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Ugreen has launched a new color e-ink case for the Pro iPhones in China. Called the Ugreen Magic E-ink Screen Case, it really is what the name suggests — a case and second screen.
Back-mounted phone accessories are becoming more common. Dockcase’s Selfix case gave the iPhone 17 Pro a second screen for taking selfies with the main camera, while Xteink makes small e-readers that attach to iPhones through MagSafe. Ugreen’s case is simpler. Its screen displays a chosen image rather than a camera preview or reading content.
How the e-ink screen works
The case has a 3.7-inch color e-ink display with six particle colors: black, white, red, yellow, blue, and green. Ugreen says the panel remains clear in bright light. You can select an image from your gallery through the Ugreen App or create a custom one, then send it to the case.
Updating the display takes around 20 seconds to upload and another 20 seconds to refresh, so changing an image takes about 40 seconds in total.
The phone transfers the image to the case through NFC, using only a small amount of power during the process. Once the image is displayed, the screen does not need power to keep it there. It also stays visible when the phone is turned off.
If you do not want the case’s NFC antenna active, you can long-press the button on the right side to disconnect it. Ugreen says this will not interfere with contactless card tapping or phone payments.
Colors, materials, and protection
The case comes in matte black, fog white, and burgundy. It combines TPU, PC, and microfiber, along with a metal camera button and a separate NFC button on the side.
For added drop protection, Ugreen has added airbag-style cushioning to all four corners. The case’s edges sit around 1mm above the phone’s screen and 0.7mm above the camera lenses, helping keep both areas away from surfaces when the phone is placed down or carried in a bag.
It is available for purchase in China for 279 yuan (~ $40). Ugreen has not said whether the Magic E-ink Screen Case will be released outside China.
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