A Feature-Rich E Ink Smartphone is Here, Designed as a More Eye-Friendly Option for Avid Doomscrollers

These days, many of us spend a significant amount of time staring at compact screens, which can strain our eyes. Last year, Bigme introduced a more eye-friendly option with its HiBreak E Ink smartphone, and now, a Pro version has been released.

The original HiBreak featured a 5.84-inch display, available in either monochrome or color ePaper, priced at $249 and $279, respectively. For that price, it offered octa-core processing, dual cameras, Android 11, and 4G LTE connectivity.

Bigme’s xRapid and SSS Super Refresh Technology

The phone also featured Bigme’s xRapid refresh technology, designed to address one of E Ink’s common drawbacks—ghosting, where remnants of previous images interfere with the current screen view. For the monochrome Pro version, this technology has been upgraded to “SSS” super refresh, offering a “faster, cleaner, and smoother” experience with minimal ghosting and a refresh rate of up to 21 frames per second.

The ePaper display on the HiBreak Pro is also larger, measuring 6.13 inches diagonally with a resolution of 824 x 1,648 pixels, resulting in a 300 ppi. Nearly every aspect of the HiBreak Pro has been upgraded. While there is no color E Ink version yet, the front light now includes a warm temperature setting in addition to the cold one.

Enhanced Performance and Camera Upgrades

The device is powered by a faster Dimensity 1080 processor, paired with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage (expandable via microSD). The front camera remains a 5 MP module, but the rear camera has been upgraded to 20 MP (up from 13 MP). Additionally, the phone now includes optical character recognition for on-the-go document scanning.

While the exact battery life per charge isn’t specified, the combination of the E Ink display and the low-power CPU should provide longer usage compared to a typical smartphone. If the battery does run out, it supports 18-watt fast charging, with a battery capacity of 4,500 mAh.

Connectivity and Advanced Features

The HiBreak Pro also offers dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, and 5G mobile connectivity. Built-in GPS will assist with navigation, and NFC is included for tap-to-pay functionality. Running Android 14, the phone features GPT for search assistance, a dual-microphone array for calls, a free voice-to-text option, and an IR emitter to potentially control other devices remotely. Additionally, it includes fingerprint unlock for enhanced security.

The Bigme HiBreak Pro is available for pre-order at $439, with a white finish as the only color option.

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