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Projection Anywhere

8849 TANK 3S – 5G Rugged Phone. Big Battery. Your Pocket Cinema.

TANK 3S is a rugged projector phone designed for tough environments. Featuring a 100-Lumen DLP projector and Dimensity 8200 chipset, it delivers high performance and smooth operation. Perfect for adventurers, professionals, construction workers, outdoor workers, and gamers, it's lighter than the TANK 3 Pro but still offers a battery that lasts up to three days. Whether you're hiking, traveling, camping, fishing, or cycling, this phone is built for the outdoors.

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Project Anywhere , Crisp 100-Lumen Projection for Outdoors and Office

8849 Tank 3S projector phone features a built-in 100-Lumen DLP Projector, offering bright, clear projections for up to 6 hours. Whether for outdoor adventures, business presentations, or home entertainment, this rugged smartphone turns any space into a screen. Project movies, share documents, or enhance kids' learning with ease—perfect for cinema-style viewing, meetings, or family fun.

Dimensity 8200 – Power, Efficiency and Speed

The MediaTek Dimensity 8200 (MT6896) is a high-performance chipset built for flagship smartphones. Manufactured on a 4nm process, it features 8 cores, including 4 powerful Cortex-A78 cores (up to 3.1GHz) and 4 efficient Cortex-A55 cores, offering a perfect balance of power and efficiency. With a Mali-G610 GPU, it supports high-frame-rate gaming and smooth graphics performance. The integrated AI acceleration unit enhances app performance and photography. With support for 5G dual SIM and Wi-Fi 6, it delivers ultra-fast network speeds, making it an ideal choice for rugged phones like the Tank 3S.

2.4K Screen + Eye-Friendly Brightness: No Glare, No Eye Fatigue

Beyond crisp 2.4K resolution, this screen pairs 580-nit outdoor visibility with TUV low-blue-light tech—so you can use it for hours (on job sites or hikes) without straining your eyes.

120Hz High Refresh Rate – Ultra-Smooth Performance

Enjoy ultra-smooth scrolling, gaming, and video playback with a 120Hz refresh rate. This high refresh rate reduces lag, enhances fluidity, and delivers a smoother, more responsive experience for browsing, gaming, and media.

Dual Band WiFi 6: Faster, Smarter, and More Reliable Connectivity

Delivers high‑speed, stable, and power‑efficient connectivity for TANK 3S in all scenarios — outdoors, multi‑tasking, and multi‑device environments.

15600 mAh Battery + 66W Fast Charging

With a 15,600mAh battery, enjoy 3 days of standby, 6 hours of projection, and 66W fast charging. Reverse charging powers other devices, while the built-in camping light eliminates the need for a flashlight. No more carrying a power bank!

50MP Main + 64MP Night Vision + 8MP Telephoto – Premium Rugged Camera System

The 50MP main camera with Sony IMX766 delivers vibrant, high-quality photos, while the 64MP night vision captures clear images in low light up to 15m. The 8MP telephoto lens provides sharp zoomed-in shots, offering flagship-level photography in a rugged cellphone. Perfect for those who need durability without sacrificing camera quality.

50MP Front Camera – Perfect for Clear Video Calls and Selfies on the Go

The 50MP front camera captures sharp selfies and ensures crystal-clear video calls, making it ideal for social media, video chats, and content creation.

New-Generation 64MP Night Vision Camera

Equipped with dual advanced IR sensors,TANK 3S can deliver clear and detailed images even in complete darkness. Whether you'reexploring caves or observing nocturnal creatures, The Tank 3s is your trusted buddy.

High-Performance Durable Rugged Phone

Built to handle rain (plus sand, shock, extreme temps & more)—Tank 3s is perfect for hikers, construction workers, delivery drivers, outdoor photographers, campers, field technicians, or fishermen: stay connected, no matter the downpour, dust storm, or rugged job site.

Customized Shortcut Button – Instant Access for Every Need

The customizable shortcut button on Android 14 offers instant access to essential features like the flashlight, camera, navigation, and emergency alerts. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, busy professionals, drivers, and fitness lovers, it streamlines your experience, providing one-touch control for maximum efficiency and convenience in any scenario.

Rugged Phone Toolkit for Adventurers & Field Workers

Compass, Speedometer, Pedometer for outdoor lovers; Noise Test, Protractor and Magnifier for field workers, and more —all packed into one durable rugged phone.

Daily Care Tips: Rugged phones aren’t unbreakable. Avoid drops on rough or uneven ground - screens and camera glass can crack. Keep dirt, sand, and lint out of the vents. Keep waterproof covers sealed and avoid frequent exposure to water. Always use a case and screen protector.

