| Name | Hisense A9 | Hisense A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $439.99 | $499.99 |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | AliExpress | AliExpress |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | E Ink Carta 1200 | E Ink Carta HD |
| Display size (inch) | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Resolution (pixels W×H) | 824×1648 | 900×1800 |
| Color display? | No | No |
| Pixel density | 300 PPI | 300 PPI |
| Screen light? | Yes | Yes |
| Adjust color temperature? | Yes | No |
| Auto-rotate? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Input options & features | ||
| Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
| Button controls? | ✔ Volume | ✔ Volume, +1 programmable |
| Stylus input | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dark mode | ❌ ⓘ | ❌ ⓘ |
| Audiobooks | ✔ | ✔ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Cellular network | ✔ 4G via SIM(+phone app) | ✔ 4G/5G; SIM(+phone app) |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| Reading apps & e-book shops | Any; download via APK or app store | Any; download via Google Play Store |
| Web browser? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Email app? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dropbox & Google Drive? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Hardware specifications | ||
| Internal storage | 128.0 GB | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM | 4000 MB ⓘ | 6000 MB |
| CPU clock speed | 2.0 GHz octa core | 2.0 GHz octa core |
| Other built in: | 5 & 13 MP camera, speaker, mic fingerprint scanner, dual SIM | 5 & 13 MP camera, speaker, mic fingerprint scanner, dual SIM |
| Ports & battery | ||
| MicroSD card reader? | ❌ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ✔ | ✔ |
| HDMI port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 4000 mAh | 4770 mAh |
| USB (charging) port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Waterproof? | No | No |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 15.9×7.95×0.78 | 17.24×8.66×0.9 |
| Weight (gram): | 183 | 221 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.26×3.13×0.31 | 6.79×3.41×0.35 |
| Weight (oz): | 6.46 | 6.8 |
| Screen: flush or recessed? | Flush | Flush |
| Color options: | Green, black | Black, Silver |
| Accessories in the box | - | Case |
| More information | ||
| Model number | ALTE556N | HNR320T |
| User guide / manual | Not available | Not available |
| Official site link: | Not available | Not available |
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