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Amazon launched the new Kindle Paperwhite in India on April 30, introducing its largest screen yet in the lineup with a 7-inch glare-free e-ink display and a sleeker, lighter design. Priced at ₹16,999, the refreshed model is also the first in the series to feature a dual-core processor, which Amazon claims improves responsiveness and speeds up page turns by 25%. The device offers up to 12 weeks of battery life, marking a significant update as Amazon refocuses attention on its Kindle lineup in the Indian market.
Amazon launches 12th Gen Kindle Paperwhite in India. This new 12th Gen model is priced at ₹16,999 and brings better performance, a sharper display, and a longer-lasting battery life. #Amazon #Kindle pic.
twitter.com/1tYsx7VP4b — TechPP (@techpp) April 30, 2025 Kindle Paperwhite India Price The Kindle Paperwhite is priced at ₹16,999 and comes in a black finish. Protective covers, sold separately for ₹1,999, are available in Black, Marine Green, and Tulip Pink.
ALSO SEE: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Will Share Front Camera And Ports With Other S25 Variants: Report Kindle Paperwhite Specifications, Features The new Kindle Paperwhite stands out with its 7-inch glare-free E Ink display, now enhanced with oxide thin-film transistors for better contrast. Though the resolution remains at 300 ppi, the larger screen and lighter design aim to improve both readability and portability. Users can adjust warm light settings and enable dark mode for comfortable reading in various lighting conditions.
The device also promises an impressive 12-week battery life on a single charge via USB-C and offers expanded 16GB internal storage. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite launched in India as thinnest and lightest Paperwhite yet. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (Gen 6) key specs - Display: 7-inch glare-free, 300 ppi, waterproof screen - Performance: 25% faster page turns, dual-core processor - Battery: Up to 12 weeks on a single.
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twitter.com/ifzwKYOuQW — Anvin (@ZionsAnvin) April 30, 2025 On the software front, Amazon has streamlined the setup process, especially for users setting up the device through the Kindle app on iOS or Android. The Paperwhite retains key features such as X-Ray for added context, a built-in dictionary for word lookups and translations, and Word Wise, which displays simple definitions above complex words to support smoother reading.
As with previous models, the new Kindle Paperwhite is deeply integrated with Amazon’s ebook ecosystem. Readers get access to a vast library of over 1.5 crore titles in various languages, including regional Indian ones like Hindi, Tamil, and Marathi.
Kindle Unlimited subscribers can explore more than 20 lakh ebooks, while Amazon Prime members enjoy a rotating selection of free reads..
