Last May, Bigme revealed the HiBreak, a smartphone featuring an E Ink display, available in both grayscale and color options. Now, they have introduced the HiBreak Pro, which offers enhancements and a larger size. Similar to the original HiBreak, the HiBreak Pro is primarily an Android smartphone, unlike the BOOX Palma 2, which resembles an e-reader and is priced at $279.99 on Amazon.
Display and Performance
The HiBreak Pro sports a 6.13'' HD Epaper display with a resolution of 300 ppi. While it lacks a color option for the E Ink display, it does feature adjustable color temperature. The device is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 1080 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
Camera Capabilities
With a 20MP rear camera, the HiBreak Pro offers an improvement over the standard model's 13MP sensor, although it keeps the same 5MP front camera. Images taken with E Ink displays may not appear as clear on the phone itself, but transferring them to a traditional screen reveals all the details. Still, these cameras are excellent for scanning documents.
Connectivity and Battery Life
Equipped with 5G support due to its integrated 5G modem, the HiBreak Pro also comes with NFC, an IR blaster, and a fingerprint scanner located under the power button—features not found on the non-pro version. Bigme has included a 4,500mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. The device runs on Android 14 and comes with several AI functionalities.
Bigme is currently accepting pre-orders for the HiBreak Pro through its online store. A $5 deposit is required, which earns you a $30 discount on the total price, although the full price is not listed on the website. This promotion is valid until January 13, 2025. The device is expected to launch on or after that date.
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