, Ubuntu, and Lineage OS installed. In fact, this is the first smartphone to actually ship with Lineage OS, which promises a cleaner take on Android with more control over apps and privacy.

With Ubuntu, you can actually plug the phone into a desktop monitor, keyboard, and mouse, and get a full computer experience, which is something you won't find on many other phones.

The other obvious thing that makes the Pro1 X stand out from the crowd is the physical keyboard. You rarely see them on phones anymore, and for people who enjoy the tactile feel of keys, it's always nice to have more options to choose from.

As far as the specs, they won't blow you away, but they are solid for a $499 phone. It comes with a Snapdragon 835 chip, which is getting a little long in the tooth at this point. It also has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of expandable storage.

For the screen, you'll get a 5.99-inch 1080p curved AMOLED display. It has Gorilla Glass 3 and not the newest Victus glass. While not the latest glass tech, Gorilla Glass 3 has served many phones well, so it should still be fairly resistant to drops.

For the smartphone photography fans out there, the setup on the Pro1 X is decent, featuring two 12MP rear cameras and an 8MP front-facing lens.

The phone is powered by a fairly large 3,200mAh battery, which is about what we'd expect for a device of this size.

It's Still in The Crowdfunding Stage

Important to note is the fact that this phone is still in the crowdfunding stage. While it's already met its goal, you need to remember that there are certain risks involved with backing a project.

If you're prepared to take the risk, though, this looks to be a really solid phone for $499. The flexibility and openness of the device definitely make it one to consider.