Unihertz Tank 3 Pro Review: A Rugged Portable Projector with a Phone Attached

[@davidburns8113]

"This hurt my foot" Finally the rugged phone I've been asking for, doubles as a blunt weapon for post apocalyptic scenarios. A true every situation device

[@nitholx917]

This is the closest nuclear smartphone I always wanted

[@SimonSaysHypno]

Swiss army Claymore. "Go big or go eff yourself" in the most outlandish way.

[@BarryJohnson]

Well put Simon, well put!

[@segalemokgadi5384]

Yah in terms of battery,go big or go home

[@gwalt1985]

This is exactly why you're one of my favorite reviewers. Good job.👍

[@P4ND3R550N]

I have Tank 3 Pro too. And it is hands down an absolute buy recommendation. The coolest phone that i have ever had. So jam packed with cool and mostly unique features. Great informative review.

[@NoMoreLiesOrDeception]

Can you hotspot from it?

[@P4ND3R550N]

@@NoMoreLiesOrDeception Yes.

[@NoMoreLiesOrDeception]

Nice, just seen it going for £545, that's not super expensive at all

[@P4ND3R550N]

@@NoMoreLiesOrDeception Yeah that is what i payed with discounts. Most definitely worth it.

[@MrSparsilis]

Yes ​@@NoMoreLiesOrDeception

[@Schnoizl]

it's missing a diesel emergency generator and i'd love if it could charge my tesla, other than that it's a pretty sweet little phone. for real now, that was a great review!

[@mule5267]

The "charge someone elses phone" feature doesnt work, i tried it

[@Fodassepaestamerda]

I got the tank 3, regular version. It's a beast. 666 grams of phone. Aaaand I use it as my regular phone. I game. I game a lot. At any opportunity. And I was tired of running out of battery. My last phone I had to charge it at least one time in the middle of the day or at least late afternoon. Well, no more of that with this beast. It's clunky. It's heavy. I had to spend two weeks getting used to the weight. But no more charging in the middle of the day. 20%? Great, still have battery to play for 4 or 5 more hours!

[@Bones-uu6zp]

I REALLY WANT ONE, WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YOURS AND THIS "PRO"???? - Please, and also-: can you switch your dial sim card from a moto 5G 2023 stylus into it and also download everything??? it how would you download stuff? ( i didn't have a computer anymore, I lost EVERYTHING I owned in a FRIGGIN CRISIS FROM THE DEVIL'S ASS. I MEAN EVERY SINGLE THING I EVER HAD, EXCEPT THE CLOTHES ON MY BACK. - So yeh, All I've got is a phone and I'm TOTALLY STARTING A LIFE, LITERALLY ALL OVER AGAIN, so your answer i really appreciate, IDK MUCH SHIT CELL PHONES.

[@Fodassepaestamerda]

@@Bones-uu6zp Heya Bones, the major difference is the projector and 300 grams more of weight. To be honest I wouldn't go for the pro version unless you are sure you'll use the projector a lot. Like I said previously this guy is a beast. 2 weeks just to get used to the weight. With 300 grams more it's almost 1Kg of phone. Regarding the SIM, it's pretty much take it out of the Moto and put it on the new phone. Regarding the apps, if you have a Google account you can basically back it up on the Google account (including WhatsApp conversations) and when you link the new account on the new phone you can download everything. Took me around 2 or 3 hours to get this phone with everything my previous had. Afterwards you just need to do all the logins on the apps/games again. I believe there are some videos on KZbin showing all this process. Hope that helps.

[@richardalvarado1877]

that battery is enough to last a week of outdoor camping

[@BrianGlaze]

Wait a minute...that hazard mode would be really helpful if you are in danger and someone is trying to threaten you. If you play that alarm while being pursued or someone is breaking in, it could scare the threat away or make them hesitate.

[@RylanJiang]

You can directly use this mobile phone as a weapon to defend yourself.

[@huge_balls]

Yeah and then go to jail for using police lights haha

[@Aethelbeorn]

Watch them scatter like roaches.

