Unihertz 8849 Tank 4 Pro Review

Overview

When it comes to pushing the limits of what's possible in mobile tech, 8849 by Unihertz doesn't just raise the bar, it builds a whole new one. The Tank 4 Pro is the latest addition to the niche of quality rugged smartphones with projectors, created by this particular brand. Engineered for adventurers and power users alike, it combines military-grade durability with cutting-edge innovation. This smartphone projects stunning visuals anywhere you go, boasts a bright 3K AMOLED display, captures life's moments with precision using a versatile camera array, and can go on for days on a single charge thanks to its massive battery. Whether you're navigating through a rough terrain or hosting a movie night in the wild, this smartphone has you covered. It is the ultimate all-in-one tool for those who live boldly.

Unihertz 8849 Tank 4 Pro Specifications

In terms of specifications, the Tank 4 Pro is the Unihertz 8849 Shark 3 with a built-in projector. It is built around a 3K AMOLED display with a 6.73-inch diagonal size and a 120Hz refresh rate. The 3K resolution corresponds to 1440 x 3200 pixels (a.k.a. QHD+). The camera department is also identical, comprising three rear 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. A 32MP OmniVision OV32B40 camera is provided on the front for selfies. The smartphone has a 11600 mAh battery pack that supports 120W fast charging and 25W reverse wired charging. A MediaTek Dimensity 8300 (MT6897) chipset ticks under the hood, harnessing the power of a 3.35GHz octa-core CPU and a sexta-core Mali-G615 GPU. The LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage are quite generous, offering a choice between a 16GB+512GB version and an 18GB+1024GB variant. The Tank 4 Pro arrives with 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, BC1), 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 5.4, 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. The major difference between the Tank 4 Pro and the Shark 3 is the built-in laser projector. On the Tank 4 Pro, it has a resolution of 1280 x 720 px, 100 Lumens of brightness, and laser autofocus of up to 4 meters.

Complete 8849 Tank 4 Pro by Unihertz specifications.

Unihertz 8849 Tank 4 Pro Unboxing

The Tank 4 Pro 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 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
• TPU case for the back
• Paperwork