If kicking back with an e-book in a quiet spot is more your speed than doomscrolling through social media, then unfortunately, modern smartphones just weren\u2019t made for you. But you\u2019ll still need to use one, of course. Doing without isn\u2019t much of an option in today\u2019s world; even if you can get by personally, work life will demand connectivity. So basically, you have to use a smartphone or settle into an off-the-grid cabin in the middle of the wilderness.<\/p>\n
Before you pack your bags, a new phone from Bigme called the HiBreak Plus is worth checking out. It has a large, color E Ink display and was designed to minimize distractions. The design of the HiBreak Plus is more likely to unlock your creativity than it is to get you scrolling social media. Yet it is a fully functional Android phone, so you can stay connected to the world and get real work done.<\/p>\n
The phone runs Android 14 (\ud83d\udcf7: Bigme)<\/p>\n
The HiBreak Plus is built around a 6.13-inch Kaleido 3 color E Ink display, capable of rendering up to 4,096 colors at 150 PPI, or crisp black-and-white content at 300 PPI. Unlike traditional OLED or LCD screens, this display reflects ambient light rather than emitting it, making it easier on the eyes during long reading sessions and far more visible outdoors. A built-in frontlight with 36 brightness levels ensures usability in darker environments without sacrificing that paper-like experience.<\/p>\n
The phone runs Android 14 with full access to the Google Play Store, meaning users aren\u2019t locked into a limited ecosystem. You can install your usual productivity apps, messaging tools, and media services, though the device\u2019s strengths clearly lean toward reading, note-taking, and focused work rather than entertainment. In fact, the limitations of E Ink \u2014 such as slower refresh and ghosting during fast motion \u2014 may actually help curb mindless scrolling.<\/p>\n
Bigme claims a refresh rate of up to 52 frames per second, which is unusually high for E Ink. While that won\u2019t make it a gaming powerhouse, it does make navigation and stylus input noticeably smoother than older E Ink devices. Speaking of input, the HiBreak Plus supports a capacitive stylus, allowing users to jot down notes, annotate documents, or sketch ideas with a natural, paper-like feel.<\/p>\n
The stylus is perfect for precision work (\ud83d\udcf7: Bigme)<\/p>\n
Under the hood, the device features modest hardware, including 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 octa-core processor. It\u2019s not built for heavy multitasking, but it\u2019s sufficient for its intended purpose. A 4,500mAh battery promises days of active use or weeks on standby \u2014 one of the biggest advantages E Ink devices have over traditional smartphones.<\/p>\n
Other features round out the experience, including dual SIM 4G connectivity, GPS, a fingerprint sensor, and a 5MP front plus 20MP rear camera setup. While it won\u2019t replace a flagship smartphone for photography or performance, that\u2019s not really the point.<\/p>\n