[@Spearra]

Not to mention the flashlight gets blindingly bright. So it can also be used as a spammable flashbang! 😂

[@abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvyxyz5]

Definitely. They would think ur a off duty cop or sum

[@aljosacebokli]

Project 8849, seriously though, I absolutely love this thing even though I'll never own it as I have 0 real need for it. So awesome though, more of these kinds of crazy gadgets please! Also a preppers dream😂

[@PaulMacpherson-zv2sh]

Great a new take on the brick & it is for the prepared , what do you do about screen protection

[@PaulMacpherson-zv2sh]

Tripods and selfie sticks will be challenging

[@mlbest7000]

I work in a heavy industrial/manufacturing environment, I'd rock this as a daily driver if I could get my hands on it a little more easily.

[@the_famous_reply_guy]

AliExpress have them, am tempted 😂

[@eeeeee7766]

Amazon's got em

[@-_.DI2BA._-]

I forgot my Tank 3 Pro phone on top of my car, and while I was driving, it fell off. My car is 2 meters high, and I was going at about 110 km/h. I saw something spinning very fast behind my car but didn't realize it was my phone until I stopped to check. Indeed, it was my Tank 3 Pro. Was it damaged? Yes, it had a few scratches and the projector glass was broken, but the phone was still working perfectly. Please don't try this yourself; it was super dangerous. It could have ended badly if it had hit another car. Don't leave your belongings, especially your phone, on top of your car. I just wanted to share this to demonstrate how durable this phone is. It’s literally as tough as a rock.

[@jonathanpratte1988]

Why would anyone be stupid enough to try to break their phone?

[@Gary0557]

Juan, only phone nerds like us know the importance of 'clicky buttons'.

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

It's funny that with how the cost of phones get higher every time the next model comes out - there still isn't that the ULTIMATE do everything phone yet.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I like that there's competition and different phone manufacturers can focus on different features, but I'd love to see a "back to basics" phone, like an XPERIA (with a better headphone jack and memory card) with an easily replaceable battery, but also with top of the line camera hardware and a good productivity features like a desktop mode. That would do it for me. I'd spend a LOT on that phone.

[@ullasbabu1732]

Eye to eye on that 👍​@@SomeGadgetGuy

[@gmosc]

Your balanced approach to using words and understanding the potential use of gadgets reminds me of where MKBHD used to be. Gosh you deserve a huger (more biggish?) audience. It really hits home for me. No this gadget is not for me, but I dig that there are people out there who need this and can get it. I agree with your attitude towards this device.

[@wyattcosner8774]

I think the word you were looking for was "larger"

[@SouzieQ]

The projector looks a lot better on this vs my tank 2

[@arsinioboka26]

11:24 THANK YOU, FINALLY SOMEONE WHO ACKNOWLEDGE'S THOSE PHONE'S TO BE THE BEST, AND I STILL AM SALTY THAT THEY CANCELLED THAT LINEUP, JUST IMAGINE A RUGGED ACTIVE VERSION OF THE S24 ULTRA! ❤❤❤

[@Amphibax]

I have no need at all for such a phone but I really want one.

[@TheTechPreacher]

Great video bro

[@kianhoo9197]

This is a game changer! For someone who wants to travel and go to the mountains and stuff. This is amazing! Edit: the camera is really good btw! Not the video tho.

[@the_famous_reply_guy]

Video? Why

[@kianhoo9197]

@@the_famous_reply_guy oh no sorry i meant the video quality of the camera. The photos are good

[@lukecwolf]

I still sport a 2017 Samsung active s7 Active rugged phone. It's a nice rugged phone for outdoor use. That being said, I had to get it out to compare the absurd specs against this behemoth.

[@DankBudsYT]

My j5: Finally an worthy opponent this battle gonna be legendary!

[@Carnyzzle]

A smartphone I can also use a weapon

[@arturbieniek6360]

As I reckon, the Tank 3 and Tank 3 Pro both just got the Android 14 update, so the support may not even be that bad..

[@blenderadam]

Thank you! This was very informative! Your perspective helped me decide to buy one! I couldn't be happier with my Tank 3 Pro! It does everything Unihertz promised it could do and more! I especially love the glass screen protector that comes in the box, really backs up the whole protection vibes...

[@boss32107]

How would one get their hands on one perchance

[@nikytamayo]

For those of us who missed the projector phone when Samsung stopped making it, and wished it had enough battery to run that projector for a useful amount of time. That would be an awesome thing to bring to a camp-out on the beach. Stream Netflix on a blanket at night while having a few beers.

