If you’re considering purchasing low-cost mobile phones for your workers, step up to the TC26 CBRS Touch Computer—without stepping up in price. Help your workers access the data they need to act more efficiently. With cellular, CBRS and Wi-Fi™, your workers get the comprehensive connectivity options they need to stay connected out in the field and in the office. New options include best-in-class 2.2 GHz computing power to maximize application performance, a protective boot for more demanding environments and the ability to turn these devices into a complete workstation in seconds. And powerful new Zebra Mobility DNA™ solutions expand data capture capabilities and simplify device management for any size deployment. The TC26 CBRS Touch Computer—right sized, right featured, right price.
Lightweight, easy to carry and easy to operate with one hand.
Virtually eliminate training with the familiarity of Android and built-in support of future Android releases provides superior future-proofing.
Get plenty of space to interact with your applications. And the touchscreen is easy to view indoors and outside in bright sunlight.
Waterproof, dustproof, drops to concrete, snow, rain, heat, freezing cold—the TC26 can handle it all. The display and scanner exit window are fortified with Gorilla Glass. And if you work in more demanding environments, no problem—the optional protective boot ensures reliable operation even after a 5 ft./1.5 m drop.
With a choice of a 1.8 GHz or 2.2 GHz advanced Qualcomm octa-core processor, the TC26 delivers the fast response times that users need—even for the most demanding applications.
When it comes to wireless, the class-leading TC26 CBRS offers it all—Wi-Fi, cellular, Bluetooth®, GPS, NFC as well as CBRS, which enables private LTE networks for cost-effective wireless connectivity in large indoor and outdoor facilities.
With support for Apple VAS and Google Smart Tap, the TC26 can read tickets, loyalty cards, gift cards, boarding passes and more stored in Apple or Google wallets on consumer smart phones.1
VoLTE delivers superior voice quality over cellular, while Zebra’s advanced VoWiFi technology, included with the Mobility DNA Enterprise license, delivers superior voice quality for Wi-Fi voice applications—PTT Express for basic walkie-talkie style communications, Workforce Connect PTT Pro2 subscription for walkie-talkie communications over cellular and Wi-Fi, and Workforce Connect Voice3 to turn devices into fully-featured PBX handsets.
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From proof of delivery to a damaged package and completed repair, capture it all with the integrated autofocus color camera.
Receive enterprise-level service at the right price with Zebra OneCare™ SV. This service helps eliminate unexpected repair costs and keeps devices up and running—at a fraction of the cost of a single uncovered repair.
Included at no cost with your Zebra OneCare maintenance plan, LifeGuard™ for Android provides security patches and updates to keep devices secure, with options that give you full control over every aspect of the update process.
Easily and cost-effectively manage any size device pool in any environment with single and multi-slot chargers and cradles, vehicle holders, wearable and carrying solutions and more.
With the built-in SE4710 scan engine, capturing a 1D/2D barcode couldn’t be faster or easier. With Zebra’s industry leading algorithms, workers can capture virtually any barcode in practically any condition—even poorly printed, damaged or dirty. Zebra’s optional OCR Wedge effortlessly captures standardized data, such as information on license plates to streamline citations; on labels to track shipments moving through a warehouse; and serial numbers on parts and equipment for track and trace in manufacturing.
The standard battery provides more than enough power to outlast a shift, while the extended battery is ideal for long or double shifts.4 Since the battery is removable, you never need to take the device out of service for charging.
The optional wrist-mount accessory provides the comfort and productivity boost of hands-free operation. Simply tap to pair with Zebra’s RS5100 Bluetooth ring scanner and Zebra mobile printers.
Enable technicians in the field to collaborate with experts to increase first-time-to-fix rates, simplify on-the-job training and more.
Simply drop the TC26 into a Workstation cradle to connect to a monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer and more, eliminating the need to purchase and manage separate fixed workstations.5 A mobile-driven solution uses less energy than the average desktop computer—lowering your energy costs and carbon footprint.
