Onyx Boox (Onyx International)

Onyx Boox Palma 2

Overview

The Onyx Boox Palma 2 is a pocket-sized Android e-reader that looks and feels like a smartphone, featuring a 6.13-inch E Ink Carta 1200 display with 300 ppi resolution, adjustable front light, and BOOX Super Refresh (BSR) technology for smooth scrolling. Released in November 2024, it runs Android 13 with full Google Play Store access, allowing users to install any reading app from Kindle to Libby. With 6GB of RAM, 128GB of expandable storage, a fingerprint sensor, dual speakers, and a 16MP camera, the Palma 2 is designed as a distraction-free mobile reading companion that fits entirely in your pocket.

Key Highlights

Phone-sized 6.13-inch E Ink Carta 1200 display with 300 ppi resolution, adjustable warm/cold front light, and BOOX Super Refresh (BSR) technology for fluid scrolling and reduced ghosting
Open Android 13 operating system with full Google Play Store access — install any Android reading app including Kindle, Libby, Kobo, Pocket, and comic book readers
Ultra-portable 170g design at just 8mm thin — smaller and lighter than a typical smartphone, fits easily in any pocket or small bag
6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage with microSD expansion up to 2TB, plus a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for secure unlocking
Dual stereo speakers, built-in microphone, 16MP rear camera with LED flash, and USB-C OTG support for versatile connectivity beyond just reading

Technical Specifications

Brand	Onyx Boox (Onyx International)
Model	Onyx Boox Palma 2
Processor (CPU)	Qualcomm octa-core processor (2.0GHz)
Graphics (GPU)	Qualcomm Adreno GPU
Memory (RAM)	6GB LPDDR4X RAM
Storage	128GB internal UFS storage (expandable via microSD card slot up to 2TB)
Ports & I/O	1x USB-C (OTG charging and data) 1x microSD Card Slot (shared SIM/microSD tray) 1x Nano-SIM Slot (data only optional LTE model)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac dual-band 2.4GHz & 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1
Operating System	Android 13
Dimensions	159 x 80 x 8.0 mm