BigMe has confirmed that its upcoming B6 Pro color e-reader will be available for pre-order in China starting September 1 at 8:00 PM local time.
The pre-order window will run until September 22 at 10:00 AM, with the remaining balance due from 10:30 AM that same day.
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The 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant is priced at 2,099 yuan (about $290).
Display and Performance
The B6 Pro features a 6-inch color E Ink display with a resolution of 300 PPI for black-and-white content and 150 PPI for color.
It supports a 75Hz refresh rate and offers 36 levels of adjustable warm and cool front lighting.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 octa-core processor, clocked up to 2.6 GHz.
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This chip was previously used in BigMe's HiBreak Dual phone before the company moved to the Dimensity 8300 in later models.
Connectivity and Design
A standout feature is built-in 4G connectivity, allowing calls, messages, and internet access without Wi-Fi.
It also supports dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3.
Despite the added hardware, the reader remains compact at 108 x 149.3 x 6.98mm and weighs around 176 grams.
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The B6 Pro will be offered in black and white, running on Android 14.
It supports stylus input and includes five physical touch buttons.
A 2,120mAh battery powers the device, with charging via USB Type-C, which also supports wired earphones.
Dual microphones and a single speaker handle calls and media playback.
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The B6 Pro is part of BigMe's push into E Ink devices this year, targeting readers who want a color E Ink device with 4G connectivity.