Add powerful enterprise features to standard Android with Mobility Extensions (Mx)—choose from over a hundred features to increase security, improve device manageability and more. Stage a handful or thousands of devices in seconds with StageNow. Control the applications and features workers can access with Enterprise Home Screen. Enter barcodes into your apps right out of the box with DataWedge. Integrate TC26 features into your apps with Zebra’s Enterprise Mobility Development ToolKit (EMDK). Control the GMS apps and services that are available on your devices with GMS Restricted Mode. Automatically enable EMM support for every TC26 feature with OEM Config. Collect targeted diagnostics for easier troubleshooting with RxLogger. And test all main device systems with the press of a button with Device Diagnostics.
Simultaneously capture up to 100 barcodes, even on multiple labels, with a single scan. In one button press, capture and crop a document image, optionally capture a barcode and detect signature presence. Enable faster data entry with a customized soft keyboard. Allow workers to easily manage their Bluetooth accessories. Give workers unsurpassed ‘won’t drop’ wired style Wi-Fi connections every minute of every shift. Additional tools available for purchase include Device Tracker to track and locate missing devices. And Zebra DNA™ Cloud makes it easy to deploy, configure and manage the tools you need.6
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions | With standard battery: 6.22 in. L x 3.11 in. W x 0.54 in. D 158 mm L x 79 mm W x 13.7 mm D With extended battery: 6.22 in. L x 3.11 in. W x 0.68 in. D 158 mm L x 79 mm W x 17.3 mm D |
Weight | 8.32 oz./236 g with standard battery; 269 g with extended battery |
Display | 5.0 in. color HD (1280 x 720); LED backlight; Corning® Gorilla® Glass |
Imager Window | Corning® Gorilla® Glass |
Touch Panel | Capacitive Touch Panel; multi-touch |
Power | Removable/serviceable rechargeable Li-Ion Standard battery: ≥ 3300 mAh/12.54 Wh Extended battery: 5260 mAh/20.25 Wh |
Expansion Slot | One 128 GB micro SD slot |
SIM | 1 Nano SIM slot; optional eSIM |
Network Connections | WWAN, CBRS, WLAN, WPAN, USB 2.0 hi-speed (host and client) |
Notifications | Audible tone; multi-color LEDs; vibration |
Keypad | On-screen keypad |
Audio | Speaker - 1 Watt Voice support (Internal speaker/receiver and microphones) |
Buttons | Scan on each side; volume up/down; power; push-to-talk (PTT) keys |
Performance Characteristics
CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 660 octa-core, 1.8 GHz or 2.2 GHz (select configurations) |
Operating System | Upgradeable to Android 14 |
Memory | 4 GB RAM/64 GB Flash memory; 3 GB RAM/32 GB Flash memory |
User Environment
Operating Temp. | 14°F to 122°F/-10°C to 50°C |
Storage Temp. | -22°F to 158°F/-30°C to 70°C |
Drop Spec. | 5 ft./1.5 m drop to concrete per MIL-STD-810G with optional protective boot 4 ft./1.2 m drop to concrete per MIL-STD-810G across operating temperature |
Tumble Spec. | 300 tumbles, 1.6 ft./0.5 m; 550 tumbles, 1.6 ft./0.5 m with optional protective boot |
Sealing | IP67 |
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) | +/-15 kV air discharge, +/-8 kV direct discharge; +/-8 kV indirect discharge |
Interactive Sensor Technology (IST)
Light Sensor | Automatically adjusts display backlight brightness |
Motion Sensor | 3-axis accelerometer with MEMS Gyro |
Proximity Sensor | Automatically detects when the user places the handset against head during a phone call to disable display output and touch input. |
Data Capture
Scanning | SE4710 1D/2D imager Camera scanning |
Camera | Rear camera 13 MP; front camera 5 MP |
NFC | Integrated; MIFARE, ISO 14443 A&B, FeliCa, ISO 15693 and NFC Forum supported cards; read range up to 50 mm; support for Apple VAS1/Google Smart Tap1 |
Wireless WAN Data and Voice Communications
Radio Frequency Band | TC26 North America
