E Ink is the future. The benefits of it for your mental, visual, and sleep health are undeniable and life changing. I just got my first E Ink tablet and depending on my experience I may make the smartphone switch when the next one comes out.

@sthardman

Жыл бұрын

I wish there was an ereader I could use for listening to podcasts at night before I go to bed. I hate keeping my phone nearby

@mikemo949

Жыл бұрын

@@sthardman you’re going to have to get an eink tablet. Ereaders don’t really do that.

@sthardman

Жыл бұрын

@@mikemo949 any suggestions on a model that can use the Spotify or a podcast app? I’m looking for a dedicated device to keep next to my pillow to listen to podcast while falling asleep

@rainsseason9617

Жыл бұрын

Just enable greyscale on your smartphone. It helps with power saving, eye strain, and addiction to those eye-candy visuals.

@mikemo949

Жыл бұрын

@@rainsseason9617 grey scale has actually been proven to not help with battery life in a significant way and it also doesn’t help with eye strain at all. You’re still using an oled or lcd screen. E ink is literally like a piece of paper.

Did I miss the critical things like call quality and battery life?

@1vbAPiYk

Ай бұрын

yep, another low IQ review

@aidhengilbertmusic

Ай бұрын

That's what I'm here for 😔

@goodnightjourneys

8 күн бұрын

I just got one and the call quality is great sounds good and you are heard fine and the battery is outstanding much better then other phones while not using the phone the battery can last for weeks and not lose any I can get away with only charging this phone every 2-3 days but will depend on your use probably.

When using a smaller E-ink screen, I choose landscape instead portrait when reading documents because then the text and pictures becomes much larger and since you read from side to side anyway it makes more sense. Just make sure the app allows avoiding regular scrolling and instead allows jumping down and up one screen height at a time.

I would LOVE to have this as my main, however, my main issue is lack of google maps and more importantly, UK mobile banking support

@ikemreacts

Жыл бұрын

Why can't you use banking apps on this phone? I wanna travel with it abroad...

@rathernotsayatall

Жыл бұрын

@@ikemreacts Hello, I think it's because of the lack of Google Play Store, the phone being Chinese. But I'm sure you could access these services from the internet

@ikemreacts

Жыл бұрын

@@rathernotsayatall Thanks for that. My bank can only be accessed through the app. A pity because it's a great phone.

@dylantingley9400

Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure this is running android. You can easily sideload your apps through the internet browser

@rathernotsayatall

Жыл бұрын

@@dylantingley9400 I don't know if sideloading a banking app is really safe. Also maybe he doesn't know how to sideload, and sideloading every single app you want makes this phone not so interresting

Really cool design. Coming from the A5, the main differences I'd be interested in would be a direct comparison of contrast levels and ghosting, battery life and photo- and video-shooting.

@algot34

Жыл бұрын

and refresh rate!

i really think they need to re-design the UI in these, clearly scrolling and swiping is forever going to feel clunky with this kind of screen. They should have settings pages that that you flick through rather than scroll through

Cool! Can't wait for them to release the next Kaleido phone 😍.

I really look forward to a time with e-ink screens, easier reading, and better smartphone battery lifes. How well would this work with a turn-by-turn navigation app for in the car? Any available that work on this device? And the same question for 'outdoor' GPS app like Komoot or Gaia or Outdooractive? (I'm a GPS nerd). What would the battery life be for 'outdoor GPS'?

I totally dig this as a second phone, as I use two phones, and second is mostly just for communication. This would make it a long lasting, reading handy phone.

I'd like a Global Version

being looking around for a device to reduce my screen time!!! I'm already a fan of E-readers I own a boox air, and this is the first time i come across this device! This might just be my next phone very soon, all I need is be able to use the internet to read documents for work and manga or books on my spare time!

Wow that is some unique gadget. I can see some people with eye sensitivity gravitating to this device

This is honestly pretty slick. I'm absolutely blown away by how good e-ink devices can be. I'll be picking up a nova air c for christmas, and if that goes well, I'm definitely going to consider switching my phone to an e-ink phone; of which hisense seems to be the way to go. I love e-ink on my kindle, and really dislike the eyestrain that comes from lcd screens. I totally didn't realize that you can basically just get a modern android experience albeit with these really nice screens. I probably won't end up picking up the Hisense A9, but rather a color model (and likely whatever color model they release in the future). But this is still very cool to see.

Жыл бұрын

Tu connais des modèles en couleurs ?

