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12 GB / 256 GB / Global · Launched October 2024
Overview
NeoScore
6.2
#1496 of 6247
- Design & display
- 5.3
- Performance & hardware
- 7.4
- Camera
- 5.2
- Connectivity
- 7.0
- Battery & charging
- 6.6
Strengths
- Its 15,600 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time.
- Its 66 W charging is faster than that of most phones of its time.
- Its 12 GB of RAM is more than most phones of its time offer.
Weak points
- At 605 g and 25 mm thick, it is heavier and thicker than most phones of its time.
- Its 580-nit peak brightness is lower than that of most phones of its time.
- The main camera has no optical image stabilization.
- Display
- 6.79″IPS LCD1,080 × 2,460 px120 Hz
- Design
- 605 g86 mm176 mm25 mm
- Performance
- MediaTek Dimensity 8200Octa-Core12 GB RAM256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 885,456Better than 89% of phones
- Battery
- 15,600 mAh66 W
- Cameras
- 50 Mpx · f/1.8864 Mpx8 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 50 Mpx · f/2.25
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
Editorial report
Unihertz 8849 Shark 5G 12 GB / 256 GB / Global technical sheet
The Unihertz 8849 Shark 5G is for buyers seeking a rugged phone with a high-capacity battery and IP68 and MIL-STD-810H protection. Its 15,600 mAh battery capacity is among the highest of phones from its time, and its 66 W charging is better than most. The trade-off is substantial: at 605 g and 25 mm thick, its weight and thickness are among the weakest measurements of its time.
Its performance is better than most phones launched around the same time. The 12 GB of RAM is also more than most offer, and its AnTuTu v10 result is 885,456. The 6.79-inch IPS LCD display has a resolution of 1080 × 2460 px and a 120 Hz refresh rate, typical for its time. Peak brightness, at 580 nits, is lower than on most phones of its time, a drawback for buyers who prioritize the display. Its 72% screen-to-body ratio is among the weakest of its time.
The 50 MP main camera has no optical image stabilization. The camera setup also includes a 64 MP night-vision camera and an 8 MP telephoto camera. Connectivity includes 5G, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and dual Nano-SIM. With an overall NeoScore of 6.2, the 8849 Shark 5G suits buyers who prioritize battery capacity, resistance, and performance over low weight, a slim body, and display brightness.
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.
Prices in United States
Selected variant
12 GB / 256 GB / Global
Design & display
5.3
- Display Technology IPS LCD
- 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 396 ppi
- 8.4
- Peak Display Brightness 580 nits
- 4.8
- Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch
- 1.0
- Weight 605 g
- 2.0
- Resistance Features IP68, MIL-STD-810H
- 8.5
- Usable Surface 72 %
- 4.1
- Body Thickness 25 mm
- 1.0
Performance & hardware
7.4
- AnTuTu Score 885,456
- 4.4
- RAM Capacity 12 GB
- 9.1
- Storage Type UFS 3.1
- 7.5
- Processor Process Size 4 nm
- 8.5
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 3.1 GHz
- 8.4
- RAM Type LPDDR5
- 8.0
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 Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C
- 2.5
- Cellular Bands 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 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 n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- 7.5
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3
- 8.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- 9.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
6.6
- Battery Capacity 15,600 mAh
- 10.0
- Fast Charge Power 66 W
- 7.9
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 5.28
- Performance & hardware
- 7.41
- Camera
- 5.19
- Connectivity
- 6.98
- Battery & charging
- 6.6
- NeoScore rank
- #1496 / 6247
Unihertz
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- MediaTek Dimensity 8200
- Processor Process Size
- 4 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Arm Mali-G610 MC6
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 3.1 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 885,456
- CPU Description
- 1x Cortex-A78 at 3.1 GHz + 3x Cortex-A78 at 3.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- AnTuTu version
- v10
Design
- Body Colors
- Black
- Body Thickness
- 25 mm
- Body Width
- 86 mm
- Body Height
- 176 mm
- Weight
- 605 g
- Usable Surface
- 72 %
- Body Materials
- Polycarbonate
- Resistance Features
- IP68, MIL-STD-810H
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 15,600 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 21:9
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 580 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.79″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,460 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 396 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Display Features
- Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Software
- Google Services
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Cellular Bands
- 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 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 n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- 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 Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C
Audio
- Audio Features
- Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, EDR, LE, HS
8849 Shark 5G
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
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
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
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
Rear Telephoto Camera
- Sensor Model
- Hynix HI-847
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/4.41″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Hynix HI-847
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/4.41″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Front Camera
- Sensor Model
- Hynix Hi-5022Q
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.55″
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Hynix Hi-5022Q
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.55″
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.25
Product gallery
03Variant details
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- Global
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