Sneak Peak at the Mudita Kompakt's Streamlined E Ink Mobile Device
In the realm of E Ink smartphones, two standout devices have emerged as viable alternatives for users in the US and Canada – the Mudita Kompakt and the Mudita Pure. These devices, apart from the Bigme Hibreak and Hibreak Pro, offer full support for the network bands commonly used in North America.
The Mudita Kompakt is a minimalist E Ink smartphone that boasts a 4.3-inch e-paper display and runs on a customized Android (Mudita OS K), eschewing Google services to prioritize privacy and provide a distraction-free experience. It supports 4G LTE, VoLTE, Wi-Fi calling, and other connectivity options suitable for North American networks.
Equipped with essential features such as a fingerprint sensor, NFC, USB-C with wireless charging, and an 8MP camera, the Mudita Kompakt offers a feature-rich minimalist Android experience. The device is rated IP54 for dust and splash resistance, ensuring durability.
Priced at $439.00 on the Mudita website, the Mudita Kompakt comes in two colours: black and white. It features a 4.3-inch e-paper display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels, and it has 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and a microSD card reader. The device is powered by a MediaTek MT6761V/WBA (Helio A22) processor.
One notable aspect of the Mudita Kompakt is its ability to sideload apps, enabling users to access popular services like Spotify or WhatsApp.
In contrast, the Mudita Pure is a more basic minimalist E Ink phone that focuses solely on calls, SMS, and a few utilities. Emphasizing security and privacy, it does not include an internet browser or camera. The Mudita Pure supports Bluetooth and cellular connectivity suitable for voice and messaging on US/Canada networks, with modes to control connectivity (Connected, Do Not Disturb, Offline). It runs MuditaOS, an open-source OS with no third-party apps, further enhancing security.
With the discontinuation of Hisense’s E Ink phone line, these two Mudita phones and Bigme’s models appear to be the only modern E Ink smartphones that fully support the typical US and Canadian cellular bands, making them clear alternatives for those seeking an E Ink smartphone in North America.
Michael Kozlowski, a seasoned writer with 18 years of experience in the field of audiobooks, e-books, and e-readers, resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. His insights and reviews have provided valuable guidance for many seeking to navigate the world of E Ink devices.
The Mudita Kompakt, a minimalist E Ink smartphone with a 4.3-inch e-paper display, stands alongside the Mudita Pure as a viable alternative for users in the US and Canada, given its support for 4G LTE, VoLTE, Wi-Fi calling, and other connectivity options suitable for North American networks. This gadget, alongside other E Ink devices like the smartphones from Bigme, offers full network band support for those in North America, making them attractive options for those seeking E-Ink smartphones.
The Mudita Pure, another minimalist E Ink phone, focuses on calls, SMS, and a few utilities, prioritizing security and privacy with its open-source OS and lack of third-party apps. It supports Bluetooth and cellular connectivity suitable for voice and messaging on US/Canada networks. These gadgets, including the Mudita Kompakt and Pure, illustrate the current state of E Ink smartphones in the market, with the Bigme models being key competitors.
