Amazon unveils new Kindle Paperwhite models on its own site

Amazon may be on the verge of releasing a new version of its Paperwhite player that includes a premium “Signature Edition”, according to Amazon listings spotted by Reddit users and BonEReader. A comparison chart on Amazon’s Canadian and Mexican sites, now removed, showed the new Kindle Paperwhite and Paperwhite Signature Edition models, with 6.8-inch displays at 300 dpi and 17 LEDs. The current Paperwhite, on the other hand, has a 6-inch display and just four LEDs.

Both models are IPX8 waterproof as before, offer a “flush design” and appear to have narrower side and top bezels. They also feature an “adjustable warm light,” which means they probably have white and amber LEDs, just like Amazon’s high-end Kindle Oasis. The Signature Edition offers a storage update over the 32GB Paperwhite 5, along with wireless charging and auto-adjusting light sensors that change the screen brightness to suit the surroundings.

The Canadian listing shows the Signature Paperwhite and Paperwhite editions at CA $ 150 and CA $ 210 (around $ 117 and $ 165, respectively), but these could just be placeholders. Currently, the standard 8GB Kindle costs $ 90, the 8GB Kindle Paperwhite is $ 130, and the 8GB Kindle Oasis is $ 250. If the new prices are right, you would pay more for the Paperwhite, but get some of the features found on the Oasis.