Unihertz 8849 Shark 3 Review

Overview

The Unihertz 8849 Shark 3 is a true flagship in the rugged smartphone realm. First, it is designed to withstand harsh environments, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, construction workers, and adventurers. Second, its advanced QHD+ AMOLED display delivers clear and vibrant visuals even in bright sunlight or extreme conditions. The powerful processor ensures smooth performance and quick multitasking at all times, while quality cameras allow for capturing high-resolution photos and videos on the go. The big battery provides extended usage time, ensuring the phone remains operational throughout long workdays or outdoor adventures. The Shark 3 is all this and more, becoming a reliable and versatile choice for those who need durability without compromising on performance.

Specifications

8849 Shark 3 by Unihertz boasts a 6.73-inch AMOLED display with a QHD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz. A punch hole in the top center of the screen houses the 32MP OmniVision OV32B40 selfie camera, while the rear incorporates three shooters - a 50MP Samsung S5KGN1 main unit with an f/1.95 aperture, a 64MP OmniVision OV64B40 Night Vision camera with four IR lights, and a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 telephoto unit with autofocus. An 11600 mAh battery keeps the lights on, supporting 120W fast charging and reverse charging serving as a power bank. Processing power relies on a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 (MT6897) system-on-chip. It houses a 3.35 GHz octa-core CPU and a 1400 MHz hexa-core Mali-G615 GPU. The SoC is paired with 16GB of quad-channel LPDDR5X RAM clocked at 4266 MHz and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. The RAM can be virtually expanded with an additional 16GB and the built-in memory can be expanded via a dedicated microSD card slot.

Indeed, the Shark has a triple-slot tray for two Nano-SIM cards and a microSD card. The network bands supported by both cards are as follows: 2G GSM (B2, B3, B5, B8), 2.5G (BC0, BBC1), 3G WCDMA (B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B19), 4G TDD-LTE (B34, B38, B39, B40, B41), 4G FDD-LTE (B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28A, B28B, B66), and 5G (n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78). The device supports NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, and Cast Display. It works with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and Beidou and is fitted with a USB Type-C 3.0 port with OTG and DisplayPort Alt Mode support, a 3.5 mm jack, an IR blaster, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. There's a super-bright camping light on the rear shell, too, combined with a blue-red warning light. The model runs on stock Android 14 and is IP68-, IP69K- and MIL-STD-810H-rated for being resistant to water, dust, dirt, drops, extreme temperatures, etc.

Complete 8849 Shark 3 by Unihertz specifications.

What's in the box

The Shark 3 arrives in a silver-colored box with the model's rear shell design outlined on the top accompanied by the 8849 logo. The model name is listed on the two sides. Inside the box, the device is accompanied by the following items:

• 20V/6A (120W) charger (EU plug)
• USB Type-C to Type-C cable
• Hard screen protector with wipes
• Paperwork