This new Ugreen case adds an E Ink screen to the back of your iPhone 18 Pro — but it’s no match for my Xteink X4 Pro

Ugreen has introduced a case for the iPhone 18 Pro that features an E Ink screen on the back. This case is not an e-reader, but instead aims to display photos. The product's unveiling was made on Ugreen's Weibo feed, and it differs from other second screens that are usually geared towards eBooks or tightly integrated widgets. This Ugreen Magic E Ink Screen Case seeks to provide both case protection for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, as well as the convenience of syncing photos to the E Ink screen.

However, the Ugreen Magic E Ink Screen Case appears to have certain limitations when compared to other e-paper accessories. E-paper technology is generally more suitable for reading, as demonstrated by the Xteink X4 Pro, which is attached to the back of the reporter's iPhone. The Xteink X4 Pro enables the user to read eBooks on an eye-friendly display.

Despite not showing color and not being ideal for photos, it still offers an alternative to regular cases. Yet, the image quality on e-paper screens, such as the Kindle Colorsoft, is often described as somewhat dull, featuring muted colors.

Moreover, the reporter has observed that there are instances where e-paper accessories have underperformed, like the VidaBay E Ink fridge magnets. The reporter believes that these products display images poorly, adding to the doubts surrounding the Ugreen Magic E Ink Screen Case. However, the reporter remains open to the possibility that this product could, in fact, surpass the reporter's expectations.

The final deciding factor, though, is the price and availability, which are yet to be confirmed. Currently, this product is only announced for China, so it remains to be seen if it will be accessible to buyers elsewhere.