Had mine a few months now. Projector is better than expected. Camp out with a few beers and Wii sports on a 100" screen is a good laugh. It is ideal for retro games and the odd film. Surprised by the update to Android 14 and it was painless to do. Best phone I have ever had so far.
Thank you for this. I'm a professional outdoor instructor (multiply skill sets) and I've also never owned, carried, or wanted a cell phone in my life (believe it or not...LOL!) I've been considering the Tank 3 since it came out and this has been the best and most comprehensive break down I have seen of the device. Great job with that and thank you once again for sharing your views and experiences with this phone!!!
Thanks for the review saw this rugged phone cause im clumsy and was thinking about getting it. Im happy to see a review with someone actually utilizing the phone.
You are wrong about a thing in this video. It doesn't have a laser projector, but it instead has a Digital Light Projector. That is what DLP stands for.
No. I wouldn't trust it around water because of the vent opening, and I wouldn't drop it either. It is rugged on the outside, but the screen wouldn't survive a face drop.
It's the same, you will have different sellers as its a marketplace. 8849 is a subsidiary of Unihertz, the same company that made Blackberry Porsche edition. Here's a link to the official store of Unihertz/8849. Better to buy from them as you will get far better support in case anything goes wrong with the shipment. Currently on discount, 500 USD. s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCSEAOt
Problem is Mali is not very well supported for emulation. Anyway I rooted the phone and still toying around with it - seems to be a pretty good phone overall. If you root an you do emulation, try putting all cpu's to performance if you want the best speed. I know some of the emulators are trying to the best of their ability to boost the CPU, but the best thing I have found is just to turn it the CPU7's directly unto Performance. Although it make the phone lukewarm over time and use - so.... But you only need it while you are doing emulation.
@@RandomTeq Well, that tends to follow along with freeing your phone and data - I can't have a phone where my user data is not accessible. Google Sucks and so does the companies who followed this evil move of locking our user data in jail. And lost all my data trying to free it, thanks SO MUCH for protecting my data and privacy...... Loosing all my data and settings - because we are so worried about our users data while they ripe us naked in stealing it all from us, by spying and while pushing an overwhelming amount of ads.
My tank 2 pro did the same scared me a little bit got used to it now after 3 wks it no longer gets hot almost like it had to adjust to being plugged in to sockets
@@RandomTeq Don't always count on that because they're constantly making new phones with features to draw in buyers. That means limited resources to maintain updates due to other models they currently are will make down the road.
True, but it would make the phone far more expensive. They had to cut corners somewhere, sadly its the screen. Otherwise, it would have been the perfect phone!
6-7hours use time with 22300mah battery?Are you serious?I have 5000mah phone and with Wifi 24/7 ,Data 4g5g 8/7,Bluetooth on 24/7,Gps On 24/7, Brightness 70-100max 24/7 get 6 hours screen on time. Maybe your unit is not good..
Yes, it's IP68 rated, and there's an option on the software that helps lock the phone before taking it under water. I would strongly advise against it, though. Get a GoPro for that kind of activity.
Nice build but many problems. 1. No technical support in US or other countries outside of China. 2. Customer support ~ when it comes to dealing with China overseas to fix or replace these products you end up in long waits or getting brushed off. 3. No security updates and no IOS upgrades. For some that may not bother you like myself because there are other ways to secure your phones. Now by no means is this an attempt to steer people away from this phone because if you are into hiking, going on long trips or live in a region known to have power outages or bad to serious weather this phone is 100% idea for those situations. I plan on getting one but am waiting for a price drop. No way I will pay $700.00 for a phone that doesn't have security or IOS upgrades, maybe $399.99 but that's the most I'll pay. If China wants to compete in the phone industry they'll have to keep current software tech upgradable as well security updates. That's just my honest opinion.
@@mrgreen2769 I did understand what you said, but really I woke up on the wrong side of bed today and found a low hanging fruit to vent out. I must apologise m8. I am sorry
Had mine a few months now. Projector is better than expected. Camp out with a few beers and Wii sports on a 100" screen is a good laugh. It is ideal for retro games and the odd film. Surprised by the update to Android 14 and it was painless to do. Best phone I have ever had so far.
Awesome! It's great to hear from someone who used it as it intended to be used!
I want to purchase for mainly emulator gaming on the projector. Was wondering if it can be used for remote play on a ps5. Any idea? Thanks
The processor is plenty powerful and should play remotely just fine. As for the Emulator + protector, you will need a controller, but it can be done.
Sorry but the phone Have panda glass so the screen cant break 😂😂
So is the projector good
Thank you for this. I'm a professional outdoor instructor (multiply skill sets) and I've also never owned, carried, or wanted a cell phone in my life (believe it or not...LOL!) I've been considering the Tank 3 since it came out and this has been the best and most comprehensive break down I have seen of the device. Great job with that and thank you once again for sharing your views and experiences with this phone!!!
Hello Jay, thank you for your kind words. Be safe out there. Wishing you the best 👌 👍
Thanks for the review saw this rugged phone cause im clumsy and was thinking about getting it. Im happy to see a review with someone actually utilizing the phone.
Thanks for your input.
You are wrong about a thing in this video. It doesn't have a laser projector, but it instead has a Digital Light Projector. That is what DLP stands for.
I checked it out. You're absolutely right!
American here...Had my TANK2PRO 4 months the 3 pro is the only phone out there better than mine👍🏿
Hi! Have you done any physical tests like water & drop test?
No. I wouldn't trust it around water because of the vent opening, and I wouldn't drop it either. It is rugged on the outside, but the screen wouldn't survive a face drop.
