# E-Ink Display Smartphones The Hisense A9 Features a 6.1-Inch E-Ink Display By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-05-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisense-a9 References: [liliputing](https://liliputing.com/2022/05/hisense-a9-android-smartphone-has-a-6-1-inch-e-ink-display-with-snapdragon-662-and-up-to-6gb-ram.html) & [global.hisense](https://global.hisense.com)  The [Hisense](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-design-tablet) A9 smartphone is the latest model from the brand that doesn't feature an OLED or LCD display in favor of a far more efficient alternative: E-Ink technology. The smartphone features a 6.1-inch E-Ink display with 300 pixels per inch, which allows for a paper-like viewing experience that can be easily seen in direct sunlight. The device is powered by a [Qualcomm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-boox-palma) [Snapdragon 662](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-book-nova-air2) processor and features 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage space. The Hisense A9 smartphone is available now for preorder ahead of a launch in China for 1,799 CNY and supports 4G LTE as well as dual-band WiFi. The device measures in at 183-grams with a two-camera system, side mounted fingerprint reader and a 4,000mAh battery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.1/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **E-ink Display Technology:** E-Ink display technology is disrupting the smartphone industry by providing a more efficient and paper-like viewing experience that can be easily seen in direct sunlight, incentivizing companies to adopt it in their smartphones. - **Efficient Display Alternatives:** The rise of efficient display alternatives like E-Ink technology is revolutionizing the smartphone industry, creating opportunities for companies to create more sustainable and energy-efficient devices. - **Sunlight-readable Screens:** The introduction of E-Ink display technology in smartphones is leading to the creation of sunlight-readable screens, disrupting the smartphone industry by providing a more accessible and user-friendly experience for customers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smartphone Industry:** The use of E-Ink display technology is disrupting the smartphone industry by introducing a new type of display that is more efficient, sustainable and user-friendly. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The rise of efficient display alternatives like E-Ink technology is revolutionizing the consumer electronics industry by providing companies with new opportunities to create energy-efficient and eco-friendly devices. - **Technology Industry:** The adoption of E-Ink display technology is disrupting the technology industry by introducing innovative new ways for companies to create more sustainable, accessible and user-friendly devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Cost E Ink Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigme-hibreak-s.md) - [Eye-Friendly E-Ink Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigme-hibreak.md) - [Pro-Grade E-Ink Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigme-hibreak-pro.md) - [Long-Life E Ink Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-ink-4g-smartphone.md) - [Hybrid E-Paper Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-nxtpaper-60-ultra.md) - [Paper-Like Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-50-nxtpaper-and-50-pro-nxtpaper.md) - [Full-Color E-Ink-Like Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nxtpaper-70-pro.md) - [Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-minimalist-phone.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone-Like eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moaan-inkpalm-mini-plus-2.md)