WARNING: Beware of Cowboys selling “cheap” rugged phones
Some big rugged phones sites and TradeMe sellers are trying to flog-off phones that don’t work in rural areas, and which may not work anywhere once Vodafone and Spark switch off the 3G cellsites next year – and they’re lying to their customers about it, still promising “compatible with all NZ 3G/4G networks”.
To help you avoid being stung, we’ve compiled a database of all rugged phones and whether they are really compatible. Read more at the links
Unihertz Tank 3 Rugged Phone, 200MP Camera, Night Vision, 23000 mAh battery, Android 13, Dimensity 8200, 16GB+512GB
$1,099.00 – $1,549.00
DELIVERY TARGET: 1-7 working days
CHIPSET: HELIO Dimensity 8200
ANTUTU SPEED: 940,000
Americans love the Unihertz Tank! It’s not for everyone – weighing half a kilo because of its massive battery it qualifies as a defensive weapon if you are walking down a dark alley – but it’s built like the proverbial for a reason.
Unihertz says you might get up to a hundred days between battery charges, although officially it’s just “more than a week”. Some heavy users say they get 30 days. The point is, if you need a big battery phone for work or play outdoors (hikes, fishing, hunting etc) this phone has a lot more stamina than an EV…no ‘range anxiety’ here.
The Unihertz Tank also has the most powerful torch ever built in to a smartphone (watch the review video in specs below).
**Unleash the Power of Durability with the Unihertz Tank 3!**
Meet the Unihertz Tank 3, the ultimate rugged smartphone designed to withstand the toughest environments while delivering top-notch performance. With its **6.79-inch FHD display** and **120Hz refresh rate**, every visual experience is smooth and immersive, perfect for gaming, movies, and more.
Powered by the **advanced MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset** and **16GB of RAM**, the Tank 3 ensures seamless multitasking and lightning-fast performance. The **512GB of internal storage** provides ample space for all your apps, photos, and videos, while the **microSD card slot** allows for additional expandability.
The Tank 3 boasts a **23,800mAh battery** with **120W fast charging**, ensuring you stay powered up all day long. Whether you’re on a long hike or a busy day at work, this phone keeps going strong.
Capture every moment with the **quad-lens camera system**, featuring a **200MP main sensor**, **64MP night vision camera**, **50MP ultra-wide camera**, and **8MP telephoto camera**.
Built to last, the Tank 3 is **IP68 and MIL-STD-810H certified**, ensuring it can handle drops, dust, and water. The **durable heat dissipation system** with a real physical fan keeps your phone cool even during intense use.
Experience the perfect blend of ruggedness and high performance with the Unihertz Tank 3 – your ultimate companion for adventure and productivity!
WATERPROOFING: IP68 ONLY (not rated for IP69K pressure)
1. CPU: MT6896 / Dimensity 8200, 2xARM Cortex-A76 2.2GHz + 6xARM Cortex-A55 2.0GHz
2. GPU: Up to 12 GB of LPDDR4X-4266 SDRAM (2 channels,one 16-bit data bus for each)
3. OS: Android 13
4. Memory: 16GB + 512GB LPDDR4
5. Micro SD: TF card up to 2TB (not included)
6. Battery: Non-Removable 23800mAh Battery
7. SIM Card Type: Dual Nano SIM Card
8. Material: Aluminum alloy + Plastic +TPU
9. Dimensions: 179x86x31mm
10. Weight: 666g (Add the battery)
Screen Display:
1. Display Size: 6.79 inch
2. Type: TFT LCD, TP incell process
3. IC: NT36672C
4. Glass: Youji
5. Multi-Touch: 10 Points, Multi-point
6. Resolution: 2460 x 1080 pixels
Cameras:
1. Rear Camera: 200MP AF + 64MP night vision + 50MP wide Angle
2. Front Camera: 50MP FF
Network Connectivity:
1. 5G NR: N1/N2/N3/N5/N7/N8/N12/N20/N25/N28/N38/N40/N41/N66/N77/N78
2. 4G FDD-LTE: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28A/B28B/B66; TDD-LTE: B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42
3. 3G WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19
4. 2G GSM850/GSM900/DCS1800/PCS1900MHz
5. Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac(2.4GHz/5GHz dual mode), support WI-FI Direct connection, WI-FI Display???the screen is wirelessly transmitted to other devices device), WI-FI hotspot???V2.0???WIFI MIMO
6. Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3
7. NFC: Yes, support reading and writing mode, card mode
8. Navigation: GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU, Galileo
Features:
1. Sensors: Fingerprint identification, Range sensor, 3 in 1 AL&PS sensor, Low G Sensor, Gyro Sensor, PE+ Charger, Compass, Wake-up, Wake up from screen off
2. Camping Light: Yes, Added red and blue warning light design (Two camping lights in different areas, which can be lit at the same time or separately, need 4 control circuits)
3. Support Language: Arabic, Dutch, Czech, Croatian, Danish, French, English, Finnish, Filipino, Greek, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Malay, Latvian, Persian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Turkish, Thai, UKrainian, Vietnamese, Traditional Chinese, Urdu, Estonian, Lithuanian, Slovak, Slovenian
| Choose price and warranty options | I am a trade buyer and I do not need any warranty, I do not need the screen breakage warranty, just the Premium Ultra 12 months warranty, I do not need the screen breakage warranty, just the Premium Supreme 24 months warranty, Yes, I need one free screen replacement if broken in first two years and 24 mth Premium Supreme warranty |
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