The Hisense A9 is a unique smartphone designed for users who value eye comfort, long reading sessions, and balanced performance. Featuring a 6.1‑inch E‑Ink Carta 1200 display, the A9 combines the power of an Android smartphone with the paper‑like readability of an e‑reader. It’s ideal for reading eBooks, browsing articles, or using apps with minimal eye strain — while still giving you all the functionality of a regular phone.
Key Features & Highlights
- E‑Ink 6.1″ Display — 6.1‑inch E‑Ink Carta 1200 panel, resolution 824×1648, ~300 PPI. The e‑ink screen delivers glare‑free reading and is gentle on the eyes, especially for long reading sessions or under bright sunlight.
- Paper‑like reading experience — Thanks to the E‑Ink screen and built‑in front light with adjustable color temperature (warm ↔ cool), you can read comfortably day or night without causing eye fatigue.
- Balanced performance for everyday use — Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 octa‑core processor with either 4 GB or 6 GB RAM (and newer variants with 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage), and running Android 11. It’s capable enough for calls, messaging, eBooks, browsing, music, and light apps.
- Spacious storage & expandable memory — Default 128 GB internal storage (and expandable via microSD on models with a dual‑SIM / SD‑card slot), enough for books, apps, photos and files.
- Good for reading, audio & basic photography — Rear camera: 13 MP with LED flash (video up to 1080p), front camera: 5 MP (selfies / video calls). E‑Ink phones rarely include cameras — Hisense A9 does. Also includes high‑resolution audio support (with ES9318 chip + 3.5 mm headphone jack and Bluetooth support) for music or audiobooks.
- All‑day battery life — Equipped with a 4000 mAh Li‑Po battery. The low-power E‑Ink screen helps make battery usage very efficient, making it good for long reading sessions, calls and daily use without frequent charging.
- Slim, lightweight & comfortable design — Measures ~159 × 79.5 × 7.8 mm and weighs ~183 g — slim enough to carry comfortably, and light enough for one-handed reading or browsing.
