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Unihertz 8849 Hike 12 GB / 512 GB / Global

6.2 NeoScore #1480 of 6245

12 GB / 512 GB / Global · Launched November 2025 · Energy class B

Overview

NeoScore

6.2

#1480 of 6245

Design & display
6.3
Performance & hardware
6.1
Camera
5.2
Connectivity
7.0
Battery & charging
6.9

Efficiency

Energy efficiencyB
ABCDEFG
RepairabilityC
ABCDE
Repeated-drop resistanceB
ABCDE

Strengths

  • Its 23,800 mAh battery and 120 W charging are among the highest figures of their time.
  • Its 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage exceed those of most phones of its time.
  • Its 429 ppi density is higher than that of most phones of its time.

Weak points

  • At 538 g and 32 mm thick, it is among the heaviest and thickest phones of its time.
  • Its 75% usable surface gives it a screen-to-body ratio worse than most phones of its time.
  • The main camera has no optical image stabilization.
Display
6.79″AMOLED1,080 × 2,460 px120 Hz
Design
538 g85.4 mm174.3 mm32 mm
Performance
MediaTek Helio G200Octa-Core12 GB RAM512 GB
AnTuTu
455,000Better than 56% of phones
Battery
23,800 mAh120 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.8864 Mpx8 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 32 Mpx · f/2.25
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 14

Editorial report

Unihertz 8849 Hike 12 GB / 512 GB / Global technical sheet

The Unihertz 8849 Hike suits buyers who prioritize an exceptionally large battery, fast charging, and protection against water, dust, impacts, and drops. The trade-off is substantial: at 538 g and 32 mm thick, it is among the heaviest and thickest phones of its time, so it is not aimed at buyers seeking a light phone. IP68 covers water and dust, while MIL-STD-810H covers impacts and drops.

Its 6.79-inch AMOLED display offers 120 Hz and 429 ppi. That density is higher than on most phones of its time, although its 75% usable surface gives it a screen-to-body ratio worse than most. The phone combines 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, both above what most phones of its time offer, and storage is expandable. Android 14 with Google Services, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, dual SIM, and a 3.5 mm audio jack provide broad connectivity.

The 50 MP main camera, with a 1/1.56-inch sensor and f/1.88 aperture, has typical specifications for its time and lacks optical image stabilization. Its 23,800 mAh battery and 120 W charging are among the highest figures of its time, though the battery is non-removable. With an overall NeoScore of 6.2, the 8849 Hike is typical among phones of its time: a specialized choice for battery capacity and resistance.

Technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.

6.24 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

12 GB / 512 GB / Global

Design & display

6.3

Display Technology AMOLED
8.7
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
9.0
Display Pixel Density 429 ppi
8.9
Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, In-Cell Technology
1.0
Weight 538 g
2.0
Resistance Features IP68, MIL-STD-810H
8.5
Usable Surface 75 %
5.0
Body Thickness 32 mm
1.0

Performance & hardware

6.1

AnTuTu Score 455,000
2.3
RAM Capacity 12 GB
9.0
Processor Process Size 6 nm
7.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB
9.0
Maximum CPU Clock 2.2 GHz
4.9

Camera

5.2

Sensor Size 1/1.56″
7.0
Aperture f/1.88
7.6
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 50 Mpx
8.0
Camera Features Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Vision
0.0

Connectivity

7.0

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C
2.5
Cellular Bands 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
7.5
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3
8.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual Nano-SIM
7.5

Battery & charging

6.9

Battery Capacity 23,800 mAh
10.0
Fast Charge Power 120 W
9.5
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable
0.0

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Design & display
6.26
Performance & hardware
6.1
Camera
5.19
Connectivity
6.98
Battery & charging
6.85
NeoScore rank
#1480 / 6245

Efficiency

Grades from the official EU product label. Missing grades are never estimated.

Energy efficiency
B
Repairability
C
Repeated-drop resistance
B

Survived 180 drops without defects

View the official EPREL label

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Helio G200
Processor Process Size
6 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G57 (1.1 GHz)
Maximum CPU Clock
2.2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
512 GB
AnTuTu Score
455,000
CPU Description
2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2 GHz Cortex-A55
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
12 GB
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v10

Design

Body Colors
Black
Body Thickness
32 mm
Body Width
85.4 mm
Body Height
174.3 mm
Weight
538 g
Usable Surface
75 %
Body Materials
Polycarbonate
Resistance Features
IP68, MIL-STD-810H
Drop Resistance Class
B
Repairability Class
C
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No
Drop Test Count
180

Battery

Battery Efficiency Rating
B
Battery Capacity
23,800 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
120 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Non-Removable
Charge cycles
1,000

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
21:9
Display Technology
AMOLED
Display Diagonal
6.79″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,460 px
Display Pixel Density
429 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Display Features
Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, In-Cell Technology
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 14
OS Family
Android
OS Version
14
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual Nano-SIM
Cellular Bands
2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies
GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
Wi-Fi Features
Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, EDR, LE, HS
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE, HS

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Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX766
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.56″
Pixel Size
1 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX766
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.56″
Pixel Size
1 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.88
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Vision
2

Rear night-vision camera

Sensor Model
OmniVision OV64B
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2″
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
OmniVision OV64B
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2″
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
3

Rear telephoto camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
4

Front camera

Sensor Model
Samsung S5KGD1
Resolution
32 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.8″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung S5KGD1
Resolution
32 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.8″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Lens
Aperture
f/2.25
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Variant details

Memory
12 GB
Markets
Global
Storage
512 GB
Market codes
Global

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