Even though Hisense A9 was released in 2022, it still remains the top e-ink phone. But that may change now with the new HiBreak Pro by Bigme which was released for pre-order on their official website on 31 December 2024.
In terms of Hardware specs the HiBreak Pro has it beat since it has 5G, NFC, fingerprint reader and most importantly Android 14 with Google play out of the box. But we will have to wait and see how it is on the software side and whether or not using it is smooth sailing.
| Features | Bigme HiBreak Pro | Hisense A9 |
| Price | 439$ | around $406 (depends on version) |
| Buy From | Bigme Store | AliExpress |
| Discount code | webtoolo | |
| Screen | ||
| Screen | 6.13" E Ink | 6.1" eInk 1200 Carta |
| Resolution | 824 x 1648 | 824 x 1648 |
| PPI | 300 | 300 |
| Frontlight | Warm & Cold | Warm & Cold |
| Hardware | ||
| CPU | Dimensity 1080, Octa-core, 2.4GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 2Ghz |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4, 6 & 8 GB |
| Internal Storage | 256 GB | 128 & 256 GB |
| External Storage | No | micro SD slot |
| Audio | Mic & Speakers | Mic & Speakers |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Rear Camera | 20 MP | 13MP |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| SIM Card | Yes | 2 Nano |
| Connect | USB-C | USB-C |
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wifi & BT | Wi-Fi (2.4GHz + 5GHz) + BT 5.2 | Wi-Fi (2.4GHz + 5GHz) + BT 5.0 |
| Software | ||
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 (14 with rooted Lineage OS) |
| Sizes & Color | ||
| Dimensions | 159.8 x 80.9 x 8.9mm | 159 x 79.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 180g | 185g |
| Color | White | Dark Gray & Dark Teal |
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