Five years ago, most UK EPOS software ran on Windows. Today, more and more cloud EPOS apps are built for Android first. They’re quick to deploy, easy to update and cheap to run. If your software has gone that way, you need an Android EPOS terminal that’s built properly, not a tablet glued to a stand.
That’s exactly where the HiStone HK566Q, also known as the Luna X, comes in. Here’s how it compares with one of the best-known Android POS terminals out there, the Sunmi T3 Pro.
Why choose an Android POS terminal?
- Fast start-up and simple updates: apps update like they do on your phone.
- Lower power use: ARM processors sip electricity and run silently with no fans.
- Cloud-friendly: ideal for modern app-based EPOS, online ordering and remote reporting.
- Familiar for staff: anyone who’s used a smartphone gets it straight away.
Meet the HK566Q Luna X
The Luna X is the newest Android EPOS terminal in the HiStone range. It runs Android 14 on an 8-core Rockchip RK3576 processor, with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage as standard (8GB and 128GB optional).
The 15.6″ Full HD true-flat touchscreen sits on a smart hinge. You can adjust the screen height and tilt it from 0 to 45 degrees, so it suits tall bars and low counters alike. It comes in black or white, which is a nice option for brands with a lighter look.
HK566Q vs Sunmi T3 Pro
| HiStone HK566Q (Luna X) | Sunmi T3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14 | Android (dual-OS version available) |
| Processor | Rockchip RK3576, 8-core, 2.2GHz | Qualcomm octa-core, 2.7GHz |
| Memory / storage | 4GB/64GB standard, 8GB/128GB optional | 6GB/128GB (Android version) |
| Main screen | 15.6″ 1920 x 1080 true flat | 15.6″ Full HD |
| Customer display | Optional 15.6″ or 10.1″, touch or non-touch | Optional 15.6″ or 10.1″ |
| Serial ports | 3 x RJ50 | Not listed on product page |
| Colours | Black or white | See manufacturer |
| Extras | Optional fingerprint reader, MSR/RFID, face-payment camera | Built-in printer on the T3 Pro Max |
| UK support | Imaged, tested and supported by B-Spoke in Leicester | Through resellers |
Sunmi figures taken from Sunmi’s own T3 Pro product page, October 2026.
Credit where it’s due: the Sunmi T3 Pro is a well-designed terminal with a strong processor, and the Pro Max version’s built-in printer is handy. Where the Luna X pulls ahead is connectivity and flexibility.
Connectivity that Android terminals often skip
Plenty of Android terminals are light on ports. The HK566Q isn’t. It has seven USB ports (two USB 3.0), USB Type-C, three serial ports, Gigabit LAN, a cash drawer port, a TF card slot and a 24V power output to drive a printer. That means it works with existing scales, scanners and cash drawers, which is a big deal if you’re replacing an older system rather than starting from scratch.
Built to be a kiosk too
Pair the Luna X with HiStone’s Cube X and it becomes a self-service ordering point. You can add the optional membership or face-payment camera, fingerprint reader and MSR/RFID card reader to build exactly the setup you need.
Quiet and cool
No noisy fans, low power use (a 24V 60W supply as standard) and an operating range up to 45°C, so it’s comfortable in a hot café or a sunny shop window.
Hisense heritage, Android flexibility
HiStone has been designing POS hardware for over 30 years, starting life as Hisense Intelligent Commercial Systems, the commercial POS arm of Hisense. That’s why even its Android terminals feel like serious commercial kit rather than consumer tablets: solid hinges, quality screens and consistent build from one unit to the next.
Prefer Windows? Or need something smaller?
- Need Windows or Linux instead? The HK568 is our best-selling Windows EPOS terminal.
- Want Android in a smaller footprint? Take a look at the HK526Q.
Try the Luna X with your Android EPOS app
The easiest way to decide is to see your own app running on it. Visit our Leicester showroom, or ask us to load your software on a demo unit.
Call 0116 260 3100, email sales@b-spokesystems.com or build your HK566Q quote online.