8849 Tank 5 rugged phone review
The 8849 Tank 5 is a large, rugged phone with good camera sensors, a powerful SoC and high quality DLP projector.
The 8849 TANK 5 Pro is a rugged projector phone that adds thermal imaging capabilities to its predecessor, retaining most of the same features. The only change is the inclusion of a FLIR Lepton 3.1R sensor with a 95-degree field of view, which is a world-first for a phone. This allows for a wider view of a room or space without having to move the device around.
However, the resolution is lower at 160 x 120 native pixels, which is upscaled to 480 x 360 with visible light overlays to aid readability. The phone is targeted at professionals such as electricians, builders, surveyors, solar installers, and rescue teams who need thermal imaging. It costs from $1150/£885/€809 and is available by November 20, 2026 in the US, with other regions following soon after.
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