First smartphone with color e-ink and LCD just showed up

Just when it felt like smartphone designs had hit a plateau, something genuinely different shows up. A new device from Bigme is making waves for combining two completely different display technologies into one phone.

And no, this isn’t a gimmick flip screen or a folding panel. Instead, it’s a mix of color e-ink and a traditional LCD, and the idea is surprisingly practical.

A smartphone with two displays that serve very different purposes

The newly spotted device is being touted as the first smartphone to feature both a color e-ink screen and an LCD panel in a single body. The LCD acts as the primary display for regular use, such as apps, videos, games, and the usual smartphone stuff. Meanwhile, the color e-ink panel is designed for low-power tasks like reading, notifications, or even light browsing.