@dvsavocs5290

Жыл бұрын

@ hisense a5 cc pro

the data specification list of such devices must also provide information on dynamic contrast ratio or something more suitable pertaining to the e-ink technology..

they should optimize the ui for example remove scrolling and add more widget in lock screen since the lock screen display is always on

I was expecting you to talk about the battery after all e ink screen should save a lot of battery.

I am defintely buying one right now

I'm missing a segment of you trying to type a text or an email on this, I wonder how it goes when you're doing it two thumbed, or with swiping keyboards

I want this!! I want a dumbphone badly for less distractions! This looks great!

Looks super interesting. I'm suprised they insist in having scrolling as the main way to navigate menus instead of them being fixed.

Simply outstanding 😲

I can't wait for this to be available with color.

debloated and with playstore and g-apps i'd buy it asap

@aimanechouhaibi169

Жыл бұрын

same

@jesuslopez6873

3 ай бұрын

there is a version with google play

It looks quite good😊. I whould love one but bigger, around 7"😊

It's great to see all the features, but the real question is how does it perform with 3rd party apps and mobile providers. I bought the Hisense A7 and I had to sideload the apps that I needed, which were laggy and it required a lot of messing about. Then there was the question of messaging. Often I wouldn't receive a message either online or in text until a few hours later. That is just not good enough.

When will Hisense use a baseband that will actually work outside of China??? Until it's not a brick off WiFi, it's nearly useless regardless of how awesome it is. And never a hint of this in your reviews...

that looks amazing.

Where can I find the specs? Does it have a barometer, GPS, and Accelerometer features?

I absolutely loved this device! I've been exploring alternatives to standard smartphones for a while, as I'm chronically addicted to scrolling through social media and wasting time on random content. However, switching to a dumbphone doesn't quite feel right, considering I still need my phone for contacting friends, family, and work (and having NFC for payments and a good camera isn't too bad either 😅). Now, I'm 100% convinced that I need one of these Hisense E-Ink smartphones because the screen technology makes watching videos so unappealing, preventing me from mindlessly scrolling 😂. Now, I just need to figure out how to purchase one here in Portugal.

Is it possible to delete all of the clutter in the UI(or I guess just install base android)?

Is there a big difference between the contrasts of black and whites between the A5 and A9?

The camera is incredible

The main reason for me to change to e-ink phone is battery life.. which you didn’t cover by the way.. the transition from lcd to e-ink happens when people realize that the battery lasts 4 times longer.. presumably.. I wouldn’t know because this is the first insight to the world of e-ink phones. Nice review though! But please take the battery life into your reviews and people might really get interested.

@Otome_chan311

Жыл бұрын

IMO battery is just a nice bonus. I'm planning on switching to e-ink devices because using lcd screens all day is really straining on my eyes.

@goodmew1763

Жыл бұрын

Same, I was waiting for battery life through the whole video.

Does apps like Uber work?? I'm thinking of getting one, but i really need uber to work on it

Really good this kind of product rather than going on a Dumphone. I imagine that we necessarily spend less time on it and at the same time we keep the possibility of managing some applications. How long does the battery last? There is a way to delete all these Chinese applications ?

Do a video comparing the A5 with the A7 and A9. I'm interested in the differences in refresh rate for videos

@chrissaz6977

Жыл бұрын

I own these 3 ( but it is not A5, it is A5 pro C). A9 and A5 pro C have fast refresh rate. And A9 screen quality is definitely better than the other 2. It has warm light which is very awesome! I really love A9 because of this size and weight and how fast the response of the phone. Also it has better sound quality to me

@quattuorphotography8107

Жыл бұрын

@@chrissaz6977 Hi does your phone works well with navigation apps? Does the battery keeps?

Would buy something like this if it was available to buy ... cmon Hisense be the next giant.

Will there be a colour version?

This time Hisense uses a Qualcomm soc on A9 rather than the unisoc ones we see on A7 and A5p. So we have a better chance to see a root to properly enable A9 with GMS like on A5. No more 2account means a better life.

@SamTFLOH

Жыл бұрын

Forgive my ignorance, but does this mean we will be able to install Google maps and mobile banking apps?

@algot34

Жыл бұрын

@@SamTFLOH google maps and all google services. I'm not sure about banking apps

@canmipais1420

Жыл бұрын

@@algot34 probably need a couple of magisk modules to spoof signature and bypass safetynet check. Might be possible but no guarantee

@dylantingley9400

Жыл бұрын

Should be able to have banking apps if you root properly

@dylantingley9400

Жыл бұрын

Easily could bypass safetynet on here

Do eink phones' batteries get bad with time and use? I've an ereader and it and my old one both got REALLY bad with time. I pretty much can only use it when plugged in now

For the record, I will be using this phone as my primary.

