2023.
Xiaomi released the InkPalm Mini 5 Pro Edition
Xiaomi has unveiled the new version of its tiny InkPalm 5 Mini Pro e-reader with a 5.2-inch E INK display, which weighs just 115g and is positioned as a dedicated e-reader with Android apps. The device fits easily into a jeans pocket or back pocket. The e-reader app has a text and graphics mode that is suitable for PDFs, graphic novels, manga and anything with a lot of graphics, such as complex websites. You can connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi and listen to audiobooks, podcasts or music on wireless headphones thanks to Bluetooth 5.0 (the device has no speakers or headphone jack). The volume buttons on the side can be used to manually turn pages in the main e-reader app. Many third-party e-reader apps, such as Aldiko or Moon+ Reader, also have key assignment features. The device is powered by a 1300 mAh battery, so it should last for a week of continuous use. The cost of the device is $210
2023.
Xiaomi released new Moaan Air e-reader
Xiaomi and its subsidiary Moaan have unveiled Air, a new dedicated 6-inch E Ink e-reader. It features the latest-generation Carta 1200 e-Paper display with resolution of 300 PPI. The Air has very thin and light body - just 7.25 mm and 163 grams. It is powered by an 1800 mAh battery, which lasts several weeks on a single charge. The device features a Type-C port for charging and data transfer. It also features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1 for connecting wireless headphones and listening to audiobooks. The Moaan Air runs Google Android 12 and supports downloading Android apps. English language support makes this device ideal for the US market. It costs $150.
2023.
Xiaomi unveiles Moaan W8 – e-note with a 10-inch display
Xiaomi has released the eInk note-taking device Moaan W8. With a large 10-inch display, it provides enough space for comfortable reading and input. The stylus is great, the writing experience is pleasant and the eraser is fantastic. However, for displaying PDF files or manga, the tablet is not very suitable. If you want, you can install e-reading apps such as Kobo, Amazon Kindle, Aldiko and others. The device costs about $300 that makes it one of the most affordable 10-inch e-notes on the market.
2023.
Xiaomi brings back the Inkpalm Mini 2
Xiaomi has collaborated with digital stationery company Kinbor to revive the second generation InkPalm Mini 2, which retains its original hardware but comes with several additional features. These include a luggage tag and stickers featuring an owl reading books, a high-quality traveling pouch made from super high-grade plastic and a ledger with a pen for note-taking and drawing. The unboxing experience is truly unique, offering a plethora of discoveries. The Xiaomi mini e-reader boasts a 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and a pixel density of 284 ppi, runs on Google Android 8.1 and supports the installation of third-party apps such as F-Droid or the Amazon App Store for updates. While the device includes a dedicated e-reading app for sideloaded English ebooks, the majority of the UI is in Chinese.
2021.
Xiaomi launches mini e-reader InkPalm 5 
Xiaomi’s eco-chain venture InkPalm Technology has introduced a new compact e-paper device called the InkPalm 5. The product is currently available in China for 599 yuan (~$91). The InkPalm 5 e-Reader features a 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and a pixel density of 284 ppi. The device weighs only 115 grams and is as slim as 6.9mm, making it very portable and easily pocket-sized. Additionally, the mini e-reader includes a high-transmitting glass cover that significantly enhances touch sensitivity. The brand logo at the bottom of the screen acts as a touch button supporting customizable functions. It also offers 24-level dual-color temperature reading light adjustment, a feature typically found on premium e-paper devices. The back cover is touch-responsive and comes in two color choices – gray and green.
2020.
Xiaomi launches Pro version of its Mi Book Reader
The new model, Xiaomi Mi Book Reader Pro, is now available for approximately $289 USD. While the first generation of the Mi e-reader had a 6" screen, this version boasts a significantly larger 7.8" display. It features an E INK Carta HD screen with a resolution of 1874×1404 and 300 PPI, along with a front-light system combining white and amber LED lights. Under the hood, it is equipped with a robust 4-core processor, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage (compared to the 1 GB RAM and 16 GB storage of the previous model). It is powered by a 3,200-mAh battery that reportedly offers up to 70 days of standby time. The e-reader operates on Android 8.1 and includes a USB-C port. It supports EPUB, PDF, TXT, EXCEL, PPT and Docs formats.
2020.
Xiaomi launches Moann inkPad X e-reader
Xiaomi has unveiled the Moann inkPad X e-reader—a device with e-Ink technology that runs on Google Android 8 and allows you to sideload your own apps. The InkPad X boasts a 10.3-inch E INK Carta HD display with a resolution of 1600 x 1200 and 250 PPI. It includes a front-lit screen and a color temperature adjustment system. Inside, it features an ARM quad-core Cortex-A7 processor running at 1.8GHz, paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It has USB-C, dual-band (2.4GHz/5GHz) WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0. Additionally, it comes with a speaker and a microphone. The device is powered by a robust 3,800 mAh battery.
2019.
Xiaomi launches Amazon Kindle-rival - Mi Reader
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has introduced its first e-book reader - Mi Reader. The device resembles the Amazon Kindle quite closely. Currently in the crowdfunding phase in China, Mi Reader is priced at CNY 579 (about $90). It features a 6-inch HD e-ink display with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels and 212ppi. The reader provides 24 preset brightness levels, claimed to deliver over 90% brightness uniformity for comfortable reading in both dim and well-lit conditions. Mi Reader has an anti-glare coating and supports various file formats, including PDF, DOC, XLS, PPT, TXT, EPUB and WPS, as well as Microsoft Office files. The device operates on a customized version of Android. Powered by an 1800mAh battery, it measures 159.2 x 116 x 8.3mm and weighs 178 grams.
2019.
Xiaomi released its eInk reader - iReader T6
Xiaomi unveiled its first ebook reader and it is called the
iReader T6. It is available now in China for ¥928. It was designed to compete against the Kindle and other smaller e-readers. The iReader T6 features a 6 inch E Ink Carta HD display with a resolution of 1448×1072 and 300 PPI. The screen is completely flush with the bezel and it has a front-lit display for reading at night. Underneath the hood is a 1GHZ Freescale IMX6 Solo Lite processor and 8GB of internal storage. It is powered by a 1500 mAh battery, which should provide several weeks of usage. The width is 7.4 mm with a total weight of 160 g. This device is using a proprietary Linux based OS iReader UI 2.0, which provides compatibility with all major formats of books and documents for reading : EBK, TXT, UMD, EPUB, PDF and MOBI. It has a pre-installed digital store with hundreds of digital books and magazines, but there is also the ability to download files over Wifi.
