Hisense A5C, A5 Pro CC, color e-ink phones

[Waiting4somethin]

Originally Posted by charlie - uk

The Hisense A5, has a matt screen protector on it which is OK. I just bought a Hisense A5CC colour e-ink phone, and put a matt screen protector on it, which is OK. Google Play functionality is available for the A5. You'll have to wait a bit for the pro & colour versions....

BROTECT AirGlass Matte Glass Screen Protector for Hisense A5, A5C, A5CC

What do you make of the graininess of the colour? Are you ok with it or does it bother you?

I don't think I will mind, but I don't use/like regular smartphones, so I have low standards - the yotaphone 2 was my first smartphone, and I've used eink phones exclusively ever since.

[charlie - uk]

Originally Posted by Waiting4somethin

What do you make of the graininess of the colour? Are you ok with it or does it bother you?

I don't think I will mind, but I don't use/like regular smartphones, so I have low standards - the yotaphone 2 was my first smartphone, and I've used eink phones exclusively ever since.

For me, I do a lot of reading & like to be able to use my devices outside. E-Ink devices excel at this. I like the colour, E-Ink devices. They are great for web browsing & video in colour. THe colour is muted but nice, compared to Oled screens which are brash & pop. And the added benefit of long battery life is great too...

[mdp]

Originally Posted by tracey1

Is there a Hisense phone with a matte, non-reflective EPD in the making ? If not - why the hell not ?

Probably because specialized glass is more resistant to scratches than matte surfaces, and palm devices (foremostly phones) are "treated worse" than tablets (incl. readers). (Probably also for reasons of streamlining in production.)

Do not get me wrong: using matte screens is a basic requirement and the difficulties that exist in order to finalize purchased devices to make them ready for use is shocking.

To equip your devices with a matte film, it seems to me currently that you should look for technicians' shops (mobile devices repairs etc.) that equipped themselves with plotters and professional grade matte films. Those films that can be moved for some time after being placed on the glass - those not immediately adhesive - are those I am calling "professional grade".
See here my latest rants and headaches on the matter.

[mdp]

Originally Posted by charlie - uk

I just bought a Hisense A5CC colour e-ink phone

Good! Why don't you do us a favour and take close, detailed (sharp) photos that include text, coloured text (like links in a webpage) and pictures? I guess webpages and PDF files are good targets.

EDIT: You could take pictures of these pages, in the right places.

For example: in page 6 of the current thread there are posts from DaleDe and pdurrant: a picture taken of their name and avatar would be interesting. In the left column you get a green text instance ("pdurrant"), a black one ("the grand mouse 高貴的老鼠"), graphics and a picture (pale blue shaded boxes and the picture of a mouse), surrounded by other graphics for the dates, rectangles etc. I guess a picture including those details would already be telling. That green text to be compared to the black and grey ones is important.

Also, a shot of what is below this sentence, in this post, could be of interest - from the coloured text to the bird.
_______________

This is a test.
This is a test. Oh, look, a bird, a bird here below!
This is a test.

[eReader fan]

I just post a thread discouraging all of you to buy from Shenzhen store on aliexpress. Me and many users from here have had problems with them.

The post here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...25#post4011125

I just read the reviews on CECT-SHOP on the colour Hisense phones and no one regrets of the colour choice and one says the colour screen is a good one.

By the way Charlie - Uk, from where did ou buy the phone?

[tracey1]

Originally Posted by charlie - uk

The Hisense A5, has a matt screen protector on it which is OK. I just bought a Hisense A5CC colour e-ink phone, and put a matt screen protector on it, which is OK. Google Play functionality is available for the A5. You'll have to wait a bit for the pro & colour versions....

BROTECT AirGlass Matte Glass Screen Protector for Hisense A5, A5C, A5CC

How long do you think we'll have to wait ?
I personally don't care about color but I would like a dual screen phone a la Hisense A2 pro but with google play services or at least a matte EPD or a good matte screen protrector for that matter

[charlie - uk]

Originally Posted by eReader fan

I just post a thread discouraging all of you to buy from Shenzhen store on aliexpress. Me and many users from here have had problems with them.

The post here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...25#post4011125

I just read the reviews on CECT-SHOP on the colour Hisense phones and no one regrets of the colour choice and one says the colour screen is a good one.

By the way Charlie - Uk, from where did ou buy the phone?

I bought both the, Hisense A5 & Hisense A5CC from CECT-SHOP. I have no complaints and the customer service has always been excellent. Shipping has some delays due to COVID-19, but not excessive...

[charlie - uk]

Originally Posted by tracey1

How long do you think we'll have to wait ?
I personally don't care about color but I would like a dual screen phone a la Hisense A2 pro but with google play services or at least a matte EPD or a good matte screen protrector for that matter

The Hisense A5, got Google Play functionality, through an Aliexpress reseller 4 - 5 months after CECT-SHOP started selling it. It's worth noting that these are unofficial reseller mods. Meaning that the, modded Hisense E-Ink phones, are not eligible for over the air, Android system updates...

