The Honor Life S3 is another tiny ereader that attaches to your phone

Date:
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:36:07 +0000

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The Honor Life S3 is another new competitor in the burgeoning niche of tiny ereaders.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Honor Life S3 is a new tiny ereader It has a 3.68-inch screen and a magnet to attach it to the back of a phone So far, there's no confirmed global availability Not so long ago, tiny ereaders like the Xteink X4 Pro seemed like a novel concept, but now, we seem to be hearing more about them than standard-size ereaders; along with the Xteink line, theres the recently announced Boox Picco , and now Honor is getting in on the act too with the Honor Life S3.

This device was announced alongside the Honor Magic 9 series of phones, and just like Xteinks products, it can magnetically attach to the back of your phone, essentially giving you a second screen on your handset though you can also use the Honor Life S3 separately if you simply want a tiny ereader on
its own.

It has a 3.68-inch e-paper screen with 259 pixels per inch, and it weighs
just 61g and measures 5.6mm thick. So whether youre attaching it to your
phone or just putting it in your pocket, its not going to add much bulk or weight. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: (Image credit: Honor) Unlike most rival devices, the Honor Life S3 is entirely touchscreen, with no physical page buttons. Most alternatives either dont have a touchscreen or have both. According to GizmoChina it also has a soft-light eye-protection feature designed to make it easy on your eyes during lengthy reading sessions, and a battery thats said to deliver 30 hours of run time in continuous use, and up to a week of life with typical use. You may like The Xteink X4 Pro ereader adds a touchscreen and front light to its phone-attachable design Boox Picco teased as an even smaller alternative to the Xteink X4 Pro I love the Xteink X4 Pro, but Id hesitate to recommend it
to most people

It uses a microSD card for storage, supports most common ebook and document formats, and runs a custom operating system , with the ability to transfer books wirelessly through the Honor Smart Space app.

So, as with most of these tiny ereaders youre not getting Android, meaning theres no access to the Kindle or Kobo stores. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Carving out a tiny niche Overall, the Honor Life S3 sounds like some combination of the Xteink X4 Pro and the Xteink X3, with a touchscreen like the X4 Pro but a screen size thats closer to the X3, and the magnets that both offer but which some rivals like the Boox Picco dont.

The Honor Life S3 is, however, marginally thicker and heavier than the Xteink X3, with that coming in at 5.1mm thick and 58g. Theres not much in it, but that could still make a difference if you want the slimmest and lightest device possible. The Xteink X4 Pro is a bit bigger and heavier, but youre
also getting a larger 4.3-inch screen there.

What the Honor Life S3 might have going for it is that it comes from a more recognizable brand, albeit one that doesnt currently have a massive presence outside China. Indeed, so far its only been announced for China, so it
remains to be seen whether youll even be able to buy it elsewhere.

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