The CipherLab RS38 is a 5G-ready Android touch computer with a large 6" Full HD+ display, Wi-Fi 6E, a Qualcomm octa-core processor and 8 GB / 128 GB memory – a fast, future-proof tool for retail, logistics, field service and private 5G networks. This version, AS3858RF4NSG1, offers: 5G mobile data + GPS, SE4770 standard-range imager, 8 GB RAM / 128 GB Flash, Android 13 with GMS.
📦 What's in the box – AS3858RF4NSG1
- ✅ CipherLab RS38 – mobile computer, 5G + GPS, SE4770, 8 GB / 128 GB
- ✅ Battery – standard 4500 mAh Li-ion, user-replaceable
- ✅ Google Mobile Services (GMS) – licensed and preinstalled – Google Play and Google apps ready to use
- ❌ Charger / power supply – NOT included – needed to charge the battery – see the options below
- ❌ USB-C charging cable – NOT included – USB-C to USB-A, for charging and data – see the options below
- ❌ Charging cradle – NOT included
- ❌ Hand strap – NOT included
- ❌ SIM card – NOT included – Nano SIM slot + eSIM – SIM card / data plan from your mobile operator
⚠️ Please note: no charger, charging cable or cradle is included. To charge the RS38, please order separately: the CipherLab BPOWER0000142 USB power adapter with USB-A to USB-C cable – charges the device directly via its USB-C port; or the CipherLab ARS38CHCNNE01 charging cradle (power adapter included).
💡 Useful extras: the CipherLab XRS3500X01504 hand strap; the CipherLab ARS38WCCNNE01 workstation cradle to use the device with an external monitor, keyboard and mouse; the CipherLab ARS38PSTNNN11 pistol grip for scan-intensive work; the CipherLab PRS3800X01507 protective boot for extra drop protection; screen protectors (CipherLab XRS3800X01504); the CipherLab ARS38UHFNREE1 UHF RFID reader for fast inventory counts; a service plan with fast repair and battery replacement (CipherLab RS38E00000015).
Key Features
- 6" Full HD+ touchscreen – 1080 × 2160, 630 cd/m², readable outdoors, Corning Gorilla Victus; works with gloves, wet fingers and a stylus.
- Enterprise barcode scanning – the SE4770 standard-range imager reads 1D/2D barcodes quickly and reliably, even when damaged or poorly printed.
- 5G and Wi-Fi 6E – 5G NR and LTE including private LTE/5G networks, Nano SIM + eSIM and dual-band GNSS, plus Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2.
- Enterprise Android – Qualcomm QCM4490 octa-core processor, 2.4 GHz, 8 GB RAM / 128 GB Flash with microSD slot, Android 13 with Google Mobile Services (GMS) (upgradable to Android 15) and a 16 MP camera with LED flash.
- 4500 mAh battery – 14+ hours of operation per charge; hot-swappable, so you can change it without shutting the device down.
- Rugged and sealed – IP65/IP68, multiple 1.5 m drops to concrete (1.8 m with rubber boot) and 1,000 tumbles at 0.5 m; operating temperature from −20 °C to 50 °C.
- NFC and RFID – built-in 13.56 MHz HF RFID/NFC (ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693, FeliCa) plus an optional attachable UHF RFID reader for fast inventory counts.
- Edge AI Pic 'n Fill OCR – converts printed text into data directly on the device; the optional workstation cradle turns the RS38 into a desktop workstation with monitor, keyboard and mouse.
- Easy deployment and management – CipherLab ReMoCloud, Reader Configuration, AppLock and terminal emulation; supports SOTI MobiControl, Workspace ONE and Ivanti.
