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TL;DR The 8849 Tank X is a rugged Android phone with a built-in 1080p DLP projector.
It features niche features for outdoor adventuring plus 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and a massive 17,600mAh battery.
Pre-orders are live now, with shipping expected in early February.
Rugged phones are rarely shy about excess, but 8849’s Tank X pushes the envelope. Alongside its oversized battery and reinforced frame, the phone adds an unusual headline feature: a built-in 1080p projector.
The integrated DLP projector displays a 1920×1080 Full HD image at around 220 lumens, and supports keystone correction and laser auto-focus up to roughly 4 meters, helping keep projections sharp and properly aligned with minimal manual adjustment. While it’s certainly not going to replace your TV, it’s a notable step up from the dim, novelty projectors previously attached to smartphones, and one that could prove genuinely useful for camping trips or quick presentations in the field.
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Beyond its projector, the Tank X fits squarely into the modern rugged-phone mold. It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset, paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, and features a large 6.78-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone ships with Android 15.
Powering all of this is a truly massive 17,600mAh battery, a capacity that dwarfs most mainstream smartphones and even many rugged competitors. According to 8849, the phone supports 120W wired fast charging, with a full charge taking around 70 minutes, and the company claims up to three and a half days of use on a single charge. The battery also supports 10W reverse charging, allowing the Tank X to double as a power bank for accessories or other devices.
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