I owned A7, A5 Pro c, and A9. I have to say A9 is the best of all 3. But I like A5 pro C as well. A9 is really worth investing

@Carcosahead

Жыл бұрын

How much battery use you have on the A9?

@Jacob-mx3xw

Жыл бұрын

Can I have an idea why you prefer the A9? :)

@ndhikaatube

Жыл бұрын

Typical battery life please, I wanted to get one of the hisense.

@yorgohoebeke

Жыл бұрын

I just bought the A5: is the A9 significantly faster/smoother?

@othmanebelaidi4095

3 ай бұрын

Hi chrissaz, please it is possible to tell me if 2 apps can be used and run properly in the Hisense e-ink A5 Pro c or A9? The names of thoses are - Auto changer Wallpaper by Dev viet - Notepad ++ by hskapps (available on apkpure). Thank you very much in advance

Great video! Do you know if this has Google Play proper? I’d want to be able to download Garmin Connect IQ for my watch.

@dylantingley9400

Жыл бұрын

It runs Android 11, so you could root the phone and install Google play services that way if it doesn't have them

Does anyone know if the A9 is compatible on the Mint Mobile Network in the US?

could i use "hey google" on this phone? Could I also use google tts or read aloud?

is it going to be a color version of it?

I have the Hisense A5 Pro CC and it‘s beautiful. But I was a little bit disappointed in the resolution and that you always see through the pages also in clear mode in comparison to a kindle. Does the A9 have a better resolution?

@Zak-47

Жыл бұрын

Same as a kindle! 300ppi. Color e ink is like 150ppi i think

How's the battery life with the e-ink screen?

I am wondering if this phone will work in Canada, currently looking to buy it!

very good review this is a solid phone, hopefully we'll see a color version

@dylantingley9400

Жыл бұрын

Hisense a7 cc :)

@micro7567

Жыл бұрын

@@dylantingley9400 there should be an updated version A7 CC is from last year

@dylantingley9400

Жыл бұрын

@@micro7567 lol they aren't apple. They don't need to come out with a phone every year

This is exactly what I want in a phone. My eyes are sensitive and get strained easily with LED screens. I'm also autistic and the brightness/glare/colors of LED screens can be overwhelming.

How’s the carrier support? Xfiniy Mobile failed for me.

That's a really good device.

what happens if you send a picture taken with this device to someone with a normal screen? would it show in color or greyscale?

@goodereader

8 ай бұрын

Of course it will be in full color. It's not like it's an e-ink camera.

How does the device work in the dark? Can the backlight be automatic?

Loving the idea behind this, but I need to know, does this device have a GPS? Can it run Waze? This could easily replace my daily driver if so.

@MatejaMaric

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it can.

Does the A5 Color or A7 Color have the feature to adjust the backlight color temperature like in the A9?

@jeisson42

Жыл бұрын

I had the A7 CC and no, it doesn't

have they released a color version of this now?

When will the be a fully fledged version dedicated to the US and other countries? It's too crippled to make any sense unless someone is basically allergic to conventual screens. This is a technology that would have a niche beyond the Kindle if it were invested in and developed properly. It's not fully functional and it's too niche to be economically feasible. It shouldn't cost for much for those specs. But would need to be a much bigger market for the price to come down.

I'd love to have this but the asking price just doesn't sit right. The specs aren't worth that much even if it's argued it uses an eink screen

i really am interested in this phone, but the only worry has been a way to use google playstore. is there any good way invented to use google playstore with this phone?

Can regular android app be installed in this phobe like messenger, viber etc?

Does the Tesla car app work on this phone?

how is speed mode compared to an lcd display?

Does it work with AT&T

This is great for people with sensory issues

Can you test GPS navigation using like Google maps or something else? I think a lot of ppl use their phone for navigation, so GPS is an important feature.

@josephjeps

11 ай бұрын

I live in Europe and it works fine and accurately. Just keep in mind that Google Maps doesn't work. I use Petal Maps and it is almost the same.

Do you know if the Post & DHL App can be installed on the device? (Kann man die Post & DHL App auf dem Gerät installieren?) What is the standby battery life, if you do nothing at all with the device? Does Google Maps work in the browser?

