InfiRay Xinfrared XH09 Thermal Imager iPhone iOS

Smartphone Thermal Camera

The Xinfrared XH09 attaches to an iPhone 8 or newer running iOS 13 or above, turning the handset into a thermal imager and night vision monocular. It also works with Android 6.0 and later devices when the correct model is chosen. The all-metal housing carries an IP65 rating for resistance to heavy rain.

Sustained Imaging Performance

A 50 Hz frame rate keeps motion smooth during extended scanning sessions, avoiding the stutter common at lower refresh rates. The X³ algorithm upscales the native 256×192 sensor to a 384×288 output, while 0.04 °C sensitivity maintains detail as the scene temperature stabilises. Digital zoom from 2× to 15× lets you narrow the field without losing clarity.

Detection Range and Interface Limits

The imager detects human-sized heat sources out to 870 m, though recognition distance shrinks with smaller targets or adverse weather. Operation depends entirely on the phone’s Lightning or USB-C port and battery, so runtime is limited by the handset rather than the camera itself. Over 50 environmental parameters are available, but only through the companion app on a compatible OS version.