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| display size | 4.3 inches | 6.78 inches | 6.81 inches | 6.79 inches | 6.79 inches | 4.5 inches |
| memory capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| model name | TANK MINI 1 | Armor 24 | TANK 01 | TANK 2 | TANK 2 | DOOGEE Smini rugged smartphone |
| operating system | Android 13.0 | Android 13.0 | Android 12.0 | Android 13.0 | Android 13.0 | Android 13.0 |
| connectivity tech | NFC | NFC | NFC | Bluetooth | NFC | NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
| battery average life | 20 hours | 5 years | 2380 hours | 1880 hours | — | 16 hours |
| headphones jack | — | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm | — | 3.5 mm | — |
| average talk time | 2400 minutes | 100 hours | — | 110 hours | — | 16 hours |
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GC
Powerful little phone
Reviewed in Canada on June 1, 2024
GC
Reviewed in Canada on June 1, 2024
Reason for purchase:
My previous phone was a Moto G Pure and even though the size of the phone isn’t the biggest, I wanted something smaller, more one-hand use.
Typing:
My initial concern was typing for texts, web searches, maps etc. The keyboard I use is Gboard and when not in public I use voice to text for any text entry, e.g. texts, searches, maps etc. If I’m in public I don’t want to be “that” person so I use my thumb to swipe in the text. At first it was a bit awkward with such a small keyboard but after a week I was able to swipe text fairly accurately with less “fat thumbing”. Most of the time I prefer to use one hand and swipe with my thumb, but if I want to increase accuracy I’ll hold the phone in one hand and swipe with my other hand’s index finger which is easier but less convenient.
Notifications:
My previous version of Android was 12 and when I first setup this phone I noticed I wasn’t getting any audible notifications. After some digging around I noticed that all the notification sounds I had (texts, WhatsApp, email) were set to “none”. Apparently this is the default behaviour for Android 13. At first I thought this was annoying, but then realized this was the perfect opportunity to clean up my notifications so that I only get the ones I want. Yes it took some time, but in the end I’m no longer bothered with irrelevant notifications.
Battery:
The battery really is fantastic. With moderate use, the BatteryBot app says that my last full charge was 95 hours and 51 minutes ago (basically 4 days) and my current charge is 32% with another 10 hours and 8 minutes until fully drained. Plugging it in with the provided charger it says I will be fully charged in 1 hour 58 minutes.
Weight:
What you will notice is the weight of the phone. At first I was a bit taken back, but when I compared it to the weight of my Moto G Pure the Tank Mini was only 30 grams heavier. Being a little heavier makes this phone feel rock solid in my hand.
Size:
Yes this is a smaller phone by its height and width, but it’s a thick phone. To be honest I prefer the dimensions of this phone and find it more comfortable to use for longer conversations. Because of its thickness I don’t have to cradle the phone in my fingertips when making a call. The phone rests against my palm like landline phones used to, which means no tired fingers or the phone slipping out of my fingers while in the middle of a call. Combine this with its weight and the phone feels comfortable and snug while making calls.
Car mount:
I found a car mount on Amazon that words very well for this smaller form factor. It holds the phone in place really well and is very secure on the air vent. Search Amazon for “Lamicall Car Vent Phone Mount – 2023” to see what it is. This mount has come in handy when using Google Maps for driving.
Apps:
It has a ton of apps built in, such as a distance measuring tool, a level, compass, picture handing tool, pedometer, magnifier, protractor, speedometer and a warning siren/alarm which I’m pretty sure people will use just once to see what it is. It has a normal flashlight which is the camera flash, but I prefer using the camping light which is BRIGHT! Even with it’s size I haven’t had any problems with other apps, e.g. Banking, WhatsApp, Email, Kasa, SmartLife. I’ve even used Google Maps without any problems. Apps that have barcodes that get scanned for points (e.g. grocery store app) work as expected. I can’t speak about NFT as I prefer not to have my entire financial life on my phone.
NOTE: This does have a built-in IR app (ZazaRemote) for controlling TVs and other devices but I won’t be using it. When I started it up the first time the permissions request was ridiculous (see attached screenshot). It wants to connect to any open WiFi, know your location, wants access to pretty much everything on your phone etc. I’m sorry, but a remote control app doesn’t need to know anything other than the make and model of the TV I’m trying to control. I went on Google Play Store and found an app that doesn’t collect or transmit any data (TVRemote).
Screen Protector:
Good news, it comes with a screen protector already installed as well as a spare in the box.
One annoyance:
The volume buttons on are the left side of the phone and the power button is on the right side at the same height. Because they are the same height I find myself (being left handed) pressing the volume down button with thumb while trying to push the power button with my index finger. This results in a screen-shot which I then have to go and delete. It doesn’t happen every time and you get used to pressing the power button without “squeezing” the phone, but it’s still annoying and I haven’t found a way of deactivating this “feature”.
I’m not someone who pays several hundreds of dollars on smart phones. The two phones I had previously were $120-$160 so spending double on this one was a risk I thought worth taking, and I’m glad I did.
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Matt C
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Reviewed in Canada on February 24, 2024