Can't win ... I really want to go this direction. Someone mentioned the Boox Palma which looks great ... and then I imagine taking or viewing photos/videos with it.

And then I get back to - ok, just get a normal e-reader and normal mobile phone.

Someone school me on why I'm wrong, thanks.

Sounds like 2 devices is the solution for you.

I'm considering this phone because I'd like to box my media consumption to when I'm at home (at my desk). I however still need a device with Whatsapp + Authenticator to go about my day to day life.

Honestly if I could get one of those not taking paperwhites with a sim, Whatsapp and my authenticator app I would just run that.