Key Highlights
- 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.