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Voice Communications | Optional Push-to-Talk (PTT) Express Mobility DNA software application for instant PTT walkie-talkie style calls inside the four walls. Optional Workforce Connect Push-to-Talk (PTT) Pro2 Mobility DNA easy-to-deploy, cost-effective subscription-based software application that provides instant PTT walkie-talkie style calls inside and outside the four walls via an easy-to-deploy subscription service. Optional Workforce Connect Voice3 to turn TC26 devices into fully-featured PBX handsets with a custom interface that makes it easy to execute even the most complex telephony features. |
GPS | GPS with A-GPS: Glonass; BeiDou; Galileo |
Wireless LAN
WLAN Radio | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i/r/k/v/w; Wi-Fi certified; IPv4, IPv6, 1x1 MU-MIMO |
Data Rates | 2.4 GHz: 802.11b/g/n—20MHz, 40MHz—up to 150 Mbps 5 GHz: 802.11a/g/n/ac–20MHz, 40MHz, 80MHz–up to 433 Mbps |
Operating Channels | Channel 1-13 (2412-2472 MHz): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Channel 36-165 (5180-5825MHz): 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 144, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165 Channel Bandwidth: 20, 40, 80 MHz Actual operating channels/frequencies and bandwidths depend on regulatory rules and certification agency. |
Security and Encryption | WEP (40 or 104 bit); WPA/WPA2 Personal (TKIP and AES); WPA3 Personal (SAE); WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (TKIP and AES); WPA3 Enterprise (AES)—EAP-TTLS (PAP, MSCHAP, MSCHAPv2), EAP-TLS, PEAPv0-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1-EAP-GTC, LEAP and EAP-PWD; WPA Enterprise 192-bit Mode (GCMP-256) - EAP-TLS; Enhanced Open (OWE) |
Certifications | 802.11a/b/g/n; WPA; WPA2; WPA3 |
Fast Roam | PMKID caching; Cisco CCKM; 802.11r (Over-The-Air); OKC |
Wireless PAN
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 BLE, Class 2 |
Environmental Compliance
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU; Amendment 2015/863; REACH SVHC 1907/2006 For a complete list of product and materials compliance, please visit www.zebra.com/environment |
Warranty
Subject to the terms of Zebra’s hardware warranty statement, the TC26 CBRS model is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 1 (one) year from the date of shipment. For the complete warranty statement, please visit www.zebra.com/warranty |
Recommended Services
Protect your TC26 CBRS mobile devices with Zebra OneCare SV, the right-priced service for Zebra’s right-priced mobile devices. You get two years of protection against failure, coverage for normal wear and tear, live and online technical support, priority repair turnaround time and free shipping, as well as cloud-based visibility into reports on your devices—including repairs, tech support cases, contracts, LifeGuard Analytics for Android security patch status, and more. For more information on recommended services, please visit www.zebra.com/us/en/services/zebra-onecare-support-services |
Footnotes
1. Apple VAS and Google Smart Tap available Q3 2022; select configurations only; contact your Zebra sales representative for details. Specifications subject to change without notice. |
Mobility DNA
Mobility DNA solutions help you get more value out of our mobile computers by adding functionality as well as simplifying deployment and management of our mobile devices. For more information on these Zebra-only features, please visit www.zebra.com/mobilitydna Mobility DNA Professional integrated solutions are preloaded and pre-licensed, provided at no cost. To take advantage of the complete Mobility DNA offerings for the TC26, a Mobility DNA Enterprise license is required. For more information about Mobility DNA tools, please visit www.zebra.com/mobility-dna-kit |
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