{
  "id": 4986624,
  "title": "8849 Tank 5 Pro rugged phone packs ultra-wide thermal 'Predator' camera with a 2K 220-lumen projector — packs a huge 17,600mah battery and Dimensity 9400e chip",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/8849-tank-5-pro-rugged-phone-packs-ultra-wide-thermal-predator-camera",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-02T01:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/pro/8849-tank-5-pro-rugged-phone-packs-ultra-wide-thermal-predator-camera-with-a-2k-220-lumen-projector-packs-a-huge-17-600mah-battery-and-dimensity-9400e-chip"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 8849 TANK 5 Pro is a rugged smartphone designed for outdoor and industrial use cases. It boasts an impressive 95-degree field of view with its ultra-wide 220-lumen projector, which also functions as a four-meter rangefinder and high-intensity flashlight. The device is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 9400e processor, which reportedly outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 on AnTuTu benchmarks. This phone packs a whopping 17,600mAh battery that recharges fully within 90 minutes, ensuring long-lasting power for demanding tasks. In terms of thermal capabilities, the TANK 5 Pro features an ultra-wide predator-style thermal camera with a FLIR Lepton 3.1R sensor, capable of detecting temperature shifts as small as 0.05°C. The phone's rugged design is protected by IP68 and IP69K certifications, making it resistant to water, dust, and shock. Despite its impressive features, it is important to note that the water, dust, and shock resistance are not permanent and may degrade over time. The TANK 5 Pro is priced at £903.01 (approximately $1,224) and is equipped with a 6.73-inch AMOLED display, supporting 1440×3200 resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3000-nit peak brightness.",
  "summary": "8849's TANK 5 Pro rugged phone combines a 95-degree thermal camera, 2K projector, 17,600mAh battery, and flagship Dimensity chip.",
  "key_points": [
    "8849 TANK 5 Pro rugged smartphone for outdoor and industrial use",
    "Ultra-wide 220-lumen projector with four-meter rangefinder and flashlight",
    "17,600mAh battery recharges fully in 90 minutes"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}