[@robertgold7652]

"We make jokes about the size of a phone" It's a tank.... it's not a joke it's a selling point

[@opoja5e]

There are two versions of it? Tank 3 (without projector) and tank 3 pro (with projector) ?

[@fpl_bailey]

Yes

[@nikytamayo]

Only things it's really missing are a thermal camera and a laser rangefinder, then it'd be the perfect rugged phone.

[@MrGodofcar]

Tank 3 normal/original/non-pro version has laser rangefinder instead of projector

[@nikytamayo]

@@MrGodofcar oooh

[@PeaceAndLove303]

I love how Tank phones give so much, just ashame it's only android 13 and will be stuck on that version of android. I look forward to more versions they do and hope there is software improvements especially android and camera.

[@BrianGlaze]

That projector plug for the deep dive of the One Plus open 😂😂😂

[@danijelujcic8644]

I wish someone would put a micro 4/3 sensor into a thicc gizmo like this one. Or a Cybershot-T-like proper periscope zoom lens ...

[@the_famous_reply_guy]

Soon😂

[@amirbahalegharn365]

if they put a better screen & camera flagship killer sensors with OIS & 5x zoom telephoto (& gcam supports with official or user uploaded Sites for config XML) which altogether may won't cost more than 50-60$, they could sell it for 150$ more. of course a better speaker setup is appreciated too

[@zephusdarkside3652]

I bought a Sonim XP10 last year. I made a mistake in buying one off Ebay and it didn't have a warranty. I have dropped it going 30 mph on my ebike and it was fine. Until I dropped a bottle of calogne on it and the screen cracked(my mistake on not using screen protectors) if I can't replace the screen I think my next phone looks like it will be a Tank 2. I need a rugged phone because I'm dumb and clumsy to the point most phones barely last me a year and I bought my first rugged phone, and it's been a year since. Anyways thank you for sharing this I think I've made my decision on what phone I will buy next.

[@wil2197]

Anyone remember when Energizer was mocked for their concept phone P18K for being too big? 😂 Guess they were just ahead of their time.

[@dswallrich]

I'm holding out for like this but also a stud finder and 4in Blade for cutting pepperoni or spreading peanut butter

[@NewPowerCompany]

I use to be a Scout as well , I think that's why I'm intrigued by this device,I couldn't help but notice, they sell protective cases for it, why??? If it's a rugged phone, and I think it's the only rugged phone with a protective case , great video

[@ronguido916]

So it hertz when you drop a tank on your foot... Seems like it might be good if you go camping.

[@sdgx0]

the thing that unihertz does right adding a headphone port

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

CORRECT! And MicroSD.

[@T1000-e7s]

Does it come with a protective case? 😉

[@localblackman427]

Honestly this is a solid "keep in the car in case of earth quake" phone

[@IamJay02]

Yup

[@huge_balls]

I wouldn't keep it in the car because a battery this large on a hot sunny day inside a car seems sketchy

[@MrSparsilis]

I bought a tank 3 and it's fine they shipped a update now with all the features but still the pro has a projector more ram better camp light and is alittle bit finer mine is 31 this is 29 mm thick so unfortunate but I'm happy with mine too 😔

[@MrSparsilis]

Also I love it it's my daily I use it alot and it's super good I play wild rift alot and it's nice

[@Carter_Moody]

Thanks for reviewing this! Is their new Unihertz Jelly Star on your radar?

[@padangpasir8150]

Good God!!! I fell in ❤ with this phone.

[@farishanafiah8461]

Dimensity 8200 should be more than enough for most people. I just hope that Unihertz can give decent software support. Two OS update is more than enough.

[@Riktar123]

Did you compare how well it worked as a phone? I found the review informative but would like to know how it handled calls compared to other phones. I use my phone in areas that are right on the edge or "fringe" areas that don't have the best cell coverage. Would like to hear how this phone worked in those areas.

[@Scrogan]

It looks like a great phone, but it’s too big for me and the DLP projector just isn’t something I’d use. I hope they make an updated Tank Mini.

[@joshuarittenhouse4938]

Do you ever sell your reviewed phones? I've been waiting for the official launch of this phone. Can't wait to get one.

[@eeeeee7766]

It's on Amazon and aliexpress btw

[@ssj4gogeta2003]

Yeah, 8849/Unihertz did say that there is only a single speaker on the phone so the audio quality is not going to be great.