[Question Mark]

Originally Posted by charlie - uk

I bought both the, Hisense A5 & Hisense A5CC from CECT-SHOP.

I'm curious as to how the reading experience on the A5 compares to the reading experience on the A5CC.

Is the text on the A5CC as clear as the text on the A5? What about when reading a book which has colour pictures, is the text as clear as on the A5?

I have an A5 and really love it.But it would be tempting to get the A5CC if the reading experience were just as good.

Also, do you notice any difference in terms of power consumption between the two devices?

And can the lockscreen display a colour picture when the device is switched off?

Thanks.

[tracey1]

Originally Posted by charlie - uk

The Hisense A5, got Google Play functionality, through an Aliexpress reseller 4 - 5 months after CECT-SHOP started selling it. It's worth noting that these are unofficial reseller mods. Meaning that the, modded Hisense E-Ink phones, are not eligible for over the air, Android system updates...

That's very useful information, thank you. I assume no android update is a big minus.

I also just remembered the Hisense A6 exists. Might be an option for me. i remember reading here somewhere that hisense might be planning to incorporate Google services in their phones - that true ?

[tracey1]

Originally Posted by Question Mark

I have an A5 and really love it.

Would you say it can be used as one's main/only phone ?

[tracey1]

Originally Posted by mdp

Probably because specialized glass is more resistant to scratches than matte surfaces, and palm devices (foremostly phones) are "treated worse" than tablets (incl. readers). (Probably also for reasons of streamlining in production.)

Do not get me wrong: using matte screens is a basic requirement and the difficulties that exist in order to finalize purchased devices to make them ready for use is shocking.

To equip your devices with a matte film, it seems to me currently that you should look for technicians' shops (mobile devices repairs etc.) that equipped themselves with plotters and professional grade matte films. Those films that can be moved for some time after being placed on the glass - those not immediately adhesive - are those I am calling "professional grade".
See here my latest rants and headaches on the matter.

Thanks for the insight. I will look into the latter possibility although I would be positively surprierd if local phone stores provided such a service.

On the issue of scratches, I still own a Yotaphone 2 with a matte EPD and it has very little scratches despite not always having enjoyed a gentle treatment

[Question Mark]

Originally Posted by tracey1

Would you say it can be used as one's main/only phone ?

I guess that would depend on how you use your phone.

It is my main phone, but I'm not your typical phone user. I send and receive several texts a year. Can't even remember the last time I used a mobile phone to make or receive a call. I also have disabled data on the phone so that I can only access the internet via wifi... I use it mainly for reading, taking photos and listening to music, but I have the option of using it as a phone should the need arise.

However, I have read that some people who are likely more typical users than myself are using it is as their main phone.

One thing to note, if you live in a northerly country, is that some people have reported issues in extremely cold weather when using it outside.

I only used mine briefly a couple of times to take pictures during winter here in Canada. Although the phone took the pictures without incident, I did notice that the lockscreen image looked a little wonky. Everything returned to normal once I was inside again. However, it made me wonder how images would render if using the device for an extended period in the cold.

[charlie - uk]

Originally Posted by Question Mark

I'm curious as to how the reading experience on the A5 compares to the reading experience on the A5CC.

Is the text on the A5CC as clear as the text on the A5? What about when reading a book which has colour pictures, is the text as clear as on the A5?

I have an A5 and really love it.But it would be tempting to get the A5CC if the reading experience were just as good.

Also, do you notice any difference in terms of power consumption between the two devices?

And can the lockscreen display a colour picture when the device is switched off?

Thanks.

Because the A5CC has colour filters in front of the e-ink screen, it is less reflective than the A5. Black on white text, there seems to be little difference. Colour is overlayed over the e-ink screen, with a colour filter array, so it doesn't seem to interfere with text display. Power consumption seems pretty much the same between the two. Increasing with, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & screen refresh rate, when browsing the internet etc. The lock screen has a user selectable background. If there is a way to display a picture when shutdown, I haven't found it. Shutdown display, is minimal, just says Hisense & Turned off. In lock screen, you can display whatever background picture you like. The Hisense A5CC phone, with it's extra memory and faster processor, gives a much better user experience, than the Hisense A5...

[Question Mark]

Originally Posted by charlie - uk

Because the A5CC has colour filters in front of the e-ink screen, it is less reflective than the A5. Black on white text, there seems to be little difference. Colour is overlayed over the e-ink screen, with a colour filter array, so it doesn't seem to interfere with text display. Power consumption seems pretty much the same between the two. Increasing with, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & screen refresh rate, when browsing the internet etc. The lock screen has a user selectable background. If there is a way to display a picture when shutdown, I haven't found it. Shutdown display, is minimal, just says Hisense & Turned off. In lock screen, you can display whatever background picture you like. The Hisense A5CC phone, with it's extra memory and faster processor, give a much better user experience, than the Hisense A5...

Many thanks for the reply. Very tempting.