The 8849 TANK X is the world’s first rugged smartphone with a built-in 1080p projector, designed for outdoor enthusiasts, professionals, and adventurers. With IP68/IP69K durability, a massive 17,600 mAh battery, and a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset, it combines strength, performance, and versatility in one device perfect for extreme conditions and on-the-go projection.
Overview
Built for Extreme Durability
The 8849 TANK X is a redefinition of what a rough smartphone should be as it combines the utmost durability with the multimedia and professional features. Built for field engineers, emergency responders, and outdoor professionals who work in harsh conditions, it carries IP68 and IP69K certifications, making it waterproof and resistant to dust and extreme pressure washing.
Revolutionary Built-in 1080p Projector
The most interesting thing about the TANK X is the in-built DLP projector that could project objects at 1920 x 1080 at a brightness level of approximately 220 lumens so that it is the first rugged phone to project at 1080p. Several power modes enable it to operate between 5 and 6 hours according to the brightness mode, this makes it the perfect fit in the presentation, outdoor entertainment, train-ings, or on-site briefings without carrying another projector.
Vibrant Display for Outdoor Visibility
A huge 6.78-inch FHD+ LCD display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of approximately 750 nits is placed at the top of the projector, and it is the case of the TANK X. This not only makes the smartphone to be convenient as a gadget that is handheld but also an efficient supplementary reference screen to the projector feature.
Performance and Storage
The TANK X has a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 4 nm octa-core chipset to power it, which is a high-efficiency, high-performance processor capable of handling daily tasks, multitasking, and gaming, along with applications powered by an AI that are smooth to use. It offers 16 GB of RAM, up to 16 GB of virtual memory, and 512 GB of high-speed UFS 3.1 storage, which can be further expanded via microSD.
Built in Night Vision and advanced camera
The camera system on the TANK X is intended to be used during documentation and surveillance. It has a main sensor of 50 MP Sony IMX766 to take high-quality photos, a 64 MP infrared camera with infrared LEDs to take night photos and an 8 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom to view the distance.
Monumental Battery and Charging
The TANK X has a dual cell battery of 17,600 mAh which means that its endurance is unusually high, even when heavy use of the projector, GPS or the light features are involved. Although it has a huge capacity, the phone features 120 W fast wired charging, which enables the phone to recharge its full capacity in approximately 70 minutes.
Outdoor Utilities and Networking
Other than projection and battery life, the TANK X offers Start-Out-Door utilities: a high-output camping light with SOS and strobe mode, emergency warning lights, dual-frequency GPS (L1 + L5) to find its way, NFC to pay and access control, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 to connect fast, Dual SIM, and an IR remote option.
Global availability and Price
The 8849 TANK X has pre-orders in other countries. The early bird price would be pegged at $549.99 which is notably lower than the normal price of $1,049.99.
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Specifications
- Display: 6.78” FHD+ LCD, 120 Hz, 2460 x 1080, 750 nits
- Projector: DLP up to 1920 x 1080, 220 lumens, laser autofocus, +- 40deg keystone.
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8200 (4 nm)
- RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5 + 16 GB virtual
- Storage: 512 GB UFS 3.1 (microSD can be expanded to 2 TB)
- Main Camera: 50 MP Sony IMX766
- Night Vision: Camera 64 MP (Infrared)
- Telephoto Camera: 8 MP, 3X optical zoom.
- Front Camera: 50 MP
- Battery: 17,600 mAh two cell, 120 W quick charge, reversible charge.
- Connection speeds: 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, GPS (L1 + L5)
- Durability: IP68 & IP69K certified
- Other Features: Camping light, emergency lights, IR remote, fingerprint sensor.
- Weight: ~750 g
Conclusion
The 8849 TANK X does not just look like an ugly smartphone case but it is a mobile command center capable of substituting dozens of outdoor devices. Its 1080p projector, huge battery, and sophisticated connectivity capabilities make it perfect to work in the field, go on an adventure to the outdoors, and to realize that it is not possible to carry the additional equipment. It offers an innovative standard of rugged mobility instruments in the workplace and the outdoor field by incorporating projection, navigation, lighting, and communications into one tough machine.
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