@@RandomTeq The vent opening? So would u say it's false advertising that it's water proof?
@@RandomTeq i also notice that's theres two different stores or brand selling the phone. Is the 8849 tank 3 Pro the same as Unihertz tank 3 Pro?
No, the advertising is true. Its IP68 certified. But I had comments stating that they damaged it using it to photograph under water.
It's the same, you will have different sellers as its a marketplace.
8849 is a subsidiary of Unihertz, the same company that made Blackberry Porsche edition.
Here's a link to the official store of Unihertz/8849. Better to buy from them as you will get far better support in case anything goes wrong with the shipment. Currently on discount, 500 USD.
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCSEAOt
Problem is Mali is not very well supported for emulation. Anyway I rooted the phone and still toying around with it - seems to be a pretty good phone overall.
If you root an you do emulation, try putting all cpu's to performance if you want the best speed.
I know some of the emulators are trying to the best of their ability to boost the CPU, but the best thing I have found is just to turn it the CPU7's directly unto Performance. Although it make the phone lukewarm over time and use - so.... But you only need it while you are doing emulation.
Brave move, you can void warranty though, be careful.
@@RandomTeq Well, that tends to follow along with freeing your phone and data - I can't have a phone where my user data is not accessible. Google Sucks and so does the companies who followed this evil move of locking our user data in jail. And lost all my data trying to free it, thanks SO MUCH for protecting my data and privacy...... Loosing all my data and settings - because we are so worried about our users data while they ripe us naked in stealing it all from us, by spying and while pushing an overwhelming amount of ads.
Great review! Thank you my man
Thank you, much appreciated.
Please can you tell if it's suitable for teaching in daylight, I'm talking about the projector
It's viewable, but not ideal. I can do the job, but I wouldn't depend on it .
@@RandomTeq Thank you so much for the answer bro.
Pleasure, thanks for tuning in.
Usb c 3 ?
Didn’t get your question.
No, it only has 2.0
can somebody explain to me why i don't have the app: fan cooling in my tank 3 pro toolbox like this youtuber does.
I don’t have the phone but maybe an update?
Did you get Android 14?
I just got my tank 3 pro :) is it normal for it to get really hot as it charges?
Yes, alot hotter than the regular smartphone.
@@RandomTeq Thanks :) I'll dunk it when I carge then hahaha
Szybkie ładowanie 120W robi się gorąco chyba w każdym smartfonie.
My tank 2 pro did the same scared me a little bit got used to it now after 3 wks it no longer gets hot almost like it had to adjust to being plugged in to sockets
Same thing with Tank 3. It still gets hot, but not as hot as the first few charges.
Shame about the lack of updates
From what I have read, they do release an update once a year or so.
@@RandomTeq Don't always count on that because they're constantly making new phones with features to draw in buyers. That means limited resources to maintain updates due to other models they currently are will make down the road.
at over 500 pound it need to run the lights in my house 2 lol
😀
Boli mnie ręka 😂 taki ciężki.
Android 14 ?
That's correct.
@@RandomTeqProducent mi napisał że tank 3 pro ma android 13. Ciekawe.
@@RandomTeqJest aktualizacja do 14 OTA ? Czy sam zainstalowałeś ?
It came pre-installed.
But the TANK2PRO is android 14 and the 23mah batt and it's cheaper
OLED would take the battery life to a new level why don't Kore people say that
True, but it would make the phone far more expensive. They had to cut corners somewhere, sadly its the screen. Otherwise, it would have been the perfect phone!
6-7hours use time with 22300mah battery?Are you serious?I have 5000mah phone and with Wifi 24/7 ,Data 4g5g 8/7,Bluetooth on 24/7,Gps On 24/7, Brightness 70-100max 24/7 get 6 hours screen on time. Maybe your unit is not good..
I'm being very conservative, 6 to 7 screen on, hotspot, Bluetooth, location service and RUclips in background.
I think it is these hours of daytime use for 5 to 7 days a row. Or?
Correct, 6 hours of use can last for about 5 to 7 days.
Can you take pictures under water ?
Yes, it's IP68 rated, and there's an option on the software that helps lock the phone before taking it under water.
I would strongly advise against it, though. Get a GoPro for that kind of activity.
Nice build but many problems.
1. No technical support in US or other countries outside of China.
2. Customer support ~ when it comes to dealing with China overseas to fix or replace these products you end up in long waits or getting brushed off.
3. No security updates and no IOS upgrades. For some that may not bother you like myself because there are other ways to secure your phones.
Now by no means is this an attempt to steer people away from this phone because if you are into hiking, going on long trips or live in a region known to have power outages or bad to serious weather this phone is 100% idea for those situations. I plan on getting one but am waiting for a price drop. No way I will pay $700.00 for a phone that doesn't have security or IOS upgrades, maybe $399.99 but that's the most I'll pay. If China wants to compete in the phone industry they'll have to keep current software tech upgradable as well security updates. That's just my honest opinion.
iOS updates, are you sure?
Yes, I understand they're not many, but they have announced one in May.
8849tech.com/new-update-is-available-for-8849-tank/
@@pirateshisui8704 Sorry meant OS auto correct posted IOS.
@@mrgreen2769 I did understand what you said, but really I woke up on the wrong side of bed today and found a low hanging fruit to vent out. I must apologise m8. I am sorry
What A WASTE of a video! Zip on the SOFTWARE!! Out of the box, I have no navigation buttons on the bottom of the screen!!!
They can be enabled from the settings. By default, it uses gesture control. You simply need to change to navigation buttons.
Navigation buttons suck.