TechRadar Verdict
A better thermal camera solution than many sensors integrated into phones.
The One XH09 delivers high-definition thermal capture that is ideal for outdoor use.
The inclusion of the handle makes the combined phone and camera much easier to use.
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However, this feature is standard on rugged mobile phones, often using the FLIR Lepton sensors.
It can also be purchased onAmazonfor an extra $30 more with next-day delivery.
That brings the price nearer to $300 from the maker.
Our only reservation about this high-quality bracket is that its missing an obvious feature.
That being a Bluetooth-enabled button.
It might be much harder when its rifle mounted, but we never saw this attachment to access that.
Thats 49,152 pixels versus 19,200, making the One XH09 sensor more than twice the density.
The images can be falsely coloured in a wide range of ways, with many accessible palettes.
and also fine control where the temperature reading is sourced within the image.
However, the one feature that it badly needs is a timed capture.
I tried using voice activation, and that didnt work; it switched to the conventional camera instead.
Therefore, we wouldnt recommend leaving the camera connected once youve done using it.
As the phone has no idea how the One XH09 is orientated with the phone, this isnt possible.
Even if this is a good resolution for a thermal sensor, it can still look somewhat blocky.
To mitigate this, Xinfrared has added the X3 function to the camera software.
This effectively boosts the resolution by oversampling, and it works very well.
Where this solution succeeds or fails for most users is the narrow field of view.
Because if you are relatively close to the subject, it might be an excessively tight frame.
As for temperature accuracy, it is quoted to be within 3C accuracy by the makers.
Made specifically for outdoor use, it is perfect for hunting or tracking in low-light conditions.
If you require outdoor thermal imaging and already have a premium phone, the One XH09 takes some beating.
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Should I buy a Xinfrared One XH09?
For that requirement probably, the Xinfrared T2S Plus is more appropriate.
If you have a phone with a small battery, the impact could be significant.
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It uses much the same connection methodology, and the software is also similar.
Currently sells for just $250.
Read ourInfiRay Xinfrared P2 Pro reviewfor more information.
(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)
(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)
(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)
(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)
(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)
(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)
(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)
(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)
