Is a phone that weighs more than 700 grams but can replace a thermal camera, projector and distance measuring device really worth more than a regular high-end smartphone?
8849, the rugged equipment brand of Unihertz, has announced the TANK 5 Pro aimed at technicians, rescue teams, outdoor workers and users who need specialized equipment. The company's promotional materials confirm the pre-order program begins on August 20, 2026.
The biggest difference is that the FLIR Lepton 3.1R module has a thermal resolution of 160×120 pixels and a super wide viewing angle of 95 degrees. The system supports non-contact temperature measurement, temperature sensitivity below 0.05 degrees Celsius with two measurement ranges from minus 10 to 140 degrees Celsius and from minus 10 to 400 degrees Celsius.
The MyFLIR Pro application integrates MSX technology to help overlay regular image details onto thermal images, while Vivid-IR supports increased clarity. According to 8849, the system can serve to check electrical cabinets, detect overheating points, survey heat loss in buildings, check HVAC systems and support observation in rescue operations. These are usage situations announced by the manufacturer, actual effectiveness depends on operating conditions.
The integrated DLP projector achieves a resolution of 2048 × 1080 pixels, a brightness of 220 lumens, a laser focus range of 0.5 to 4 meters and supports plus or minus 45 degrees of distortion correction. The laser module can also measure distance and areach and volume within a maximum range of 4 meters.
Category Parameters published by 8849
FLIR Lepton 3.1R thermal camera, 160 × 120 pixels
Thermal viewing angle is 95 degrees
DLP 2K projector, 220 lumens
MediaTek Dimensity 9400e processor
6.73 inch AMOLED screen, 3K, 120 Hz
18 GB RAM, 512 GB storage
Rear camera Main 50 MP, telephoto 50 MP, night vision 50 MP
32 MP front camera
17,600 mAh battery
120W fast charging
Android 16 operating system
Durability IP68 and IP69K
Dimensions 177.1 × 87 × 33.8 mm
Weight 715 grams
TANK 5 Pro uses a 6.73-inch AMOLED screen with 1440 × 3200 pixel resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate and announced peak brightness of 3,000 nits. The 17,600 mAh battery supports 120 W fast charging, which the company claims can be fully charged in about 90 minutes.
The device also supports eSIM, Wi-Fi 7, L1 and L5 dual-band GPS positioning, image output via USB-C DisplayPort 1.4, maximum 2 TB memory card slot, 1,200 lumen camping light and night vision camera with four 940 nm infrared lights.
The official listed price is 1,199 USD, equivalent to about 31.5 million VND according to the reference exchange rate of 26,300 VND per USD. 8849 said the early launch offer is not applicable and is expected to deliver from September 12 to 16, 2026 at some regional warehouses.
TANK 5 Pro creates a very specific segment by combining a durable smartphone, FLIR thermal camera, DLP projector and laser measuring device. In return, the thickness of 33.8 mm and weight of 715 grams make the product difficult to fit for common daily use. The machine's greatest value lies in its ability to merge multiple toolsspecializes in a single device, instead of competing directly with thin and light flagship phones.
Verified source from 8849's official product page and 8849's TANK 5 technical information.
