The CipherLab RK26 is a rugged Android keypad computer for retail, warehousing and field work. It combines a bright 4" touchscreen with a physical keypad, an enterprise Zebra imager, a 2 GHz octa-core processor and IP65 sealing in a compact 292 g housing. This version, AK26EA4DFNG41, offers: 4G LTE mobile data + GPS, SE5500 advanced-range imager, 28-key function numeric keypad, 4 GB RAM / 64 GB Flash, Android 12 with GMS.
📦 What's in the box – AK26EA4DFNG41
- ✅ CipherLab RK26 – mobile computer, 4G LTE + GPS, SE5500, function numeric (28), 4 GB / 64 GB
- ✅ Battery – standard 4000 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 – 2 SIM slots – SIM card / data plan from your mobile operator
⚠️ Please note: no charger, charging cable or cradle is included. To charge the RK26, 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 ARK25CCCNU201 charging/communication cradle with its micro-USB cable, powered by a USB power adapter such as the CipherLab BPOWER0000142.
💡 Useful extras: the CipherLab XRK2500X01508 hand strap; the CipherLab ARK254SBNNE01 4-slot spare battery charger; the CipherLab ARK25PSTNNN01 pistol grip for scan-intensive work; the CipherLab ARK25UHFENEE1 UHF RFID reader for fast inventory counts; the CipherLab X970000X01504 holster; a spare USB-C cable (CipherLab WSI0400000001).
Key Features
- 4" WVGA touchscreen – 480 × 800, 500 cd/m², readable outdoors, Corning Gorilla Glass; works with gloves, wet fingers and a stylus.
- Physical keypad – 28-key function numeric keypad for fast, eyes-free data entry, alongside the touchscreen and programmable scan triggers.
- Enterprise barcode scanning – the SE5500 advanced-range imager reads 1D/2D barcodes quickly and reliably, even when damaged or poorly printed.
- 4G LTE and GPS – worldwide LTE bands with VoLTE, dual SIM and GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou for work on the move, plus dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1.
- Enterprise Android – Qualcomm QCM4290 octa-core processor, 2.0 GHz, 4 GB RAM / 64 GB Flash with microSD slot, Android 12 with Google Mobile Services (GMS) (upgradable to Android 14) and a 16 MP camera with LED flash.
- Rugged and sealed – IP65, multiple 1.5 m drops to concrete (1.8 m with rubber boot) and 300 tumbles at 0.5 m; operating temperature from −20 °C to 50 °C.
- 4000 mAh battery – 8+ hours of operation per charge; user-replaceable in seconds.
- 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.
- Pic 'n Fill OCR – reads printed text such as serial numbers and expiry dates with the camera or the scanner and fills it straight into your forms.
- Easy deployment and management – CipherLab ReMoCloud, Reader Configuration, AppLock and terminal emulation; supports SOTI MobiControl, Workspace ONE and Ivanti.