Product details

SPECIFICATION

8849 TANK 3s Specifications

BODY

Dimensions: 179*86*25mm
Weight: 605g (Add the battery)
Color: Black
SIM: Dual nano card + TF

DISPLAY

Size: 6.79 inch
Resolution: 1080*2460 pixels
Panel type: TFT LCD (120HZ refresh rate)

BAND

GSM: Band 2/3/5/8
WCDMA: Band1/2/4/5/8/19
TDD LTE: Band34/38/39/40/41
FDD LTE: Band1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/
25/26/28A/28B/66C/2K
C2K: BC0/BC1
5G NR: N1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/25/28/38/40/
41/66/77/78

PLATFORM

OS: Android 14
CPU Name: MT8896 (Dimensity 8200)
CPU Clock: 3.0–3.1GHz

CAMERA

Rear Camera: 50MP AF Camera/64MP Night Vision Camera+8M wide Angle Camera
Front Camera: 50MP

MULTIMEDIA

Audio Playback: AMR/AAC/AAC+/MP3/MIDI/WMA/WAV
Image Playback: JPG/PNG/GIF
Video Playback: 1080p 30fps H.264/265

DLP Projector

Focus: Manual focus
Brightness: 100Lumens
Resolution: 854*480

MEMORY

Internal: 24 RAM + 256GB ROM

32 RAM + 512GB ROM

SOUND

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

COMMS

WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz/5GHz, WiFi Display, Wi-Fi Direct WiFi Hotspot (V2.0)
Bluetooth: BT 5.3
GPS: GPS + GLONASS + BeiDou + Galileo
NFC: Yes
USB OTG: Yes
Radio: FM Radio
USB: USB 2.0 Type C

FEATURES

Sensors: Fingerprint, G-Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Baroceptor
Infrared Port: Yes
Facial Recognition: Yes
PE+ Charger: 66W fast charging
Wireless Charging: No
Programmable Key: Yes

BATTERY

Battery Capacity: 15600 mAh

MISC

Shockproof: Yes
Waterproof: IP68&IP69K Waterproof
Camping Light: Red & Blue Warning Light

In the Box

Phone, fast charger, silicone protective case, user manual.

Usage & Safety Note

1. Projection Function
For optimal projection image quality and brightness, it is recommended to use the 8849 Tank 3s in a dimly lit environment with a projection distance of 1.5–2 meters. Image resolution and brightness will decrease as the projection distance increases.

2. Drop Resistance Disclaimer
Although 8849 Tank 3s has passed IP68/IP69K certification tests, they are still precision electronic devices. Drop resistance may vary depending on factors such as impact angle, surface hardness, and long-term wear. It is strongly recommended to use the original protective case to enhance overall and long-term protection.

3. Water and Dust Resistance Disclaimer
This device is rated IP68/IP69K in accordance with the IEC 60529 international standard. Testing is conducted under controlled laboratory conditions in static fresh water (up to 1.8 meters deep for a maximum of 30 minutes). In daily use, exposure to seawater, swimming pool water, soapy water, hot water, or other liquids may reduce protective performance. Do not operate buttons or ports underwater. Water and dust resistance are not permanent and may diminish over time due to normal wear and tear.

4. Battery and Charging Safety
The built-in battery of 8849 Tank 3s is non-removable. Unauthorized or non-professional disassembly may damage the device and will void water/dust resistance and warranty coverage. Please use original or 8849-certified fast-charging accessories. Charging the device in extremely high or low temperatures, or while the device is wet, may activate protection mechanisms and reduce charging speed. Do not charge the device when it is wet.

5. Screen and Display
The 120Hz adaptive refresh rate automatically adjusts according to on-screen content to balance smooth performance and power consumption. Some applications or games may be limited to specific frame rates. The display uses high-strength glass with an anti-scratch coating; however, contact with sand, gravel, or sharp objects should still be avoided.

6. Storage and Expansion
The operating system and pre-installed applications occupy a portion of the total storage capacity; therefore, actual available storage is less than the nominal value. For expandable storage, it is recommended to use a UHS-I Class 10 or higher microSD card, formatted as exFAT to support large files.

7. Dimensions and Appearance
The size and weight of 8849 smartphones may vary slightly due to manufacturing tolerances. Screen size is measured diagonally with rounded corners; the actual visible display area is slightly smaller.

8. Camera Features
Camera resolution and functions may be adjusted through software updates. Some shooting modes dynamically change resolution and frame rate. Camera startup and autofocus performance may be affected in extremely low or high temperature environments.

