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Updated · Yanko Design · Jul 8
Bigme Launches $574 HiBreak Dual 2 With 6.13-Inch E Ink and 5-Inch LCD
Updated
Updated · Yanko Design · Jul 8

Bigme Launches $574 HiBreak Dual 2 With 6.13-Inch E Ink and 5-Inch LCD

3 articles · Updated · Yanko Design · Jul 8

Summary

  • Bigme’s new HiBreak Dual 2 combines a 6.13-inch color E Ink screen with a 5-inch LCD, aiming to let users switch between eye-friendly reading and tasks like video, maps and fast notifications.
  • An 80-fps E Ink refresh rate is meant to reduce the ghosting and lag that have limited earlier E Ink phones, while the larger LCD marks a clear upgrade from the original model’s small secondary screen.
  • Stylus support and a pressure-sensitive notes app push the device beyond reading, and the hardware includes a MediaTek Dimensity 8300, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, a 50MP camera, Android 16, dual 5G SIMs and NFC.
  • Pricing starts at $574 for the black-and-white E Ink version and about $699 for the color model, positioning the phone as a premium niche device for users seeking lower eye strain without giving up full smartphone capability.

Insights

Has this dual-screen phone finally solved the E Ink compromise or just created a more complex one?
Is an 80Hz E Ink screen a true smartphone revolution or will its real-world performance fail to impress?