Hisense unveils A10 with detachable colour display and e-ink main screen, targeting niche readers over mainstream smartphones

Hisense has revealed the A10, a unique smartphone featuring a detachable colour rear display and a primary 6.13-inch e-ink screen, appealing to readers seeking readability and customisation in a regional launch in China.

Hisense has shown new images of the A10, an unusual handset built around an e-ink main screen and a detachable colour display on the back. The rear panel is sold separately, which reinforces the device’s niche positioning rather than a conventional smartphone design. According to Ferra, the main panel measures 6.13 inches.

The hardware leans more towards a reader than a mainstream phone. Gizmochina reported that the A10 is powered by Qualcomm’s QCM6690 processor and runs Android 16, while also supporting NFC, infrared control and magnetic wireless charging. Notebookcheck said the same core specifications had been disclosed in additional coverage, suggesting Hisense is aiming for a feature set that is practical but modest by modern flagship standards.

Sales are due to begin in China on August 28, with no global launch announced so far. That timing gives Hisense a clear domestic rollout window, but the lack of overseas details means the A10 is still best viewed as a regional product with a highly specialised audience: users who want e-ink readability with the option of adding colour only when needed.

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