[@PhantomWoIf]

wow it has a built in projector. is it waterproof with those venting holes on the side ? does it has inductive charging and headsetfree fm radio ? how does the microphone sound when making phonecalls in the 4G net ?

[@Infinity-pv5nd]

I've been using the tank 3 the one without the projector and it's the same as this one just no projector anyhow I've been using it for over 3 months and I can honestly say yes it is pocketable it is beefy it's heavy yes but you get used to it after a while the battery life is amazing I charge it every night but I have went a while weekend barely using it and it only dropped by 10-15% I have used it for video playback music and it just doesn't die on battery life and by God if you put battery saver on and half brightness that's a months worth batter life right their, would 100% recommend it if your a I hate charging my phone every few hours I want the max battery life person like me😊.

[@joshuajlewis1575]

It's to scare potential criminals away. That's why it lights and police siren. How many OS updates in the future?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

No idea. I got ONE bug fix on my titan slim. No other os updates.

[@ontdekuzelf]

Probably none.....

[@Wassermelonenbaum]

I have a CAT S61 and I dropped it on my feet and some ceramic plates multiple times. So far only the plates broke, but if this really ends up my next phone, I might also invest in a wheelchair while I'm at it 😅😅😅

[@jordanjudice4504]

"this... Hurt... My foot"... Sir, that's what I want

[@jeevan4161]

I would buy tank 5 with APC or full frame camera sensor with lens mount option and minimum of 400 ansi lumens for projector

[@mohammedkahila1377]

How many hours can i Play vedio with projector?

[@Heisenberg175]

35 hours

[@عبداللهمحمد-ب8ر]

Sow every time you can play 35 minutt to the projektor and the wait 35 minut or?

[@AussieVet]

Brought 1 yesterday, holy crap to be honest I'm thinking why after feeling how heavy this thing is. BUT I'm willing to adsorb this fact due to how long it will last because I travel a LOT through multiple countries/airports and have many blackouts in Vietnam where I live (I'm an Aussie expat). Definitely can't hold it up for too long you will have to rest the bottom on something any more than 10mins. Battery is currently at 88% after charging less than 24hrs ago, but it's had hard use with me setting it up and testing everything and I have it set up for hardcore sexy looking settings/RAM.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I've been trying to tell people just what a monster appliance it is. It's crazy hardware, but yeah, I would NOT want to hold it up to my face for long 😅

[@Aethelbeorn]

Im writing this comment with my Tank 3 Pro rn. I can't imagine dropping this thing on my foot. Really needs a hand strap tbh.

[@NoMoreLiesOrDeception]

I LOVE this phone, my other half is all about that Van Life and using this would be great and the projector....chefs kiss. Thank you for another great video, any chance of more "quirky" items reviewed?

[@DataDashy]

So is the USBC down there fully waterproof like the NOKIA XR20? cos just because that lil plastic is there doesnt mean water is not gonna go in underwater.

[@thisisabsolutelystup]

Was this made for oil and gas workers?! Seems perfect.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It kinda seems that way don't it?

[@dwqdwwdwqdqwd2950]

for those who carry a 20K+ mAh powerbank and a phone for outdoor use, this is a neater option.

[@clemenswyss8]

I am looking for a budget motorbike navigation Android phone. Important: -big screen (>6.5, maybe a rugged tablet with max 8") -very high brightness -GPS -battery (altough I can hook it to the motorbike battery) -robustness(vibrations, water/rain,dust) All the "rest" not important. Suggestions?

[@8849TANK]

great video 👍

[@FERRARIICE]

I need to know where you got that Pixel case please ❤

[@verschepard]

This is definitely exhibit A in a murder trial, but i can't help myself. My nerdgenes and me wanted it so hard...

[@Geosbudy]

Don't have a good belt? Don't dare! One shake and your pants goes down

[@Mark-s2v]

DOOGEE S Cyber Rugged Smartphone, Android 14, is this phone any good

[@henlohenlo689]

i really love the concept. projector. long battery life. durable. generally reminds me of my old lg g4 that had 2 tb of storage on the phone and a projector i miss those characteristics on a phone. like samsung s21 on many occations short storage has bothered me. i dont like online cloud services always. google drive is only 10gb and then you have to start paying .etc. i also wouldn't mind having 2 phones. this tank phone would be used for gathering evidence. so everything is organized on it as evidence. i might be out in the rain or something when trying to take pictures of stuff etc. blowing snow, etc. i can also back up my stuff onto it. use it semi as an ssd drrive. the phone itself is the back up of my files. etc. if i do type c to type c from phone to phone? would i be able to transfer files from phone to phone with a type c to type c cable?

