Tank 5 is part rugged phone, part projector, part campsite toolbox
Rugged phones have developed a habit of turning into spec-sheet survival kits lately. Bigger batteries, brighter lights, night-vision cameras, thermal sensors, power-bank features, laser tools, and even built-in projectors have all found their way into these chunky outdoor-focused handsets.
The Tank 5 from 8849 is one of the most extreme examples of this trend yet, following the same more-is-more hardware philosophy we’ve seen in 8849's recent heavy-duty tablet. This time, it’s a 715 g (25 oz) Android phone built around the usual rugged promise, but with a high-end processor, massive battery, 2K projector, night-vision camera, 1,200-lumen camping light, and laser rangefinder all crammed into the same highly-engineered slab.
This clearly isn’t a phone for minimalists. It’s aimed more at campers, drivers, field workers, and anyone who would rather carry one very chunky device than several separate gadgets.
The obvious headline feature is the projector. 8849 says the Tank 5...
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