E-ink for smartphones? Some seem quite convinced by this idea.
E-reader manufacturer Bigme is planning to launch Up to four smartphones with e-ink displays this year, including two models with color displays. The devices announced as “HyBrake” will be equipped with a 5.84-inch screen, but will be available in different configurations.
The basic models are powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 with an octa-core processor, while the premium variants rely on the more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 900. Depending on the model, a modest 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB or 256 GB of storage are available. Android 11 or Android 14 is used as the operating system. However, cameras are also on board, perhaps for document scanning or something very practical.
The Hibrake smartphone is said to be priced between US$220 and US$450, with the cheapest variant with a black and white display and Helio P35 chip available for around US$220. Even the most expensive configuration with a color display and Dimension 900 will still be competitive at around $450 compared to similar devices from other manufacturers.
Although there are no concrete details about the built-in e-ink panels yet, it is loud Android Police It can be assumed that Bigme will use the proven Carta 1200 technology for the black and white model and the new Kaleido 3 for the color variant. Support for global cellular bands is currently uncertain, but the company says it is working on it.
Bigme plans to launch all Hibrake models by Christmas. More details, including final pricing, are expected to be announced in the next two weeks. With the Hibreak smartphone, Bigme can sustainably revive the e-ink device market and offer an attractive alternative to conventional smartphones.
Until now the only alternative was the HiSense A7 CC. Being able to use e-ink in this compact form factor is probably pretty cool. At least that’s what the enthusiastic report shows like it About Boox Palma from Onyx, which has created quite a stir in the market recently.
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