Is there a see through phone?

There is no commercially available "see-through phone" that allows you to literally see through objects or walls. However, there are some concept phones and technologies that involve transparent or semi-transparent materials for the phone's casing or display. These are typically more of a design feature rather than a functional capability for seeing through physical objects.

Here are a few examples of technologies and concepts that are somewhat related to the idea of a "see-through phone":

1. Transparent Phone Concepts

• What It Is: Some phone manufacturers have explored the idea of transparent phones where parts of the phone, such as the casing or screen, are made of transparent materials (like glass or acrylic).
• Examples:
  • ZTE’s “Iceberg” Concept: ZTE showed off a transparent phone concept that featured a partially see-through body. However, the phone was never released as a commercial product.
  • Xperia Transparent Concept: Sony has also unveiled a transparent concept for smartphones, but it has not become a mainstream product.
• Limitations: These phones are purely conceptual or design prototypes. While the design may be visually interesting, it doesn’t offer functionality like seeing through walls or other objects.

2. Transparent OLED Screens

• What It Is: Transparent OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) displays are being developed for use in everything from TVs to smart windows. These displays allow for a transparent screen when powered off, and they can display content when powered on.
• Examples:
  • LG Transparent OLED Displays: LG has demonstrated transparent OLED displays in products like digital signage and windows.
  • Samsung Transparent Displays: Samsung has also showcased prototypes of transparent screens in various formats, although they are mostly for commercial or industrial use rather than smartphones.
• Limitations: These displays are still in the experimental or niche market stages. They don’t function as "see-through" screens for viewing objects behind them in the way you might expect from something like X-ray vision.

3. Augmented Reality (AR)

• What It Is: Augmented reality (AR) can provide an experience where digital content overlays the real world through the phone’s camera. While this isn’t a true "see-through" phone, it can simulate the ability to interact with and overlay information on what you see through your phone's camera.
• Examples:
  • Apple's ARKit: Apple's ARKit allows developers to create apps that place virtual objects in the real world as viewed through an iPhone’s camera.
  • Google’s ARCore: Similar to ARKit, Google’s ARCore enables augmented reality experiences on Android phones.
• Limitations: AR only overlays information or digital objects onto a real-world view, so while it may appear to "enhance" your view, it is not literally allowing you to see through objects.

4. Transparent Touch Panels (Prototype Devices)

• Some prototype phones have experimented with transparent touch screens where you can still interact with the phone through touch while the display itself is partially transparent. Again, these phones are typically just concepts rather than commercially available devices.

Conclusion:

Currently, there is no functional phone that allows you to "see through" physical objects in the way you're likely imagining (like X-ray vision). However, transparent phone concepts and augmented reality (AR) are areas where technology is exploring new ways to manipulate visual perception. As of now, though, these concepts are more about design aesthetics or digital enhancement rather than providing the ability to see through walls or objects.