Ideal Applications
- Retail: stock checks, replenishment, price labelling and goods receipt
- Light warehousing: picking, put-away and inventory counts
- Transport and logistics: parcel tracking and proof of delivery
- Field service and maintenance with fast data entry
- Production: work-in-progress tracking and material issue
- Asset management and UHF RFID inventory (with the optional reader)
All RK26 Versions
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| Part Number | Connectivity | Scan Engine | Keypad | In the Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK26ES4DFEG41 | 4G LTE + GPS | SE4750 SR | Function numeric (28) | Battery + USB charger (EU) | View product |
| AK26EA4DFNG41 (this version) | 4G LTE + GPS | SE5500 | Function numeric (28) | Battery | Viewing |
| AK26EG4DNNG41 | 4G LTE + GPS | SE4100 | Numeric (25) | Battery | View product |
| AK26EM4DNEG41 | 4G LTE + GPS | SE4750 MR | Numeric (25) | Battery + USB charger (EU) | View product |
| AK266S4DFEG41 | Wi-Fi only (Wi-Fi 6) | SE4750 SR | Function numeric (28) | Battery + USB charger (EU) | View product |
| AK266M4DFNG41 | Wi-Fi only (Wi-Fi 6) | SE4750 MR | Function numeric (28) | Battery | View product |
| AK266A4DFEG41 | Wi-Fi only (Wi-Fi 6) | SE5500 | Function numeric (28) | Battery + USB charger (EU) | View product |
| AK266A4DNNG41 | Wi-Fi only (Wi-Fi 6) | SE5500 | Numeric (25) | Battery | View product |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | AK26EA4DFNG41 |
|---|---|
| Model | CipherLab RK26 – 4G LTE model of the RK26 rugged keypad series |
| Operating System | Android 12 with Google Mobile Services (GMS), upgradable to Android 14; Android Enterprise Recommended |
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM4290 octa-core, 2.0 GHz |
| Memory (RAM / Flash) | 4 GB LPDDR4X RAM / 64 GB UFS Flash |
| Expansion | microSD slot – SDHC up to 32 GB, SDXC up to 2 TB |
| Display | 4" WVGA (480 × 800) IPS, 500 nits, optically bonded, Corning Gorilla Glass, auto backlight |
| Touch Panel | Capacitive multi-touch – bare finger, gloves, wet fingers and stylus; water rejection |
| Keypad | 28-key function numeric keypad; assignable keys, volume keys, left/right scan triggers, power key |
| Scan Engine | Zebra SE5500 1D/2D imager (advanced range) – reads up to approx. 12 m depending on code size |
| Rear Camera | 16 MP PDAF auto-focus with LED flash; OCR via camera or scanner |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 – IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band, 802.11 d/h/i/r/k/v/w, fast roaming |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 dual mode, Class II |
| NFC | 13.56 MHz HF RFID/NFC – ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693, FeliCa; peer-to-peer, card reader and card emulation |
| Mobile Data (WWAN) | 4G LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/19/20/25/26/28/66, TDD B38/39/40/41; UMTS/HSPA+ B1/2/4/5/6/8; GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900; VoLTE |
| SIM | 2 × Nano SIM, or 1 × Nano SIM + 1 × eSIM (on request) |
| GPS/GNSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Voice & Audio | Speaker 78 dB at 40 cm, microphones with echo and noise cancellation; VoLTE |
| Ports | USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1, OTG), 6-pin I/O connector |
| Sensors | Light, proximity, accelerometer, e-compass, gyroscope |
| Battery | 4000 mAh / 3.85 V Li-ion, user-replaceable |
| Battery Life | 8+ hours (WLAN on, 2D scan every 20 s, 50% backlight) |
| Charging | Via USB-C (USB power adapter + cable) or ARK25CCCNU201 charging/communication cradle – not included |
| Form Factor | Rugged keypad computer with touchscreen |
| Dimensions | 168 × 73.8 × 26.5 mm |
| Weight | 292 g (with battery) |
| Drop Spec | Multiple 1.5 m drops to concrete; 1.8 m with rubber boot |
| Tumble Spec | 300 tumbles at 0.5 m |
| Sealing | IP65 |
| 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 attachment ARK25UHFENEE1 (EU 865–868 MHz) – approx. 700 tags/s at 8+ m |
| Software & Management | ReMoCloud, EnDeCloud, Reader Configuration, AppLock, terminal emulation; SOTI MobiControl, Workspace ONE, Ivanti Velocity; Android SDK, HTML5 and Reader API |
| Warranty | 12 months (CipherLab 1-year standard warranty) |
| In the Box | CipherLab RK26 mobile computer (AK26EA4DFNG41), 4000 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 RK26 is the successor to the RK25 and works with the RK25 charging cradle, battery charger and pistol grip. Working on-site only? The CipherLab RK26 (AK266A4DFEG41) is the more affordable Wi-Fi-only sister model. Need a more affordable option? The predecessor, the CipherLab RK25, is also available. Need a tougher device for all-day warehouse or field use? Step up to the CipherLab RK96. Compare all models in our Handheld Terminals collection, or contact our team for volume pricing, staging and MDM set-up.
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