Hisense has finally launched the A10 e-ink phone after months of teasers. The lineup includes two models, the A10 Pro and A10 Ultra, with prices starting at 2,799 yuan.
The A10 Pro is available in three configurations. The 8GB+128GB model costs 2,799 yuan (~$416), while the 8GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB versions are priced at 2,999 yuan (~$446) and 3,499 yuan (~$521), respectively.
The A10 Ultra costs 3,198 yuan (~$476) for 8GB+128GB, 3,398 yuan (~$506) for 8GB+256GB, and 3,898 yuan (~$580) for 12GB+512GB. Both models come in Moon White and Bamboo Green and weigh 190 grams.
A paper-like e-ink display
Both phones feature a 6.13-inch Carta 1300 e-ink display with a resolution of 1648 x 824 pixels and a pixel density of 300 PPI. The screen supports 256 levels of grayscale and 36 levels of dual-color front lighting.
Unlike a traditional phone display, the e-ink panel relies on reflected ambient light to produce an image. It also has no blue light and does not flicker. Hisense says the screen is designed for tasks such as reading e-books, annotating PDFs, and studying.
The display is also paired with an E Ink T2000 hardware TCON chip. This chip handles screen refresh independently, reduces ghosting, and takes some of the workload away from the main processor.
A detachable color screen
The biggest feature of the A10 series is the optional magnetic color screen. The 4.96-inch LCD panel attaches to the back of the phone using a magnetic ring and metal contacts. It can be attached or removed whenever needed.
With the color screen attached, the A10 can be used more like a regular smartphone. Users can browse color comics, view charts and images, watch short videos, and use social media apps. You can simply detach it when you do not need it.
The A10 Ultra comes with the magnetic color screen in the box. The A10 Pro, meanwhile, has the magnetic contacts built into the phone but does not include the secondary screen. Users can purchase the accessory separately if they want it.
Snapdragon chip with 5G
The A10 series is powered by Qualcomm’s QCM6690 octa-core processor, built on a 4nm process. The chip supports 5G connectivity and has been optimized for e-ink devices.
Hisense says the phone can automatically reduce the processor’s frequency and power consumption during static reading. For demanding tasks, it can increase performance to keep the interface responsive.
The phones pack 4,000mAh batteries with support for 18W wired charging and 15W wireless charging. The Ultra also supports magnetic wireless charging.
The A10 series runs Android 16 out of the box and supports long-term system updates and security patches. Unlike some e-ink phones that limit the apps you can install, the A10 allows users to install Android apps normally.
The phones also come with a 48MP main rear camera and an 8MP front camera. Other features include NFC, an infrared remote control, Wi-Fi 6, call recording, and app cloning.
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