[@RiC3R69]

I love this phone ( i don't even go out of my house )😂

[@kamotekaze5643]

How does the software update sound to you?

[@marcgutierrez6600]

Nice review 👌🏻👌🏻

[@Rizzzzzzzle]

what kinda battery life are we lookin at w/ ultra power saving mode turn on?

[@DnaNaz]

Like3 months

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

Nice video.

[@WaffleusRex]

I want it because it's absurd.

[@borrellipatrick]

20,000ish mAh battery 👀 That can be a neat pokemon go/monster hunter now phone 🤔 Play all day and not have to recharge

[@segalemokgadi5384]

I just wish it will receive a soft ware update to android 14

[@desmondkelly5959]

Would this make a good gaming phone mainly Roblox games where u can use auto clicker afk also?

[@billymanalang965]

This phone has more innovation than Apple 😂

[@codychilders8307]

Projector plus this battery.... On a pixel 7 year support... I'd buy it. I would definitely buy it if I could still use the projector after flashing the OS to something else like graphene.

[@chrisslater7695]

Can you project KZbin from it Or just downloaded content any ideas plz

[@Gregory0978]

Yes you can. Anything you can view on the phone screen, can be projected. ❤

[@TimothyWarrior-p2l]

I was going to buy Samsung s24 ultra but just bumped into this phone video. I am only concerned about the camera in this. Hows the camera?

[@Gregory0978]

Hello, camera is not the best; however if you are looking for an awesome phone, minus the superior camera (like on the Galaxy devices) then I highly recommend this. Please be advised that it does not support Samsung specific apps, unless you are rooted and have installed a "Samsung-based" operating system.

[@joewood9307]

I have tank 2, the projector is same resolution but not as bright, they released this one just after i bought it 😔

[@dimosstamatatos3027]

Do you know why others have written on the back 8849 and others Unihertz???

[@Gregory0978]

They are both the same product. Some websites devices say Unihertz and others say 8849. It's the same device. They just do that for marketing purposes.

[@XP9724]

1 like = 1 prayer for Juans foot

[@Revy501]

I have my tank over a year, I factory reset it and now I'm locked out... It says to contact the seller. So I've contacted them and they are not getting back to me... Its been 3 days without a phone and no word from them... Really not trusting the customer service.

[@Gregory0978]

I factory reset as well, and didn't have any issues.

[@isaactheisaac]

love my titan pocket!

[@BriD2119]

So Will this work in Boise Idaho and on metro by t mobile

[@hashemaltawil6161]

How many db sound in these phone ?

[@eduardocastillo8611]

My cup of tea 🍵

[@Gary0557]

Imagine carrying that monstrosity around in your pockets.,😂

[@kwabenadanso2708]

I always walk with a side bag😂

[@the_famous_reply_guy]

Pocket? No Sir, backpack 😂

[@P4ND3R550N]

I use a belt pouch that can fit this phone. Works a charm!

[@fpl_bailey]

Finally a decent media phone replacement for my LG v20. Just wondering if there is any issues in the airport with it.

[@nikytamayo]

Some airlines might not let you put it in check-in luggage with that 20,000mah battery. But otherwise, shouldn't be an issue.

[@zoverawizo7476]

Does this have walki talkie function

[@johnlocke9609]

Is just missing a threaded hole to connect a handle, and you have a hammer, a post apocalyptic elektro hammer!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

HA! No joke. There's certainly room for one...

[@SKYELOVER]

Software support dont matrer for me since android 9 is still supported for apps

[@Olawz]

Was going to get this or pixel 7 pro. And of course I get the pixel then they launch the tank 3 with projector 😑

[@RylanJiang]

这手机真帅，但我决定等待tank 4😂

[@jamtavares7185]

Vc sabe quais serão as especificações do tank 4?

[@RylanJiang]

@@jamtavares7185 那你得问厂家，我可不知道

[@YoloTub3]

Is this play integrity passed?

[@octavianraducanu4048]

Îmi place foarte mult.