RED Hydrogen One Smartphone with Holographic Display

Finding the right gadget for a conversation, during the development of technical innovations, seems to be a simple matter. However, despite the huge number of telephone devices, most of them have limited functionality.

Technology would have seemed incredible to people in the 20th century, but with the breakthrough of the creations of Steven Jobs, smartphones are more demanding than providing a conversation. In 2018, a novelty was presented to journalists of well-known publications: the Hydrogen One device from RED, a company known for its professional film cameras.

How to choose a device?

Little is known about the novelty.In particular, the company sent for beta testing to pre-order users, about three hundred smartphones in the primary version. The presented thing has an initial Snapdragon 835 single-chip system, as well as a number of flaws that will be corrected by the time the model enters the global market.

The average price set by the manufacturer corresponds to the flagship market in the global economy:

• $1195 for products with aluminum body. (about 79,000 rubles).
• $1595 for items with titanium. (slightly above 105,000 rubles).

Although the averages are in the same segment, a number of reviewers point out that the product is more expensive than competitive products from other companies. The Hydrogen One smartphone is higher in price than other flagships.

After a year of testing the device by foreign reviewers, in the fall of 2018, the company is ready to release a full-fledged version. For the presentation of the modified model, journalists from publications working with the technical concept were invited. Despite this fact, the characteristics of the smartphone were not fully disclosed to users, and the reviews of those present at the demonstration of the new gadget were brief and dry.

The phone is larger than its competitors. Standard features may have analogues in products from other companies, but the highlight of a particular model is the creation of a 3-D image during a conversation with another interlocutor. Now the Internet is divided into two camps:

• Those who believe that developers will revolutionize the world of high-tech innovations;
• Those who are sure that the declared characteristics of the product will need to be improved to an acceptable level, since the visualization of consumer expectations may not correspond to reality.

For a comprehensive analysis, you need to consider the smartphone model in detail.

The main technical characteristics of the smartphone

The display that changed the perception of millions

Unlike other manufacturers focused on increasing the clarity of the image on the display, the creators set a fundamentally new direction in the perception of reality through the use of a telephone device. The screen dimensions are 5.7 inches, and the resolution is 2560/1440 pixels, which allows you to provide the required image sharpness.

The revolutionary screen with the technology of three-dimensional display of the interlocutor is similar to the holograms used in Star Wars. The effect is possible thanks to two cameras located on the front and uploading the image to the device.In other words, as a result of the call, a hologram will be received, broadcast from the screen of the telephone device, completely copying the movements, facial expressions and reaction of the interlocutor to the words of the caller. According to the manufacturer, the effect will be mutual when using two Hydrogen One smartphones.

Another demonstration of the three-dimensional display (four view) is the ability to tilt the model without losing the 3-D effect. The technology works effectively in both landscape and portrait loading. According to the manufacturer, they will create a special service for their own smartphone, where they can provide the holographic content of the product.

stereo sound

The sound coming out during the broadcast of demos, users compared with Dolby 5/1. According to the subjective perception of the listeners, the rich stereo separation of the speakers, coupled with good volume, creates the effect of live presence. The company dubbed the phenomenon the virtual surround sound effect. According to the unanimous opinion of the people who tested the device, the sound reproduction is so excellent that there is a feeling of being behind, in front and to the side of the listener.

On their first model, RED installed a proprietary audio algorithm that converts a stereo signal into multi-dimensional sound (A3D). In addition, it does not require the purchase of additional accessories, that is, standard in-ear headphones can broadcast sound in full.

There is no data on how the device broadcasts the radio, but given that it does standardized things, the latter function should be present in the smartphone. The model also has a 3.5 mm audio jack.

Hollywood Content Creation Camera

The novelty has a dual camera (12/12 MP), which acts as the main one in the device, as well as two front cameras (8/8 MP). The front camera allows you to shoot objects directly in front of the screen, and the rear camera allows you to translate the video into a three-dimensional image behind the model.
The innovation is achieved by connecting the live image captured by all the cameras provided in the smartphone. This results in a volumetric effect.

The model provides for automatic saving of the object in a file (H4V), which can be translated to more primitive models in 2-D format. A photo taken with a smartphone camera in 3D can also be converted into a 2D file.

Despite the revolutionary breakthrough, the reviews of journalists who first saw the product are mixed. In particular, the following shortcomings are indicated when translating 3-D onto the model screen:

1. The effect comes and goes. Two-dimensionality is replaced by three-dimensionality, and vice versa.
2. Side images in the background (rainbow, stars, etc.).
3. In the 2D variation, the camera's sharpness is good, but when switching to the 3D resolution, it drops and individual pixels become visible.
4. There is an effect of "otherworldliness".

Journalists also note that the company producing the first smartphone cannot compete properly with giants such as Apple or Google. Despite innovative developments, the idea, according to consumers, has not been finalized and cheese. If in well-lit places, photos from the device look great and can give odds to other models, then when darkened, their quality decreases. In other words, in the sun, the pictures will turn out great, but in the twilight they will be bad.

