If you’ve ever wished your phone would do less, just enough to stay connected without the doomscrolling, Bigme’s new HiBreak S might be the minimalist smartphone for people who want less noise and more focus.
Following in the footsteps of Boox Palma 2 Pro, but easier on your wallet. The HiBreak S phone delivers the essentials, such as making calls, and the price starts at $249 for the black-and-white model or $279 for the colour model.
Right now, it’s the cheapest and most affordable E-ink smartphone you can buy on the market.
You get a 5.84-inch Kaleido 3 E-Ink screen, a matte panel that keeps glare away, and a 36-level front light with adjustable colour temperature that ensures your eyes stay comfortable, day or night.
E-ink screens aren’t flashy, but they’re gentle on the eyes, making them ideal for reading, writing, and messaging, without the endless distractions of social media pulling you back in. Like any other E-ink screen, it’s also flicker-free to prioritise eye comfort and battery life.
Inside, the HiBreak S runs Android 14 and comes with Google Play, so the essentials are all here. It’s got 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage (expandable to a massive 1TB via microSD), and a 3,300mAh battery that easily lasts a full day. There’s also a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera designed mainly for snapping documents or scanning text, keeping things practical and work-focused.
Importantly, connectivity isn’t an afterthought. The HiBreak S packs dual SIM slots and supports 4G LTE, so it’s a real smartphone, not just an e-reader that happens to make calls.
If the Palma 2 or Palma 2 Pro looked tempting but you want something more flexible, the HiBreak S hits that sweet spot.
