8849 Tank 2 by Unihertz Review - multi-featured and extremely durable outdoor companion

Overview

8849 is a new tech brand by Unihertz designed to create "the world's finest rugged electronics." The brand name is derived from the height of the highest peak on earth - Mount Everest, which is 8848 m. The brand is named 8849 to convey its commitment to pushing boundaries and surpassing excellence. Its goal is "to design and manufacture electronic products that can withstand the harshest conditions and exceed customer expectations."

8849 Tank 2 by Unihertz is the device that's on focus in this in-depth review. The successor of the Unihertz Tank is created as an all-in-one tool for outdoor enthusiasts, professionals working in extreme conditions, and everyone looking for a multi-feature and exceptionally durable smartphone. After completing our Tank 2 review we must say that this model lives up to expectations. However, first things fist. Let's begin with the specifications overview and what's in the box.

Specifications

8849 Tank 2 by Unihertz features a 6.79-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels and a Panda MN228 glass for protection. The punch hole in the top center of the screen houses the 32MP Samsung S5KGD1 selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture. The rear camera department is headed by a 108MP Samsung S5KHM2 sensor with an f/1.75 aperture. It is adjoined by a 16MP OmniVision OV16B10 ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 64MP OmniVision OV64B40 Night Vision camera with four IR lights. The 8849 Tank 2 by Unihertz is based on the 6nm MediaTek Helio G99 (MT6789) chipset with a 2.2GHz octa-core CPU and a 1GHz dual-core Mali-G57 GPU. It is paired with 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM that can be virtually expanded with up to 10GB and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage that can be expanded via a dedicated microSD card slot. Power is supplied by a 15500 mAh battery with 66W fast charging support. The 8849 Tank 2 by Unihertz has a triple-slot tray for two Nano-SIM cards and a microSD card. Both SIM cards support 4G connectivity simultaneously. The network bands supported by both cards are as follows: 2G GSM (2/3/5/8), 2.5G (BC0/BC1), 3G WCDMA (1/2/4/5/8), 4G TDD-LTE (34/38/39/40/41), and 4G FDD-LTE (1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28A/28B/66). The wireless connectivity options of the model include Bluetooth 5.3, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, and Wi-Fi Display. The smartphone also supports NFC and has an IR blaster. It works with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and Beidou and is fitted with a USB Type-C 2.0 port with OTG, a 3.5 mm jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The model runs on stock Android 13 and has an IP68 and MIL-STD-810H rating.

Complete 8849 Tank 2 by Unihertz specifications.

What's in the box

8849 Tank 2 by Unihertz arrives in a black rectangular box with a textured surface that depicts the outlines of the model. The 8849 brand is imprinted on the top of the lid and the model name appears on its sides. Inside, the smartphone lies on top of a compartment that houses the charger and USB cable alongside other accessories. Here's a full list of the box's contents:

• 8849 Tank 2 by Unihertz unit
• 11V/6A (66W) charger (EU plug)
• USB Type-C to Type-C cable
• Hard screen protector
• User manual and Warranty card