Zebra TC series · Premium
TC73 / TC78
The next generation of Zebra's ultra-rugged handheld mobile computers: the WLAN TC73 and the 5G-capable TC78.
The TC73/TC78 offers an edge-to-edge 6-inch display and a 2.7 GHz Qualcomm 6490 octa-core processor. Rated for multiple 3.05 m drops to concrete at room temperature, it is built for tough environments. It has Wi-Fi 6E, and the TC78 adds 5G. With Zebra Dimensioning Certified Mobile Parcel, it can perform legal-for-trade parcel dimensioning.
Variants
- TC73: WLAN and WPAN; no WWAN.
- TC78: Adds 5G WWAN; 1 Nano SIM + 1 eSIM.
- Both models: 4 GB / 64 GB or 8 GB / 128 GB memory; standard or premium camera package (OIS and ToF sensor); SE55 or SE4770 scan engine.
- Display
- 6" Full HD+ (1080 x 2160), LED backlight, Corning Gorilla Glass; works with gloves or a conductive stylus (sold separately)
- Operating system
- Android (supported versions: www.zebra.com/android-versions)
- Processor and memory
- Qualcomm 6490, octa-core, 2.7 GHz; 4 GB / 64 GB or 8 GB / 128 GB UFS; microSD up to 2 TB
- Scanner
- SE55 IntelliFocus advanced range 1D/2D or SE4770 1D/2D; read distance depends on symbology type and size
- Camera
- Front 8 MP; rear 16 MP; OIS and ToF on premium SKUs only
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, 2x2 MU-MIMO); TC78: 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G, private LTE/5G; Bluetooth 5.2, secondary BLE; NFC (contactless payment, Apple and Google VAS); USB 3.0 Type-C and rear USB 2.0
- Battery
- Li-Ion, PowerPrecision+; standard 4680 mAh (18.01 Wh), extended 7000 mAh (26.95 Wh), BLE 4680 mAh, Qi wireless charging 4680 mAh; fast charging and hot swap
- Durability
- IP65 and IP68 with battery; multiple drops to concrete from 3.05 m at room temperature and 2.4 m at -20 °C to +50 °C; 2,000 tumbles from 1 m
- Operating temperature
- -20 °C to +50 °C (storage -40 °C to +70 °C)
- Dimensions and weight
- 176.8 x 85.8 x 28.4 mm (grip area 80.75 x 20.3 mm); 349 g with standard battery
- Accessories
- Conductive stylus, trigger handle (Back I/O), PTT headset (Zebra USB-C), BLE / Qi / extended battery
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Pricing
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Use cases
- Transportation and logistics: parcel delivery and direct store delivery
- Field sales automation
- Airline ramp operations
- Field mobility and field service
- Retail distribution centers
- Legal-for-trade parcel dimensioning
Not the right fit for
- Environments that require operation below -20 °C; the minimum operating temperature is -20 °C.
- Retail sales floor use where a light, slim device is expected; the device weighs 349 g and is 28.4 mm thick.
- The TC73 for field work that needs cellular connectivity; WWAN is only on the TC78.
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