Imagine a smartphone with the eye comfort of an Amazon Kindle but the raw speed of a modern Android flagship. That’s the enticing promise of the BigMe Hibreak Pro Color, a device built for users seeking a powerful phone without the eye strain and distraction of a bright screen.
While the phone brings unprecedented performance to the E-Ink market, significant concerns about its color quality and, more crucially, its software reliability make it a risky proposition for critical communication.
Great Specs
At the heart of the Hibreak Pro Color is a 6.13-inch E Ink Kaleido 3 display, the same technology found in high-end e-readers. It is designed to be easy on the eyes, even in direct sunlight, and features ComfortGaze lighting for minimal blue light and flicker during nighttime use.
The screen offers bifurcated clarity. Black and white text is razor sharp at 300 PPI, making it perfect for heavy readers. However, when color is displayed, the resolution drops to a noticeably softer and grainier 150 PPI.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor, the most powerful chip ever integrated into a mainstream E-Ink phone. This power, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, allows for quick app loading and smoother screen transitions.
The phone is fully modern, featuring 5G Dual SIM support, NFC for contactless payments, and a robust 4500mAh battery capable of multi-day endurance. It runs Android 14 with full access to the Google Play Store.
The Hibreak Pro Color addresses the main drawback of previous E-Ink smartphones: speed. Users report a significantly fast and responsive experience, finally pairing eye comfort with real-world usability. Its 20MP rear camera is even optimized for document scanning and OCR, highlighting its focus on productivity.
“The phone is seriously good in terms of performance… It finally delivers modern power and features, like 5G and NFC, without sacrificing eye comfort or the multi-day battery life E-Ink is known for,” says one early reviewer.
Cons
Despite its advantages, the Hibreak Pro Color is plagued by three major drawbacks that undermine its appeal as a primary smartphone.
Disappointing Color Quality. The color display is washed out, grainy, and low-resolution. It is strictly a utilitarian feature and is not suitable for video, photography, or games. Those expecting vibrant visuals will be disappointed.
Unreliable Communication. To achieve its multi-day battery life, the software aggressively shuts down background apps. This practice leads to delayed messages, missed notifications, and even missed calls. For anyone relying on their phone for critical or time-sensitive communication, this is a significant flaw.
Critical Software Stability Concerns. Concerns about quality control are mounting. Some units reportedly shipped without Google Play certification, requiring users to attempt risky workarounds like spoofing their serial numbers. Furthermore, reports of a user getting stuck in a boot loop after a Play Store update raise serious questions about the long-term stability and quality control of the device’s software.
BigMe Hibreak Pro Color represents a major leap forward for E-Ink technology, finally delivering flagship-level speed and battery endurance. However, until the manufacturer can resolve the critical issues with software stability and background app management, it remains a niche, productivity-focused device rather than a trustworthy daily driver for the average user.
