Xiaomi has officially unveiled its newest contender in the e-reader market, and it is a device that could rattle even established giants like Amazon’s Kindle lineup. 
The new Moaan InkPalm Mini Plus 2 arrives with an unexpected blend of smartphone-like design and advanced e-ink functionality, creating a hybrid that blurs the line between compact reading gadget and portable smart device.
The standout feature is unquestionably its storage capacity. While most e-readers, including the popular Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Oasis, max out at around 32GB, Xiaomi’s InkPalm Mini Plus 2 pushes things to another level with up to 512GB of internal storage. On the surface, that might sound like overkill for an e-reader – after all, even a collection of thousands of books would barely scratch a fraction of that space. However, for users who consume not just e-books but also audiobooks, large PDF files, or offline reference libraries, this storage bump opens the door to a new type of e-reading experience.
Physically, the device is more in line with a modern smartphone. Measuring 158.9 x 78.6 x 6.9mm and weighing just 140 grams, it is slimmer and lighter than the Kindle Paperwhite (180 x 120 x 8.1mm, 205 grams). That makes it one of the most portable dedicated reading devices available, easily slipping into a pocket without bulk. The design philosophy here seems to emphasize on-the-go reading, catering to commuters, students, and anyone who prefers lightweight portability over a larger screen.
Under the hood, Xiaomi has outfitted the InkPalm Mini Plus 2 with a Rockchip RK3566 processor, 6GB of RAM, and a 2,250mAh battery. Its 5.84-inch e-ink display carries a 1,440 x 720px resolution and comes with AG etched silicon glass, 32 levels of color temperature adjustment, and 256 levels of grayscale, ensuring versatile readability whether you’re reading at night or outdoors in bright light. These specs reflect Xiaomi’s attempt to make the e-reader not just functional but genuinely comfortable for long reading sessions.
Connectivity is also a highlight. With dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1, the device allows syncing, wireless content transfer, and audiobook playback through either built-in speakers or Bluetooth headphones. This positions the Mini Plus 2 not just as a book reader but as a more flexible multimedia device – something most of its Kindle rivals can’t match.
One limitation, however, is its availability. For now, the InkPalm Mini Plus 2 is exclusive to China, retailing at CNY 1,399 (around $196), with deliveries starting September 22. Xiaomi has not yet revealed any plans for an international release, which will likely disappoint fans outside its domestic market. Still, if the company does decide to launch globally, the InkPalm Mini Plus 2 could emerge as one of the strongest alternatives to the Kindle series, especially for readers who want more control, Android flexibility, and massive storage for diverse media.
4 comments
storage flex lol, who even needs that many books offline
wish they launched this outside china, i’d buy instantly
kinda wanna import one, kindle feels too limited now
xiaomi always overdelivers for the price tbh