The Xiaomi Moaan Inkpalm Mini Plus 2 is a small 5.8 inch e-reader for those who want a reading companion that easily fits in pocket. Moreover it bring better hardware, a faster processor, a ridiculous amount of storage and advanced OS. Lets see the specs first –
Moaan Inkpalm Mini Plus 2 Specifications
- Display – 5.84‑inch E‑Ink screen, 276 PPI, Display uses light grey background with deep black text to ease eye strain.
- Grayscale levels -Supports 256 levels
- Front light – Adjustable colour temperature. Brightness up to 32 nits
- Processor – Rockchip RK3566 Quad Core Chip
- RAM – 6 GB.
- Storage Up to 512 GB internal storage.
- Operating System – Android 14
- Battery – 2,250 mAh
- Weight – 140 grams
- Thickness – 6.9 mm
- Other features – Voice input supported.
Why the Moaan Inkpalm Mini Plus 2 Is a better Mini E-reader
Compared to the previous version of Moaan E-reader, this one is much better and faster. The old model had 2GB RAM and 64GB storage but the Mini Plus 2 has 6GB RAM and huge 512GB storage, so you can store the whole library in it locally. Also they made improvements to the OS, It now comes with Android 14 with more app support. You can also do web browsing for reading articles or news.
It gives users the portability it needs with a better hardware, and it just weighs 140 grams and 6.9 mm thick which is extremely light and easy to carry. Inkpalm Mini Plus 2 continues the trend of compact Ereader. A 6″ smartphone these days is considered a compact phone, by that logic it’s a mini e-reader with 5.84″ screen making it perfect for one hand use. It has a minimalist design with a matte textured back for better grip.
It is mainly targeted to users who want a smaller reading device without large screens like 8″ which does not really fit in a pocket. It can also be used while travelling. You can read comfortability in plane seats, car rides or cafes.
A quad core processor powers the device with 6GB RAM which is enough to handle reading apps smoothly. It runs on Android 14, so you can install apps like Kindle, Libby and any Android app even Tachiyomi for reading manga.
You can easily transfer files through USB transfer with a computer or over Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth.
A better grayscale screen with 256 levels, the front light is adjustable with color temperature switchability which is good for the reducing eye strain.
Things To Note
The brigtness on the screen is only 32 nits which is very low for outdoor but for indoors and low light conditions it is good, but that wont be a problem considering how eink displays work.
One more thing to notice about the OS, although its anroid 14, its not clear yet how good supported apps will work.
This type of device can be a very good choice for people who read a lot of books, novels, fiction, manga, pdfs and articles.
Moaan Inkpalm Mini Plus 2 Price and where to buy
It is priced at CNY 1399 (roughly $200) in China for the 6/512 GB version. JD.com an ecommerce site is taking the pre-orders.
If you’re in the US or UK, you can order it from online retailers even if Xiaomi doesn’t sell directly, but note that warranty and price may vary depending on region.
references: Trendhunter, Gsmarena
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