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TANK 5 Pro covers a 95-degree field with its thermal sensor
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8849, a Chinese company known for producing rugged smartphones, has introduced the TANK 5 Pro, a device engineered for outdoor and industrial use cases.

This smartphone measures 177.1 x 87 x 33.8mm and weighs 715g, a build that supports its shockproof, reinforced construction.

A built-in toolbox app adds a compass, bubble level, protractor, barometer, and speedometer, tools aimed at fieldwork rather than everyday convenience.

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The 8849 TANK 5 Pro includes a 1200-lumen camping light with SOS and strobe modes, alongside red and blue warning lights meant for roadside or rescue situations.

Inside sits a MediaTek Dimensity 9400e processoron a 4nm process, which the seller claims scores above 2.3 million...

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