9. Network and Connectivity
VoLTE availability depends on local carrier support. Google services (such as Google Pay) may not be available in certain countries or regions. Please verify local compatibility in advance at: https://pay.google.com/about

10. Accessories and Maintenance
8849 rugged phones are equipped with waterproof port covers. Before use, ensure all covers are fully inserted and free from wear or damage. If the device becomes wet, wipe it dry and allow it to rest briefly before charging. Do not charge immediately. Regularly clean ports and speaker openings to prevent dust accumulation that may affect performance.

11. Environmental Adaptability
Recommended Operating Temperature: 0°C–35°C (32°F–95°F). Battery performance and screen responsiveness may decrease under extreme temperature conditions. Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light or chemical solvents may affect the durability and color of the device housing.

12. Warranty Coverage
Damage caused by liquid ingress, drops, crushing, unauthorized disassembly or repair, or the use of non-original accessories is not covered under warranty.

13. Performance Disclaimer
The dynamic memory expansion (virtual RAM) feature allocates a portion of internal storage as additional system memory. Actual performance gains depend on application load and storage performance. Sufficient available storage space is required to enable this feature.

14. Durability Notice
Water, dust, and drop resistance are not permanent features. Protective performance may gradually decline due to daily wear, impacts, and aging. Dust or sand may enter the internal cooling fan and cause it to stop functioning. This issue can usually be resolved by using compressed air, such as at an automotive service shop. Do not intentionally test the device beyond its rated waterproof or drop-resistant limits.

15. Safety Reminder
Tank 3s rugged smartphone is equipped with multiple built-in sensors and have been tested and validated by 8849 R&D laboratories. Long-term use in harsh environments—such as strong magnetic fields, high temperature and humidity, or heavy dust—may reduce sensor accuracy and shorten service life.

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  • 4 stars: 2 (33%)
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Regis
Le Tank 3s est le téléphone le plus équilibré de 8849

Un téléphone quasi-parfait. Le Tank 3s coche toutes les cases, tout en étant particulièrement équilibré et (relativement) pas trop épais. Le vidéoprojecteur est réellement performant et intégré. Le haut-parleur puissant. Au total, le rapport qualité-prix semble imbattable: 512Go de stockage interne + la possibilité d'utiliser un carte Micro SDXC jusqu'à 2To (vérifié). Je préfère l'écran IPS à l'écran Amoled d'autres modèles plus récents, car ces derniers peuvent engendrer du scintillement pour les yeux (PWM dimming), ce qui n'est pas le cas avec le Tank 3S (vérifié avec un oscilloscope). J'espère que 8849 donnera une suite à ce Tank 3S en conservant son écran IPS, avec - rêvons - 1To de stockage interne et une batterie silicium encore plus endurante (actuellement, 2j à 2,5 jours max en usage actif). Félicitations à 8849 et merci de nous proposer des téléphones avec une réelle personnalité, suivis sur plusieurs années (quel plaisir de pouvoir encore acheter un modèle sorti il y a quelques années sur ce site :-)

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Johnny_Amazon®
What a Literal Tank of a Phone

I swear, the owner or CEO of this company must be an outdoors person, or someone who really loves the outdoors, and got their team together and told them to brainstorm the perfect rugged phone, and whatever features you can think of, just throw the idea at the wall, and let's see what sticks, size and weight be damned. Because damn, this phone is almost a literal beast. For sure, it's a literal brick in its size and weight. If you are a big, strong guy, or someone who likes to use their phone as a dumbbell, then this is the phone for you. You can already read all the specs from the description portion, so I am here to tell you that in real life, this phone works just fine. The 32GB of RAM is a gimmick, since half of it is virtual RAM, or just using software tricks. But 16GB of real RAM is more than enough anways, and the extra virtual RAM, although it doesn't add to the speed or power of real RAM, allows you to have more apps or browser tabs open before they need to refresh. The MediaTek CPU is not as fast as the best that the Qualcomm Snapdragon CPUs offer, but is more than good enough for everyday uses, such as emails, Google Maps, YouTube, Netflix, etc. It's when you need to do video rendering (editing videos, and then exporting/saving them) or play the most graphics intensive games. The screen is good, especially when viewed from direct angles - they are LCD screens and are just not as good as OLED screens. 512GB is also more than good enough storage for pretty much all but the most diehard video shooters. The cameras are also pretty good, and I especially like the infrared night vision camera mode because hardly any phone has this feature, and it's pretty cool-looking. Finally, the 15,000mAh+ battery allows for literally all day use. It's about three to five times more than most normal phones.And then there's the elephant in the room, which is the projector. I thought it was pretty hilarious when I first read about it, but now that I have used it a handful of times, I'm actually liking it a lot. It's not especially bright, so you can only really use it at night without any ambient lighting, or as dark as you can make your surroundings. But projecting your YouTube or Netflix videos and watching it on the wall is actually pretty cool. Even the jankiest of portable projectors would cost about $100 (the ones comparable to the quality of this projector), so this is a cool feature to have already included in the phone.I don't particular mind the size of thickness of the phone, since most rugged phones are always chunkier, with its added weather resistant qualities, and its built-in case or shell around the phone. But the added weight is what you will notice the most. At over 600 grams, it's at least twice heavier than the heaviest normal phone you know. For comparison, my heaviest phone is the Samsung Fold 6, which is a big, thick foldable phone, and it's only 240 grams. Even the iPhone Pro Max is about 230 grams. So for sure, you will not want to store this in your front pocket (your back pocket might not even be able to fit this beast).Overall, this is pretty much everything you would want in a rugged phone, with a really cool projector that keeps you entertained while outdoors in your tent. If you don't mind the size and weight of a smartphone, this is an excellent option. For those who travel a lot and have a lot of disposable money, this might even be the perfect second phone.

