While most smartphone companies fall over themselves trying to make their devices smaller, thinner, and lighter, the 8849 Tank 3 Pro from Unihertz stands on its own. It is unbothered by the trials and tribulations of other smartphones with their measly 5,000mAh batteries and paltry memory and storage offerings.

There is an immediately obvious use case for the rugged Tank 3 Pro and its 23,800mAh battery — it would do well as a camping companion. But even then, it might be a little overkill because the enormous battery (which features 120W fast charging), rear LED light, and rugged IP68-certified design aren’t the only standout features.

For starters, it’s also packing a 200MP main camera sensor among the five on offer. There’s also a 50MP wide-angle sensor, an 8MP telephoto sensor, and a 64MP night vision sensor. Another 50MP sensor handles front-facing hole-punch selfie shots. A high megapixel count doesn’t guarantee great snaps, but it’s great for bragging rights.

When a smartphone and a power bank love each other very much…

The most interesting feature of the Tank 3 Pro isn’t something we’ve seen many phones do before. It’s got a built-in 100 lumens 120Hz DLP (digital light processing) projector that even has an adjustable focus. It’s perfect for impromptu outdoor sales pitches or ‘camping’ indoors while your load is being shed.

The regular smartphone bits are worth mentioning too. There’s a large 6.79in FHD display that will manage up to 120Hz refresh rate. A MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC powers everything, helped by a generous 16GB or 18GB of physical RAM and 512GB of storage. If that somehow isn’t enough, it supports up to 2TB with a memory card.

For wireless connectivity, expect 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.3 support.

Finally, a 40m laser rangefinder lives inside for… doing stuff like this…

Don’t expect to find the Tank 3 Pro on local shelves but if you’re serious about picking one up, it’s listed on the official AliExpress 8849 store for a respectable R11,300 before shipping and import fees.