Category Archives: 5G

8849 TANK 3 Pro: The Ultimate 5G Rugged Smartphone with a Massive 23,800mAh Battery and Built-in Projector

In the ever-expanding world of rugged smartphones, 8849 has just raised the bar with the launch of the TANK 3 Pro. Designed for adventurers, professionals, and tech enthusiasts who demand durability and top-tier performance, this powerhouse device boasts a massive 23,800mAh battery, a built-in 100-lumen DLP projector, and a 200MP AI main camera. If you’re in the market for a smartphone that can survive the toughest conditions while offering flagship-level features, the TANK 3 Pro might be your ideal companion.

8849 TANK 3 Pro: The Ultimate 5G Rugged Smartphone with a Massive 23,800mAh Battery and Built-in Projector
8849 TANK 3 Pro: The Ultimate 5G Rugged Smartphone with a Massive 23,800mAh Battery and Built-in Projector

Unmatched Power & Performance

At the heart of the TANK 3 Pro lies the Dimensity 8200 octa-core processor, ensuring lightning-fast performance and seamless multitasking. The device supports 5G connectivity, delivering ultra-fast browsing, streaming, and data transfers. Storage won’t be an issue either, with 512GB of internal storage (expandable up to 2TB via TF card) and 36GB RAM (18GB + 18GB extended RAM) to handle even the most demanding applications.

8849 TANK 3 Pro: The Ultimate 5G Rugged Smartphone with a Massive 23,800mAh Battery and Built-in Projector
8849 TANK 3 Pro: The Ultimate 5G Rugged Smartphone with a Massive 23,800mAh Battery and Built-in Projector

A Battery That Lasts for Days

One of the most remarkable aspects of the TANK 3 Pro is its 23,800mAh battery, offering unparalleled longevity. This means week-long usage on a single charge, making it perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, emergency responders, and professionals working in remote locations. Additionally, the device features 120W extreme fast charging, allowing the battery to reach 90% charge in just 90 minutes—eliminating the frustration of long charging times.


Built-In Projector for Work & Play

The TANK 3 Pro isn’t just about power; it also brings innovation with its integrated 100-lumen DLP projector. Whether you’re watching movies, delivering presentations, or gaming on the go, this feature provides high-quality visuals with adjustable brightness and focus, turning any surface into a screen.


Rugged & Ready for Any Environment

Engineered to withstand extreme conditions, the TANK 3 Pro carries an IP68 rating, making it water-resistant, dustproof, and shockproof. Built for harsh environments like construction sites, industrial settings, and outdoor expeditions, this device won’t let you down. To keep things running smoothly, it also comes equipped with a real physical fan for enhanced heat dissipation—ensuring optimal performance under heavy loads.


Advanced Camera System

Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the 200MP AI main camera, designed to capture stunning details and vibrant images. Night photography is also a breeze, thanks to the 64MP Super Night Vision camera, while wide-angle and telephoto lenses offer flexibility in various shooting conditions. Whether you’re documenting your travels or capturing critical work-related imagery, the TANK 3 Pro delivers exceptional results.


Navigation & Outdoor Tools

For those who frequently venture off the beaten path, the TANK 3 Pro includes a 4-in-1 navigation system (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo), along with L1+L5 dual-band GPS for pinpoint accuracy in urban and remote areas. Additional outdoor tools include a camping light with adjustable brightness, a red & blue warning light, and a multi-use toolkit—making this device an essential companion for survivalists and adventure seekers.


Pricing & Availability

The 8849 TANK 3 Pro is now available for purchase through Amazon, the 8849 official website, and UNIHERTZ with a starting price of $599.99/£470. Amazon UK is expected to stock the device within the next month.


Final Thoughts

With its massive battery, built-in projector, flagship-level performance, and extreme durability, the TANK 3 Pro is more than just a smartphone—it’s a survival tool for those who refuse to compromise on performance and reliability. Whether you’re an outdoor explorer, a field professional, or someone who simply needs a phone that lasts, this device is an impressive option in the rugged smartphone market.

Will the TANK 3 Pro be your next rugged smartphone? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Gadget Man – Episode 169 – Ofcom orders Phone Networks to Stop Locking Phones + Advice and Tips about Switching Networks

In this episode, I chat to James Hazell on BBC Radio Suffolk about the ban on locking mobile phone handsets in the UK.

Mobile phone companies will be banned from selling ‘locked’ handsets, under a range of new rules from Ofcom that will make switching even simpler.

Some companies – including BT/EE, Tesco Mobile and Vodafone – still sell mobile phones that can’t be used on other networks unless they are unlocked. But this is a potentially complicated process which can also cost around £10. Ofcoms research shows that more than a third of people who decided against switching said this put them off.

Switching between mobile networks should now be simpler following Ofcom ruling
Switching between mobile networks should now be simpler following Ofcom ruling

Almost half of the customers who try to unlock their phone have difficulties doing so. For example, they might experience a long delay before getting the code they need to unlock their phone; the code might not work, or they could suffer a loss of service if they did not realise their phone was locked before they tried to switch.

So, following consultation, Ofcom has confirmed that mobile companies will be banned from selling locked phones. This will allow people to move to a different network with their existing handset, hassle-free. The new rules will come in from December 2021.

Gadget Man – Episode 164 – Debunking the COVID-19 / 5G Conspiracy Theory

Yesterday myself and industry expert, Dario Talmesio, Principal Analyst & Practice Leader at Omdia spoke to James Hazell on BBC Radio Suffolk about the COVID-19 / 5G Conspiracy Theory.

You can listen to the stream above or read on to find out more.

5G has been under attack by conspiracy theorists for as long as it has existed. Every conceivable disease, illness or cancer has been blamed on the technology. It has been open-season for several years.

During this time, every single theory has been repeatedly debunked by teams of scientists and experts throughout the world, but still, it prevails.

Enter Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the highly infectious disease caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) first discovered in December 2019 Wuhan, China.

At the time of publication, COVID-19 has infected more than 1.36 million people in 184 countries. Sadly, resulting in the death of an excess of 76000 people. This virus has become a global killer on a scale not seen since the Spanish Flu Epidemic of 1918.

Dario Talmesio
Dario Talmesio Principal Analyst & Practice Leader
Country UK – Image Credit OMDIA

At a time when our highly advanced telecommunications networks are one of the saving graces of the crisis, the last thing we need to hear is that people are beginning to try and link COVID-19 to the building of the 5G network. Worse, there are now acts of vandalism being enacted upon the newly installed equipment, damaging expensive equipment and putting peoples lives at risk.

This damage and continued encouragement from high profile celebrities have resulted in the UK providers issuing a joint letter to customers asking for the damage to stop.

Frankly, I continue to be exasperated by the need for every single thing that happens on our planet to be blamed on technology, government or secret societies! The sooner we knuckle down and work together to defeat this appalling virus in every way we can, the better!

Stay at Home, Protect the NHS and Save Lives

Open Letter to Customers from EE, O2, 3 and Vodafone
Open Letter to Customers from EE, O2, 3 and Vodafone

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See you next time, Stay Safe

Matt