Zebra – TC501 Mobile Computer | Rugged Mobile Computing Reimagined for the AI-Powered Frontline
The Zebra TC501 is a powerhouse enterprise mobile computer engineered for frontline workers who need to run demanding AI applications in the field. At its core sits Qualcomm’s Dragonwing Q-6690 processor — delivering up to 300% more performance than legacy TC5 devices — paired with a dedicated AI engine and up to 12 GB RAM and 256 GB Flash storage. This makes the TC501 uniquely suited to industries where speed, accuracy, and real-time intelligence translate directly into operational results.
Designed for retail associates, field service technicians, postal carriers, and warehouse operations, the TC501 consolidates barcode scanning, UHF RFID reading, high-resolution imaging, NFC, and 5G cellular into a single hardened device. Its 6-inch AMOLED display with 1500 nits of brightness keeps workers productive in any environment — from bright outdoor docks to dimly lit stockrooms. Built to survive 8 ft. drops and thousands of tumbles, the TC501 is the most durable TC5 Series device Zebra has ever produced. Develop and deploy AI applications in days — not months — using Zebra’s Frontline AI Suite.
Specification
Physical Characteristics
- Dimensions: 6.42 x 3.07 x 0.61 inches (163.15 x 77.9 x 15.5 mm)
- Weight: 9.63 oz (273 g) with 5000 mAh battery / 10.69 oz (303 g) with 7240 mAh battery
- Display: 6.0-inch AMOLED, Full HD+ 2160×1080, 1500 nits, adaptive refresh rate, optically bonded
- Glass: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
- Touch Panel: Multi-mode capacitive; bare or gloved fingertip; water droplet rejection; fingerprint-resistant coating
- Buttons: Dual scan buttons, push-to-talk, volume up/down; programmable
- Ports: USB Type-C (USB 3.1) bottom and back I/O (USB 2.0)
- Notifications: Audible tone, multi-color LEDs, vibration
Performance
- Processor: Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-6690 octa-core, up to 2.9 GHz
- OS: Android (Zebra Lifeguard for Android)
- RAM / Storage: 8 GB / 128 GB UFS 3.1 or 12 GB LPDDR5 / 256 GB UFS 3.1
- Expansion: MicroSD up to 2 TB
- Security: Android Strongbox, Secure Element IC, FIPS 140-2 Validated, Common Criteria certified, Secure Boot
Wireless Connectivity
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz), 2×2 MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7
- WWAN: 5G Release 17; private 5G, CBRS, dual SIM/dual standby
- SIM: 1 physical SIM + dual eSIM
- Bluetooth: v6.0, Class 1 & 2, 2×2 Tx, secondary BLE beaconing
- GPS (WWAN SKU): Triple-band GNSS — GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Data Capture
- Scanners: SR500 (all lighting), SR560 (high motion), AC670 long-range up to 100 ft.
- Rear Camera: 50 MP autofocus with PDAF; HDR; optional 50 MP with QPD AF
- Front Camera: 8 MP fixed focus
- Ultra-Wide Camera (optional): 13 MP autofocus, PDAF
- Time-of-Flight (iTOF): Select SKUs — depth, distance, volume measurement
- Integrated UHF RFID: 200+ tags/sec, up to 6.5 ft.; EPC Class 1 Gen2 / Gen2 V2; EU & US bands
- NFC: ISO 14443 A/B, FeliCa, ISO 15693; contactless payment; Apple ECP 1.0/2.0; Google Smart Tap
- OCR: On-device; license plates, VINs, TINs, and custom document scanning
Power
- Standard Battery: 5000 mAh (19.45 Wh), PowerPrecision+
- Extended Battery: 7240 mAh (28.16 Wh), PowerPrecision+
- Wireless Charge: Qi compatible, 5000 mAh
- Fast Charging: 0–70% in 45 minutes
- Hot Swap: Yes — zero downtime
Ruggedness & Environment
- Drop: 8 ft. to concrete (9 ft. with rugged boot); exceeds MIL-STD-810H
- Sealing: IP68 and IP65 (IEC 60529)
- Tumble: 2000 x 1.6 ft. standard; 2000 x 3.3 ft. with rugged boot
- Operating Temp: -4°F to +122°F (-20°C to +50°C)
- Storage Temp: -40°F to +158°F (-40°C to +70°C)
- Humidity: 5%–95% non-condensing
- ESD: ±20 kV air / ±8 kV direct / ±10 kV indirect
- Thermal Shock Tested: Yes
Environmental Compliance
- RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU; REACH SVHC 1907/2006; EPEAT Gold Certified
Benefits
The Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-6690 with a dedicated AI engine delivers up to 300% more performance than legacy TC5 devices. With up to 12 GB RAM, 256 GB Flash, and a 2 TB MicroSD slot, the TC501 runs the most data-intensive AI workloads without compromise.
Survives 8 ft. concrete drops (9 ft. with rugged boot), 2,000 tumble cycles, thermal shock, and IP68/IP65 sealing. Backed by Secure Boot, Android Strongbox, and FIPS 140-2 validation — built to minimize downtime and reduce total cost of ownership.
Built-in UHF RFID reads 200+ tags/sec up to 6.5 ft. The AC670 scanner reaches 100 ft. A 50 MP camera, on-device OCR, NFC, Wi-Fi 7, and 5G combine every data capture and connectivity need into a single device.
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