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- TANK 5 Pro covers a 95-degree field with its thermal sensor
- The battery holds 17,600mAh and recharges fully within 90 minutes
- Dimensity 9400e reportedly outscores Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 on AnTuTu benchmarks
8849, a Chinese company known for producing rugged smartphones, has introduced the TANK 5 Pro, a device engineered for outdoor and industrial use cases.
This smartphone measures 177.1 x 87 x 33.8mm and weighs 715g, a build that supports its shockproof, reinforced construction.
A built-in toolbox app adds a compass, bubble level, protractor, barometer, and speedometer, tools aimed at fieldwork rather than everyday convenience.
Rugged design, flagship chip, and a 2k projectorThe 8849 TANK 5 Pro includes a 1200-lumen camping light with SOS and strobe modes, alongside red and blue warning lights meant for roadside or rescue situations.
Inside sits a MediaTek Dimensity 9400e processor on a 4nm process, which the seller claims scores above 2.3 million on AnTuTu, edging past the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which scores about 2.2 million.
It uses a 6.73-inch AMOLED panel supporting 1440×3200 resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3000-nit peak brightness.
Memory options include 18GB of physical RAM plus an additional 18GB of virtual allocation, alongside 512GB of storage expandable via an microSD card.
A 17,600mAh dual-cell battery anchors this rugged phone, supporting 120W wired charging that the listing says fills the cell in roughly 90 minutes.
This mobile phone also comes with a 2K 220-lumen projector with laser autofocus and ±45° keystone correction for distortion-free setup in varied lighting conditions.
The same laser module doubles as a four-meter rangefinder, while the projector lens can also serve as a high-intensity flashlight.
It supports IP68 and IP69K certification under the IEC 60529 standard, tested in static fresh water up to 1.8 meters deep for as long as 30 minutes.
8849 cautioned that seawater, pool water, soapy water, and hot water can all reduce that protective performance over time.
An ultra-wide 'predator' thermal camera behind the lensThe infrared module, nicknamed for its wide, predator-style field of view, covers 95° horizontally, nearly double the 50° span found on most rival thermal phones.
It uses a FLIR Lepton 3.1R sensor with 160×120 resolution, translating to 19,200 individually calibrated temperature-reading pixels rather than a simple heat-blob overlay.
Sensitivity is rated below 50 millikelvin, meaning it can register shifts as small as 0.05°C, a spec aimed at building inspectors, electricians, and search-and-rescue teams.
Two gain modes stretch the measurable range from −10°C up to 400°C, covering tasks from cold-storage checks to industrial machinery diagnostics.
FLIR's own MSX and Vivid-IR processing sit on top of the sensor, sharpening edges and reducing blur in the thermal feed.
A 50MP main sensor, 50MP telephoto lens, and separate 50MP night vision camera round out the rear array, supported by four infrared LEDs for low-light capture.
A 32MP front-facing camera completes the setup, handling calls and selfies with fixed-focus clarity.
None of these individual specs is unheard of on its own, but bundling a wide-view thermal sensor, projection, and flagship-tier processing into one rugged shell is unusual.
In terms of its durability, the company listed some caveats, including the variability of drop resistance depending on impact angle and surface hardness. It therefore recommends the original case for added durability.
Water, dust, and shock resistance are described as non-permanent, gradually declining through daily wear rather than remaining fixed for the device's lifespan.
Recommended operating temperature sits between 0°C and 35°C, with prolonged ultraviolet exposure noted as a factor that can affect the housing over time.
The phone is listed at £903.01 (about $1,224), with the seller citing rising memory, chip, and tariff costs as the reason for no launch discount.
Can you believe that the Dyson Supersonic turned 10 in April this year? When it arrived back in 2016 we were all amazed at its feat of engineering, with Dyson using its expertise in airflow to create a hair dryer that styles and dries hair quickly, efficiently and with minimal heat damage.
Since then, though, the original Supersonic has spawned new models, such as the Supersonic Nural and Supersonic r, but for simple, everyday drying, the OG is tough to beat. And while it still commands Dyson money, the Supersonic Origin is at the receiving end of a 45% price cut at David Jones and can be yours for AU$299.
The Supersonic Origin might only be the bare bones model of Dyson’s famed hair dryer, coming supplied with a single attachment in the styling concentrator, but it’s still more than capable of quickly drying and styling hair from its ergonomically designed body. View Deal
In our original Dyson Supersonic review, we were thoroughly impressed with its ability to try long, relatively thick hair — it managed to fully remove moisture from towel-dried hair in just under four minutes on the lowest heat setting and highest fan speed. Increasing the temperature and lowering the fan speed resulted in a quicker two and a half minutes.
On that note, the Supersonic offers three fan speeds and three temperature settings, giving you a good amount of control and the ability to prevent heat damage. We also loved how it leaves hair silky smooth.
Of course, the ‘standard’ Dyson Supersonic comes with extra attachments compared to the Origin model on sale, which are designed to be used with specific hair types or use cases — a diffuser for curly hair or a styling nozzle for straightening, for example. If you know you’d benefit from extra attachments, you can still buy them from Dyson directly with the cash you’ll save from this deal.
I’ve seen the Dyson Supersonic Origin drop to AU$299 before, but that was last year during the Black Friday sales and only as an exclusive deal on the company’s eBay store. That means this monster saving at David Jones is one to consider if you’ve always wanted the capable hair dryer, but haven’t wanted to splurge at full price.
Please note that while David Jones lists the RRP as AU$499, Dyson lists it at AU$549, making this a truly stunning discount.
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Dyson’s most powerful vacuum to date not only benefits from exceptional suction power but also incorporates a few useful design additions, such as a lever to squish dust in the canister to help extend cleaning sessions (and to easily push it out when you’re done), and a cuff at the top of the wand that releases nozzle attachments without you having to bend down. It also gets the company’s All Floors Cones Sense floorhead to help prevent tangled hair.View Deal