Boox Palma 2 Pro
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Description
The BOOX Palma 2 Pro is a compact, phone-sized color ePaper device with a 6.13-inch Kaleido 3 screen, Android 15, 5G connectivity via hybrid SIM slot, octa-core processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and stylus support for reading, note-taking, and mobile use.
Highlights
- Pocket-sized color eInk device with 5G mobile data support
- High-performance specs: octa-core CPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage on Android 15
- Kaleido 3 display with 300ppi B&W and front lighting
- Hybrid SIM/microSD slot and stylus compatibility for notes and PDFs
- Less distracting alternative to smartphones for reading and productivity
Specifications
| screen | 6.13-inch Kaleido 3 color ePaper (4096 colors), B/W: 824x1648 at 300ppi, Color: 412x824 at 150ppi, glass screen with front light (warm/cold CTM) |
| processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G or 690 octa-core with BSR technology |
| ram | 8GB |
| storage | 128GB internal, expandable via microSD up to 2TB |
| os | Android 15 |
| connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, 5G/4G/3G/2G data-only SIM (hybrid slot: dual SIM or SIM + microSD) |
| camera | 16MP rear with LED flash |
| audio | Built-in speaker, dual microphones |
| battery | 3950mAh Li-ion polymer |
| dimensions | 159 x 80 x 8.8 mm |
| weight | 175g |
| buttons | Power with fingerprint, volume/page-turn, smart button |
| other | G-sensor, light sensor, USB-C (OTG/audio), supports stylus (InkSense), wide document/image/audio formats, 3rd-party apps |
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Compact and pocket-friendly design
- Excellent battery life lasting several days
- Smooth performance for eInk with powerful hardware
- Color ePaper screen and stylus support
- 5G connectivity and expandable storage
- Android 15 with Google Play and 3rd-party apps
- Less distracting than LCD phones
Cons
- Higher price compared to previous Palma models
- E Ink limitations: slow refresh for non-reading tasks
- Built-in speaker and microphone quality not ideal for calls/recording
- Camera hindered by eInk screen for framing
- Color resolution lower at 150ppi
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