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Red Hydrogen One

Red Hydrogen One
alaScore 84

24 reviews

Apr, 2026

alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 reviews of Red Hydrogen One. The average rating for this product is 2.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the size. The design is also mentioned favorably, whereas many are less positive about the sound and camera. Views about the reliability and connectivity are different.

battery, design, size

screen, price, portability, camera, sound

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Red Hydrogen One is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Patrick Holland (cnet.co.uk)

Red Hydrogen One phone review: You have never seen a phone like it

 

It's exciting, eccentric and expensive.

The Red Hydrogen One phone is built like a high-end camera. The 3D screen really works, 2D photos are beautiful with an analog-film vibe and it has a giant battery.

The 2D video image quality is just OK. The phone is expensive and lacks water resistance and wireless charging. There are no modules at launch.

The Red Hydrogen One is an exciting, eccentric phone aimed at creatives. But underwhelming video quality and rough software already have us pining for the sequel.

Nov, 2018

Expert review by (engadget.com)

RED Hydrogen One review: Mediocre cameraphone, extraordinary price tag

 

RED's Hydrogen One is an Android phone all about 3D. There are 3D cameras on the front and back, and you can watch 3D movies on what the company calls a “4V” display. It comes with a Snapdragon 835, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which puts it on par...

True 3D pictures and video ; Extreme battery life ; Durable design ; Tool-less microSD access

Heavy bloatware on AT&T ; Unfinished camera software ; Very high price

Nov, 2018

Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

RED Hydrogen One Review

 

The Hydrogen One, the first phone from camera manufacturer RED, needs more focus on the actual camera and less on gimmicky 3D.

Dec, 2018

Expert review by : Adam Ismail (tomsguide.com)

Red Hydrogen One Review: This Fascinating $1,300 Phone Needs Work

 

Rarely have I been so conflicted by a device as I have with Red's very first smartphone. The Hydrogen One is an ambitious device that so desperately wants to change your life. And every now and then, when the display strikes your eyes at just the...

Great battery life ; 3D effect really works

Very expensive ; Flat speakers ; Average cameras for the price ; Dated specs

Red's futuristic smartphone is finally here, but this vision of the future needs work.

Oct, 2018

Expert review by : Tim (droid-life.com)

RED Hydrogen One Review: Late and Not Great

 

RED Hydrogen One Review. We've made it, folks, launch of RED's Hydrogen One! Announced in July, 2017, there were plenty of people who didn't expect this phone to come to fruition, but as I said at time of announcement, RED seemed like a company...

Oct, 2018

Expert review by : Stephen Schenck (androidpolice.com)

RED Hydrogen One review: The best 3D phone you shouldn't buy

 

For as long as there have been smartphones, there have also been weird smartphones. While mainstream models tend to keep things basic, giving you slightly

4-View 3D effect ; I'm not going to lie — it's cool. While there are still a number of issues keeping it from being a slam-dunk, the 3D effect is definitely a step up from earlier-generation displays. ; Battery life ; Thanks to its big 4,500mAh...

Display ; While the 3D bit is interesting, and I can overlook some of the technical issues directly tied to that effect, it's harder to forgive the impact this system has on regular, 2D viewing. And here, there's a tiny grid of dots visible at all...

Oct, 2018

Expert review by : Sarah Jacobsson Purewal (tomsguide.com)

Red Hydrogen One Hands-On: Gimmicky Holograms, But Mods Have Promise

 

Red's hyped-up holographic Hydrogen One is not the futuristic phone of your dream. But it just might be the best phone yet for aspiring filmmakers.

Jun, 2018

Expert review by : Brad Linder (liliputing.com)

RED Hydrogen One smartphone will ship this summer (or sooner)

 

The is the first smartphone from a company best known for making high-end cameras, and as you'd expect, the Hydrogen One puts a heavy emphasis on photography.

Jan, 2018

Expert review by : Sam Rutherford (gizmodo.com)

The Red Hydrogen One Is a Phone Made for an Alternate Reality

 

Jim Jannard is an interesting guy. After starting a one-man business selling motorcycle parts, he decided to pivot into goggles and eyewear. Fast forward about 25 years, and Oakley had become one of the biggest sunglass brands in the world. Then in...

Very solid build, dedicated camera button, has a headphone jack

Very solid build, dedicated camera button, has a headphone jack

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