8849Tank 3 Pro Rugged Smartphone 2024, 23800mAh Rugged Projector Phone 97dB Loud Speaker, 36GB+512GB Dual Sim 5G Android 14 Unlocked Mobile Cell Phones 6.79" Big Screen, Camping Light/2TB Expand/OTG

Been using the Tank 3 pro for three days now.Yes there are some cons but few. I'll start there.I saw a review that said it does not work on cricket. I initially had AT&t, phone calls and text messages worked just fine. 5G INTERNET DOES NOT WORK ON THE AT&T NETWORK WITH THIS PHONE. I switched to T-Mobile and it works just fine.YOU WILL HAVE TO USE THE CHARGER IN THE BOX. I haven't been able to test the theory yet with my other fast chargers, but even plugged in for 2 hours in the truck with Android auto and the battery increase was minimal. Battery lasts forever not that big of a deal.It's big but fits in my deep pocket jeans no problem.There is a place on the bottom back for lanyard. I put a necklace lanyard on day one.It's heavy but not unmanageable.The camera stabilization is kinda crappy at max zoom. There will be no updates to the software that I'm aware of.Due to the thickness of the phone it is somewhat difficult to type at times, and requires two hand operation. Just a learning adjustment.PROSPhone is a conversation starter with just about anybody.Projector is what attracted me to the Tank 3 Pro. It's not the greatest if the room isn't dark, BUT when zoomed out to cover the entire wall of my bedroom, the quality is still there. You'll notice pixelation if you get real close but it's not enough to bother anybody. Even if you just use the projector for a 12-in screen, it's still worth it for sure.This is day three and as I type this review on the tank 3 my battery sits exactly at 50% I have plugged it in for a little bit here and there when in the car for Android autocamping light is brighter than bright, then has an even brighter setting..There is a red and blue LED strobe above the camping light that can be accessed in the native toolbox app.IR cameras pretty cool but I haven't tried it outside yet.IR blaster native app works really well, better than a lot of the Play store universal remote apps I've used in the past with phones that have IR blasterNative toolbox has lots of cool stuff. Fan control, red blue leds, plumbob, compass, and more.Fingerprint scanner has been nice to have.Call quality has been okay.The speaker is decently loud, however it's not always super crisp due to the location of the microphone. If you're watching something and cup your hand at the bottom of your phone naturally while holding it, sound quality is perfect.Physical durability of the phone, I haven't dropped it yet but it came with a screen protector installed and an extra one as well. The review video that I watched showed someone throwing this phone at a boulder in the side of a cliff over and over again. I was waiting to see how long it would take to break the phone but the phone never broke instead The Rock dislodged from the cliff...I haven't tested the waterproof yet, however from the disassembly reviews of watched, there is a decently thick gasket around the entire phone with a secondary gasket around the cooling fan. I don't see myself going to take underwater pictures, but if I drop it in a bucket of water accidentally I'm not going to stress at all.Compared to the price of any other flagship phone this probably has the best value for your money if you can find a way around the few cons. I paid $680 ish total and received in 2 days.Lastly there's a ton more features I could probably talk about. Some things are definitely different from my other Android phones but all in all I am pleased.

This is a reliable Android for any camping or outdoor entusiast. As soon as you get used to the increased weight, there are so many features that improve phone use. A 25800mAh battery, 97dB loud speaker, whopping 36GB RAM + 512GB storage... great screen size at 6.79"... and the projector is the main feature that is found almost no where else in any smart phone currently available. Battery life supports extremely long use and it works with fast connection speeds on Wifi and Data. The "Camping light" is awesome and the night vision camera mode gives great photos!

I couldn’t get the device activated on any cell plan, no carriers. Unfortunately I’ll be returning the device for a refund. Cool brick lots of good stuff but if I can’t use it I won’t keep it.

The hardware is a strong point for this phone, the projector works great in dark rooms, the additional programmable buttons are very useful, the camera was just okay, the overall build was nice, and the battery really lasts forever. The problem i had was with the support and firmware. The call quality was horrible, both as a phone and video conference. Other technical issues were with poor wifi connectivity (low rate, poor videos), in my car the Bluetooth worked fantastical but wouldn't function properly with ear buds. The light really isn't as bright as the advertisement would lead you to belive. I had some other minor issues but none of these things would even be a issue with some support.Overall, I had to return the phone and get something else. I need the phone to work as a communication device first and foremost and it just wasn't able to. I'd consider buying another if all the issues and bugs were worked out.

The media could not be loaded. After one day of using the phone, no issues, really enjoying it, the weight doesn't bother me. The projector is really cool, battery is losing about 1% per hour after moderate to heavy use so far. Will post updates later on.

Have had this phone for 3 days. So far it's been amazing. When first booting it up warned me that some T-Mobile features wouldn't be available, but so far everything related to the mobile network seems fine. The phone has had a few glitches at first with 2 or 3 apps freezing up for a second when clicked, but after the first charge they've seemed to go away. Battery life so far has been amazing. 45 minutes to go from 20 percent to 80, and it lasts almost an entire work week. The projector is awesome for watching movies in the downtime. The speakers aren't the highest quality, but are clear and very loud. Screen looks amazing, better than some of my amoled devices. Honestly I could go on, but there are just so many amazing things about this phone. I cannot recommend it enough. My only qualm is no support for Android 15 or 16. If it did have future support, I would say this is the best phone on the market.

This is a unique rugged phone. It is heavy, but it is full of battery and will last you a long time. The built-in projector, while not theater quality, is exceptional for what it is, a projector built into a phone. The screen is responsive and bright. Definitely looks and feels like a tank!