HiSense announced the launch of the A2 smartphone in 2017. The manufacturer is offering the HiSense A2 phone with 5.5 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 chipset, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage.
The HiSense A2 comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 3090 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5.5 inches phone comes with a high resolution AMOLED display (1080 x 1920 px).
HiSense A2 specifications
| Brand | HiSense |
|---|---|
| Name | A2 |
| Model | A2 |
| Release date | 2017 |
Body
The weight of HiSense A2 is about 6.63 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this HiSense phone are average (6.18 x 3.02 x 0.33 inches).
| Weight | 6.63 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.18 x 3.02 x 0.33 inches |
| Colors | black, gold |
| SIM type | Nano SIM, Micro SIM |
System
The HiSense A2 comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.
| OS version | Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 |
| CPU | Octa-core, Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53, Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 505 |
Display
The size of A2 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.5 inches phone comes with AMOLED display. The AMOLED is a display technology and stands for Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diodes, it is a type of OLED display and is used in smartphones. The 5.5 inches AMOLED display of HiSense A2 with 1080 x 1920 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | AMOLED |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of HiSense A2 (4 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (64 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 4 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 64 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the A2 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.
| Selfie camera | 5 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 16 MP, 4608 x 3456 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The HiSense A2 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The A2 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.
| GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Ion 3090 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of A2 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.
| Type | Li-Ion 3090 mAh, non-removable |
|---|
Features
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. The A2 phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone. This HiSense phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The A2 phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. The Dual SIM capability of HiSense A2 phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone supports fast charging technology, which comes in handy when you need quick juice on your device.
| Sensors | accelerometer, compass, fingerprint, light, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Dual SIM, Fast charging, 5.2 inches secondary EPD (Electronic Paper Display) |
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the HiSense A2, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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