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Updated · Android Central · Jul 13
Hisense Teases $590 A10 Hybrid E Ink Phone as BigMe’s Dual 2 Nears Launch
Updated
Updated · Android Central · Jul 13

Hisense Teases $590 A10 Hybrid E Ink Phone as BigMe’s Dual 2 Nears Launch

3 articles · Updated · Android Central · Jul 13

Summary

  • Hisense has begun teasing the A10 in China, a 6.1-inch E Ink phone priced from CNY 3,999 ($590) with a magnetically detachable LCD screen.
  • The hybrid design splits tasks between the E Ink panel for reading and writing and the color LCD for conventional apps, with Android 16 and a 4nm octa-core Qualcomm chip reported onboard.
  • NotebookCheck, citing a tipster, said the LCD may be sold separately rather than bundled, which could make the accessory the device’s key extra purchase.
  • BigMe’s unreleased Hibreak Dual 2 is the closest rival, pairing a 6.1-inch color/BW E Ink display with a 5-inch rear LCD as both brands push all-in-one e-reader phones.

Insights

Is a detachable screen the future of smartphones, or is Hisense's A10 another niche gadget destined to fail?
Will hybrid E Ink phones finally cure digital eye strain or just become another complicated gadget we don't need?
As AI invades e-readers, are we witnessing the birth of a smart tool or the death of simple, quiet tech?