Zebra TC53 / TC58

Zebra TC53 and TC58 are rugged Android mobile computers in a smartphone form factor with a bright 6-inch display, successors to the TC51, TC52 and TC57. They sit in the middle class: sturdier than lightweight devices such as the TC22/TC27, lighter and slimmer than the ultra-rugged TC73/TC78. They work well for stocktaking, quality control, in the warehouse and in the field. TC53 works on Wi-Fi, while TC58 adds 5G with voice calls, nano SIM and eSIM slots and GPS.

Key features

• Qualcomm 6490 (octa-core, 2.7 GHz), up to 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage, upgradeable to Android 16: the most powerful platform in the TC5x family, with headroom for apps that will keep growing for years.
• 6-inch Full HD+ display with 600 nits, optically bonded to the touch panel: readable outdoors and under strong shop-floor lighting.
• SE4720 or SE55 scan engine with IntelliFocus technology: the SE4720 for fast close-range scanning, the SE55 reads barcodes from in hand to labels on high racks more than 12 m away. The device has two side scan buttons.
• 16 MP autofocus rear camera with flash and 8 MP front camera: sharp photos of labels, damage and non-conformities without a separate camera.
• IP65 and IP68, 1.8 m drops to concrete with the protective boot, operation from −20 to +50°C: the device withstands rain, dust, a loading dock in winter and a typical drop from hand.
• 4680 mAh or 7000 mAh battery: premium models support hot swap without switching off, standard models swap after a short sleep (warm swap).
• Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC: fast, stable on-site networking and pairing with printers and headsets.
• 293 g and 16.75 mm thick: the device fits in the hand and in a pocket, so it can be carried all shift.

How to choose a variant

• TC53 or TC58. TC53 is enough within company Wi-Fi coverage. Choose TC58 for field staff or when the device should also be a phone: it has 5G with voice, two SIMs (nano SIM and eSIM), GPS and an optional wireless charging battery.
• Memory. 4 GB / 64 GB for a single app, 8 GB / 64 GB or 8 GB / 128 GB for several apps, photos and future Android versions.
• Scan engine. SE4720 for close-range scanning in offices, stores or workstations, SE55 when barcodes are also far away or high up.
• Battery swap. If stocktaking or inspection runs all shift without breaks, choose a premium model with hot swap and the 7000 mAh battery.
• Device tracking. The 4680 mAh BLE battery, combined with a Device Tracker license, lets you locate a lost device even when it is switched off. Worth considering for a large fleet.