@goodereader

Жыл бұрын

1. This is an Android 11 smartphone. 2. Understand by time is going to depend on what you're doing on it, but it is extremely long if you don't have any of the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth on

how is the battery performance?

can you use a stylus with this device?

7" to 8" is a must

How long does the battery last under regular use as a daily driver? How long to charge also?

@smileychess

Жыл бұрын

Most devices like this last at least a week on a charge.

the screen of the e-ink phone doesn't just look smaller, but is indeed smaller than a Kindle because its aspect ratio is wider - that matters a lot. a 4:3 6" screen has a bigger area than a 16:9 6.1" screen. just saying...

Is it available in India?

WANT!

I wish they fix that slow-awful gps-sensor built in previous models. If no, A5c now still top buy for long lasting battery life clear daylight vision phone to grown up users.

is there the Google Play store ?

What about battery life? How much SOT can you achive with one charge? Ok the apps you use on this phone aren't that energy demanding cause you will not watch videos or play games for sure, and that would have to add to battery life as well..

@dylantingley9400

Жыл бұрын

E ink smartphones tend to have amazing battery life. Since this has 4000 mah I would estimate about 5 days without a charge (and that's probably the minimum, it could probably go for 2 weeks!)

so this can call and text in the USA?

Does this support Google Play Services?? My bank's app demand it and that is all that is stopping me from buying!

Music is so low can you make it more louder?

Does Hisense offer a return policy on these phones? I cant find one on their websie

@goodereader

4 ай бұрын

Unfortunately no, there are no International returns

I just don't know why inkos it is not avaiable for Hisense A5, since it will be running 100%...

I hope it will come with a play store version

@cyb

Жыл бұрын

Did a previous one ever had one?

@dylantingley9400

Жыл бұрын

Or you could root and install Google play services yourself

@mickfitz76

Жыл бұрын

Sideload apk

Does Google Talkback work on it?

Does screen light up automatically in camera mode like in Hisense A5 or not? thanks

@josephjeps

11 ай бұрын

Mine doesn't, but maybe it's because I need to configure it. You can activate the back light once you open the app, though.

@2trancentral

7 ай бұрын

@@josephjeps Thanks, in my A5 it's automatic, and you can't turn it off which sucks big time.

How use this in the at night without light?

Let's think about screen sizes for a second. I don't think diagonal is a good metric, because it's not reflective of an area for high aspect devices. Classic eink reader has a 6" screen with 3:4 aspect, making the area of 111 cm squared. This device has a 6.1" screen with a 1:2 aspect, making the area of 96 cm squared. So after all, the difference isn't that large. But you do lose 14% screen real estate. You might be losing more depending on text wrapping due to lines coming up extra short.

@niamhleeson3522

Жыл бұрын

It seems to be too skinny for reading manga for example.

Did I miss a discussion of battery? Curious how it does.

@rodrigocastillo204

Жыл бұрын

X2 I wanna know how long does the battery last

@algot34

Жыл бұрын

@@rodrigocastillo204 2-3 days of moderate use is what I've heard

could you please put a review video reviewing the hotspot functionality of the phone..will the hotspot feature work ...battery life with phone as dedicated hotspot..hotspot apps that will work with os of phone off the back..or modifications possible to use this feature with mix of ur knowledge and skill you possess thanks

Hi! I'm super hyped for this phone, but for practical reasons (say: google maps) I still would prefer a somewhat coloured screen. Do you have any idea when this one will come in colour? It was expected some time last year, but nothing so far. Do you know what's going on?

@chimpsandchips

Жыл бұрын

Check out the hisense A5/A7 PRO C or CC, they are less powerful but appear to be a proof-of-concept for color e-ink technology.

@maudk4765

Жыл бұрын

@@chimpsandchips I'm familiar with those, but they are old; run on older versions of Android and some other limitations. Given that I use my phone's for 5-7 years, I don't wanna start with older Android already. There's quite some apps that simply need to work for daily life.

I really want to flash sailfish os on this...

How’s battery life?

I don't really understand the point of a grayscale e-ink smartphone. If it were color e ink I could see the point. I might look at a minimalist e-ink phone like the light phone 2.

Anyone know the battery life and if it can survive an accidental drop? Is it waterproof and dust proof?

Do you think Strava would work on this phone?

@goodereader

Жыл бұрын

What is that?

Does it support pdf format

Please, show us how to install Uber on this phone. Uber and Google Maps.

The kindle display is bigger given that the aspect ratio is squarer.

Is this device compatible with e-sim?