Xiaomi has just released it’s first e-reader (Moann Inkpalm Mini Plus 2) of 2025 and it’s a phone sized one. Let’s see how it compares to Boox’s latest pocket e-reader – the Palma 2. In some areas the Palma 2 has better features while in others the Inkpalm Mini+ 2 has it beat such as it being lighter, cheaper and having a more recent OS. Check out their specs differences below-
| Features | Inkpalm Mini+ 2 | Boox Palma 2 |
| Price | around $200 | $279 |
| Buy From | JD | Boox Shop |
| Discount Code | BOOXAFF | |
| Screen | ||
| Screen | 5.84" Eink | 6.13" E Ink Carta 1200 |
| Resolution | 1440 x 720px | 824 x 1648 px |
| PPI | 275 | 300 |
| Frontlight | Warm & Cold | Warm & Cold |
| Hardware | ||
| CPU | Rockchip RK3566 | Octa-core + BSR |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB (LPDDR4X) |
| Internal Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB (UFS 2.1) |
| External Storage | No | micro SD slot |
| Audio | Mic & Speakers | Mic & Speakers |
| Battery | 2250 mAh | 3,950mAh Li-ion Polymer |
| Rear Camera | No | 16 MP |
| Connect | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes |
| Wifi & BT | Wi-Fi 5 + BT 5.0 | Wi-Fi (2.4GHz + 5GHz) + BT 5.0 |
| Software | ||
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| Google Play Store Pre-Installed | No | Yes |
| Sizes & Color | ||
| Dimensions | 158.9 x 78.6 x 6.9mm | 159 x 80 x 8.0 mm (6.3" x 3.1" x 0.31") |
| Weight | 140 g | 170g |
| Color | Black & White | Black & White |