Despite the fact that some viewers reacted negatively to the introduction of new items to the masses, other journalists appreciated the merits of the model:

1. Allows you to create content for others;
2. Due to its functionality, it can replace larger cameras for shooting movies;
3. The way Hydrogen One takes pictures is a new word in taking pictures on phone devices.

An example of a photo can be viewed on the official website of the company.

Product materials

The novelty is made of Kevlar and aluminum. There are bumps on the sides of the phone to make it more comfortable to hold in your hands. The phone is massive, surpassing most flagships of this type in terms of volume. The bottom panel is made of Kevlar while the top panel is aluminum.

The smartphone also has an original glass that allows you to create multi-dimensional images. In fact, there are three glasses inside the device, each of which leaves its mark on the creation of any digital content.

In addition to aluminum, the best version of the model will be made of titanium, which is more resistant to wear, however, the release of this variation is delayed due to production problems. According to the manufacturer, the design and price of the product may change slightly, but the desired characteristics will remain unchanged.

Other smartphone options

In addition to those presented above, there are other characteristics embedded in the device:

1. Memory. The model has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory.
2. Battery. Its capacity is about 4500 mAh. The length of the cord is about 1 meter.
3. Interface.

The graphic design of the model has a high resolution and can compete with mirror devices.People's opinions differ in the degree of demand for the product by the average person. The main question is: a niche thing or an unsuccessful project?

The screen diagonal is 5.7 inches.

4. System data.

The beta version of the device was equipped with a special Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 program, and the software is expected to switch to the Snapdragon 845 in the released version. The company said that the work will be carried out on Android Oreo 8/1.

The device has a fingerprint scanner, USB port, 8-core processor, support for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi. Navigation is performed by GPS, GLONASS, A-GPS. Unlocking provides for automatic recognition of fingerprints of the owner of the product.

Since the sale began only in November 2018, there are no exact data on the use of the product for games in the sources. The device is suitable for people of creative professions: photographers, directors, cameramen. It is ideal for watching video content.

Unlike other smartphones, it does not support dual sim. One card is provided: Nano-sim. It is possible to purchase in stores that act as international platforms for electronic goods.

Advantages and disadvantages of a smartphone

An innovative smartphone, named by critics as the most ambitious product of the year, can have the following criteria:

• High performance;
• Provides focus and autofocus;
• Smaller dimensions compared to a professional camera with the same functionality;
• It supports the necessary system parameters, in addition to them - it is equipped with new systems. Suitable for active games;
• Provided that all programs will be finalized to a high level, it will become an exclusive product that has no competitors in the electronics market.Therefore, the price requested by the manufacturer will correspond to the functionality;
• Based on the previous paragraph, it is assumed that the smartphone is productive, reliable and convenient;
• Allows you to shoot films without gathering a team of professionals for work;
• It is possible to dock with other devices thanks to a special connector;
• High autonomy of the product.

• There are more budget and inexpensive devices that perform standard functions;
• The popularity of other models from leading leaders creates tough competitive conditions for a new product that may not be appreciated by the masses;
• There is no data on how the product photographs at night (is it better than other DSLRs);
• There is no data on how long the charge lasts;
• The package bundle of the device is larger than that of other flagships.

Selection criteria for new items

Although RED is a newcomer to the smartphone industry, the company's product is worth looking at and possibly buying. The rating of quality products is constantly changing, as marketing giants are being replaced by new products that have a different functionality.

It has long been believed that the best manufacturers of devices in the field of communication are Apple, Samsung, Google. Recently, however, popular models from Xiaomi have been actively competing with them. The nimble Chinese counterpart has won many hearts with its product.

When comparing the two devices Red Hydrogen One and Samsung Galaxy Note 9, the following differences were revealed:

1. In price. The RED product is $1299.95 and the Samsung product is $979.99.
2. On a supported operating system. RED Hydrogen One only runs Android Oreo 8.1, while its competitor runs Android Oreo 8.1 as well as Android 9.0. Pie.
3. in the materials used.The smartphone from RED combines Kevlar and aluminum alloy/titanium, the Samsung Galaxy combines glass and aluminum.
4. Using a SIM card. RED Hydrogen One uses one SIM card, Samsung's device has two slots for SIM cards.
5. In sizes. Device dimensions from RED 85.71/164.78/10 mm; Samsung's flagship dimensions are 76.4/161.9/8.8 mm. In other words, the novelty of 2018 is larger than existing phones.

Of course, the product of which company is better, the consumer will determine for himself.

The result of the choice will depend on how much the model costs; what is its functionality; how convenient and comfortable it will be for the buyer with this device. It is sometimes difficult for a person to determine which one is better to buy, so you should carefully read the information provided by sources on Internet resources. Comparison of the same product will allow you to decide where it is profitable to buy the required product.