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Juan Carlos Bringas Juarez
Excellent product

Excellent cellphone

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Arturo Rodriguez
Lo mejor

Excelente

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Lov2u2
Solid , large, fast phone

This phone is built very sturdy with a nice waterproof cover. The display/ graphics are amazing and it opens and closes apps and downloads things super fast. I chose this phone for its ability to work as a projector, we have a camper that does not have an outdoor TV and we enjoy watching movies around the camp fire so this phone lets us project movies onto the side of the RV which works great. I also love the large light built jntp the side, this really helps at camp too when I need to do something outside of the camper at night as we do not have an outdoor light at our campsite. The only issue with this phone and it is a big issue is its size and weight. It is bigger in height and width than my iPhone pro max but it is the thickness that’s really the issues. It’s over an inch thick and no way can I see anybody carrying it in their pocket. It is also super heavy, like very heavy again jot something you want to have in your pocket or purse. We decided to just use it at camp on Wi-Fi as a projector. It sure does work great for that and for the grandkids to use for games and apps when they visit. It is a very sturdy phone and has a very long battery life I just think it’s way too big for everyday use.

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Chi Ly
Rugged and feature-packed smartphone, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

I recently purchased the Unihertz Tank 3s 5G Rugged Smartphone, and it has exceeded my expectations in many ways. The rugged design is perfect for outdoor activities, with its IP68 waterproof rating and ability to withstand drops up to 1.5 meters. The built-in projector is a standout feature, providing clear and vivid images for movies and presentations on the go. The 15600mAh battery ensures long-lasting use, and the 66W fast charging is incredibly convenient. The 64MP night vision camera captures stunning photos even in low light, making it a versatile device for photography enthusiasts.One minor drawback is the phone’s weight, which is slightly heavier than standard smartphones, but this is a trade-off for its durability and extensive features. The 6.79" FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate offers a smooth and enjoyable viewing experience. The phone’s performance is top-notch, thanks to the MTK Dimensity 8200 processor and ample storage options. Overall, the Unihertz Tank 3s is a fantastic choice for those who need a reliable and feature-rich smartphone for both everyday use and outdoor adventures.

FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

Which network operators are supported?

8849 rugged phones and rugged tablets are global unlocked devices, suitable for use almost in all countries. They support multiple global languages (you can set them yourself) and work with most major international carriers. Note: 8849 rugged phones and rugged tablets work with Verizon and T-Mobile in the USA, but AT&T and Sprint are not supported.

Does Tank 3s come with a protective silicone case?

Yes.

Is 8849 phone/tablet resistant to saltwater, seawater, or chlorinated water?

8849 phone/tablet’s water resistance is tested in freshwater. Saltwater, seawater, and common chlorinated water (e.g., diluted disinfectants, pool water, bleaching powder solution, chlorine dioxide solution, chloramine solution) are corrosive. Contact may corrode metal parts, cause button malfunctions, or damage circuit boards. The device’s water resistance does not protect against such corrosive liquids.If the phone/tablet gets into such liquids, immediately take it out, turn it off, rinse with freshwater, wipe dry, and air-dry (do not power on or use high heat to dry).
Note: Such damage is considered improper use and not covered by warranty.