Ideal Applications
- Retail: price checks, stock lookup, replenishment and mobile POS
- Warehousing and logistics: picking, receiving and inventory
- Courier and last-mile delivery with proof of delivery
- Field service and mobile workforce
- Hospitality and events: ticket scanning and order taking
- Asset tracking and access control with NFC/HF RFID
All RS38 Versions
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| Part Number | Connectivity | Scan Engine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AS3858RF4NSG1 (this version) | 5G + GPS | SE4770 | Viewing |
| AS3858AF4NSG1 | 5G + GPS | SE5500 | View product |
| AS38N8RF4NSG1 | Wi-Fi only (Wi-Fi 6E) | SE4770 | View product |
| AS38N8AF4NSG1 | Wi-Fi only (Wi-Fi 6E) | SE5500 | View product |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | AS3858RF4NSG1 |
|---|---|
| Model | CipherLab RS38 – 5G model of the RS38 touch series |
| Operating System | Android 13 with Google Mobile Services (GMS), upgradable to Android 15 (subject to Qualcomm feasibility) |
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM4490 octa-core, 2.4 GHz |
| Memory (RAM / Flash) | 8 GB LPDDR5 RAM / 128 GB UFS Flash |
| Expansion | microSD slot – SDHC up to 32 GB, SDXC up to 1 TB |
| Display | 6" Full HD+ (1080 × 2160), 630 nits, optically bonded, Corning Gorilla Victus, anti-fingerprint coating |
| Touch Panel | Capacitive multi-touch – bare finger, gloves, wet fingers and stylus; water rejection |
| Buttons | 1 programmable key, volume up/down, left/right scan triggers, power key |
| Scan Engine | Zebra SE4770 1D/2D imager (standard range) |
| Rear Camera | 16 MP PDAF auto-focus with LED flash |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E – IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax incl. 6 GHz, 2x2 MU-MIMO, dual-band simultaneous, fast roaming |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2, Class 2, BLE |
| NFC | ISO 14443A/B, FeliCa, ISO 15693; peer-to-peer, card reader and card emulation |
| Mobile Data (WWAN) | 5G NR FR1 n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/13/14/20/25/26/28/29/30/34/38/39/40/41/48/66/71/77/78/79; LTE incl. B1/3/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/42/43/48; private LTE/5G networks |
| SIM | 1 × Nano SIM + 1 × eSIM |
| GPS/GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS; dual-band GNSS, A-GPS |
| Voice & Audio | Dual speakers 85 dB at 40 cm, 3 microphones with echo and noise reduction |
| Ports | USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1, OTG), 8-pin I/O connector |
| Sensors | Light, proximity, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, barometer |
| Battery | 4500 mAh Li-ion, hot-swappable; optional 6800 mAh extended battery |
| Battery Life | 14+ hours (standard battery); 21+ hours with the extended battery |
| Charging | Via USB-C (27 W+ QC 4.0 / PD 3.0 adapter for fast charging in approx. 2 h) or a charging cradle – not included |
| Form Factor | Smartphone-style rugged touch computer |
| Dimensions | 165.4 × 78.5 × 15 mm |
| Weight | 268 g (with 4500 mAh battery) |
| Drop Spec | Multiple 1.5 m drops to tile over concrete (MIL-STD-810H); 1.8 m to concrete with rubber boot |
| Tumble Spec | 1000 tumbles at 0.5 m; 1000 tumbles at 1 m with rubber boot |
| Sealing | IP65 and IP68 |
| Operating Temperature | −20 °C to 50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −30 °C to 70 °C (without battery) |
| Humidity | 10–90% operating, non-condensing |
| RFID | Optional UHF RFID reader ARS38UHFNREE1 / ARS38UHFNREG1 (EU 865–868 MHz) – up to 1300 tags/s |
| Software & Management | ReMoCloud (zero-touch enrollment, geofencing, remote control), Pic 'n Fill OCR, Reader Configuration, AppLock; SOTI MobiControl, Workspace ONE, Ivanti |
| Warranty | 12 months (CipherLab 1-year standard warranty); 5-year service contract RS38E00000015 available |
| In the Box | CipherLab RS38 mobile computer (AS3858RF4NSG1), 4500 mAh Li-ion battery, Google Mobile Services (GMS) licence preinstalled – charger/power supply, USB-C cable, charging cradle, hand strap and SIM card NOT included (order separately) |
The RS38 is CipherLab's 6" 5G touch computer. Working on-site only? The CipherLab RS38 (AS38N8RF4NSG1) is the more affordable Wi-Fi-only sister model. For hospitals and clinics, choose the healthcare version: CipherLab RS38H. Compare all models in our Handheld Terminals collection, or contact our team for volume pricing, staging and MDM set-up.
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