RED Hydrogen One
The Hollywood camera-maker's glasses-free holographic 4-view phone.
The RED Hydrogen One is a flagship RED smartphone released Nov 2018, with a launch price of $1,295. It pairs the Snapdragon 835 with a 5.7" "4-View" LCD display, a 12 MP dual main camera and a 4,500 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 50/100 — A Hollywood cinema brand makes a phone. Standout strengths: glasses-free "holographic" 4-view display. and dual rear + dual front cams for 3d. Main trade-off: $1,295 price tag.
A Hollywood cinema brand makes a phone.
RED Hydrogen One was the Hollywood camera-maker's wild bet — a "4-View" lightfield display for glasses-free 3D, dual front and rear cameras for 3D capture, and Cinema-grade accessory mounts. The promised modular video Mods never shipped, and the phone became one of the era's most expensive flops.
Read the full review- Glasses-free "holographic" 4-View display.
- Dual rear + dual front cams for 3D.
- Machined metal industrial design.
- Cinema-grade pogo-pin accessory mounts.
Full specifications
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How the RED Hydrogen One compares
| RED Hydrogen One | iPhone 6s | |
|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 50 | 50 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 835 | Apple A9 |
| Display | 5.7" "4-View" LCD | 4.7" LCD 60 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP dual | 12 MP · f/2.2 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 1,715 mAh |
| Launch price | $1,295 | $649 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the RED Hydrogen One released?
The RED Hydrogen One was released in Nov 2018.
How much does the RED Hydrogen One cost?
The RED Hydrogen One launched at $1,295 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the RED Hydrogen One screen size and type?
The RED Hydrogen One has a 5.7" "4-View" LCD display.
What chipset does the RED Hydrogen One use?
The RED Hydrogen One is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the RED Hydrogen One have?
The RED Hydrogen One ships with 6 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the RED Hydrogen One battery capacity?
The RED Hydrogen One has a 4,500 mAh battery.
How fast does the RED Hydrogen One charge?
The RED Hydrogen One supports 15 W QC 4.0 wired charging.
What is the RED Hydrogen One main camera?
The RED Hydrogen One has a 12 MP dual main camera.
Does the RED Hydrogen One have a headphone jack?
The RED Hydrogen One has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the RED Hydrogen One get software updates?
The RED Hydrogen One update policy: To Android 9.0.
How much does the RED Hydrogen One weigh?
The RED Hydrogen One weighs 263 g.
What colours does the RED Hydrogen One come in?
The RED Hydrogen One is available in 2 colours: Aluminium, Titanium.
Is the RED Hydrogen One worth buying?
RED Hydrogen One was the Hollywood camera-maker's wild bet — a "4-View" lightfield display for glasses-free 3D, dual front and rear cameras for 3D capture, and Cinema-grade accessory mounts. The promised modular video Mods never shipped, and the phone became one of the era's most expensive flops. SpecEagle gives the RED Hydrogen One an editorial score of 50/100.
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