Hisense has now launched the world's first smartphones with colored E-ink displays. The recently launched A5C and A5 Pro CC, which use the latest leap in the E-ink technology. Alongside the two smartphones, Hisense has also launched the Hisense Q5 Tablet that also features a monochrome display. Let's take a look at the specs of all the Hisense E-ink devices and learn what makes them different from other smartphones out in the market.

Hisense E-ink Devices Overview

Hisense A5 Pro CC Overview

The A5 Pro CC is an upgrade to last year's Hisense A5. The most significant change has been in the display - A5 Pro features a 5.84-inch E-ink display that supports a total of 4096 colors. The E-ink displays are widely used in the electronic e-book readers cause they resemble paper prints. They don't use any kind of backlit system as in LCD systems. Traditional E-ink display could only display Black and White; however, with the introduction of Advanced Color ePaper (ACEP), they are now capable of viewing up to 4096 colors. The E-ink display has a low refresh rate and isn't suitable for anything other than reading e-books. One can't even enjoy watching videos on this display.Check out the new features in MIUI 12The device features an integrated 3D Arc design on the back panel. On the back, there is a single 13MP camera with an LED flash. On the front, there is a 5MP selfie camera.It is powered by the UNISOC Tiger T610 processor and has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage at disposal. There is also a 6GB/128GB variant. Storage is expandable via a microSD card. The phone relies on a 4,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging through USB Type-C port. The phone runs on Android 10 and comes with a fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) and support for NFC.Check out the latest progress in SpaceX's Starlink process. 

Hisense A5C Overview

Hisense A5C features the same design, but Qualcomm's Snapdragon 439 processor powers it. It is also available in 4GB/64GB memory configuration. The A5s comes with 4G connectivity. The phone features a 4000mAh battery with support for 10W charging through a USB 2.0 port.Check out the best Android alternatives for iPhone SE 2020

Hisense A5C / A5 Pro CC Specifications:

• Design: Plastic body with 3D Arc Design
• Display: 5.84″ colored E-ink display
• Rear Camera: 13 MP camera
• Front Camera: 5MP selfie camera
• Processor: UNISOC Tiger T610 (A5 Pro CC) / Snapdragon 439 (A5C)
• RAM: 4GB/6GB (only in A5 Pro CC)
• Storage: 64GB/128GB (only in A5 Pro CC) , expandable via microSD card
• OS: Android 10
• Features: Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer
• Battery: 4000 mAh with 10W (5V/2A) charging

Hisense Q5 Tablet Overview

Hisense Q5 Tablet features a 10.5-inch monochrome display. The screen has an HD resolution and an aspect ratio of 16:9. The RLCD display works on the principle of reflection of lights and, thus, doesn't produce any harmful rays. The screen is inside a plastic body that has a metallic grey finish to it.It is powered by the UNISOC Tiger T610 processor that is paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It comes with a triple card slot (dual sim + MicroSD card). There is a 5MP camera on the back, and a 2MP selfie camera resides on the front. The device includes a 5050mAh battery, which supports 10W charging through a USB 2.0 port. For connectivity, it comes with a 3.5mm audio jack and HDMI port. It runs on Android 10 and supports 4G LTE.

Hisense Q5 Tablet Specifications:

• Design: Plastic body with a metallic finish
• Display: 10.5″ monochrome RLCD display, 16:9 aspect ratio
• Rear Camera: 5MP camera with f/2.2
• Front Camera: 2MP camera with f/2.4
• Processor: UNISOC Tiger T610
• RAM: 6GB
• Storage: 64GB expandable via microSD card
• OS: Android 10
• Features: 3.5mm audio jack, HDMI port
• Battery: 5050 mAh with 10W (5V/2A) charging

Hisense E-ink Devices: Launch & Availability

Hisense A5 Pro CC is available for pre-order in China with a price of 1799 Yuan for a 4/64GB variant and 1999 Yuan for 6GB/128GB. Similarly, Hisense A5C and Q5 Tablet are available for 1699 Yuan and 2299 Yuan, respectively. Check out our review of Samsung Galaxy M31