Zebra TC78 Terminal (TC78B1-3T1K6E2A8A-A6)

The Zebra TC78 is an ultra-rugged Android mobile computer for warehouses, manufacturing, transport and logistics, parcel delivery and field service – thinner, lighter and tougher than its TC72/TC77 predecessors. It combines a 6" Full HD+ edge-to-edge touchscreen, Qualcomm 6490 octa-core performance, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 and NFC with 3 m drop protection and IP65/IP68 sealing. This version, TC78B1-3T1K6E2A8A-A6, is the TC78 with 5G mobile data (Nano SIM + eSIM) and dual-band GPS. Configuration: the SE55 advanced-range imager with IntelliFocus (from in-hand up to approx. 12 m), 8 GB RAM / 128 GB Flash, Premium edition (true hot-swap battery, camera with optical image stabilisation, Time-of-Flight sensor), standard 4680 mAh battery.

Key Features

• Ultra-rugged, yet thinner and lighter – survives multiple 3.05 m drops to concrete and 2,000 tumbles, IP65 and IP68 sealed; the grip area is nearly 20% thinner than on previous TC7x models.
• 6" Full HD+ edge-to-edge display – 1080 × 2160 pixels, 28% larger than on earlier TC7x devices, Corning Gorilla Glass; works when wet and with gloves or a stylus.
• High-performance scanning – Zebra's SE55 advanced-range imager with IntelliFocus – reads codes in hand and up to 12 m away; the scan buttons are rated for one million actuations and SimulScan captures several barcodes with one press.
• 5G for work on the road – 5G NR and LTE, Nano SIM + eSIM, VoLTE and dual-band GNSS (L1 + L5) for drivers, couriers and field teams.
• Latest wireless – Wi-Fi 6E with 2x2 MU-MIMO and the 6 GHz band, Bluetooth 5.2 and NFC with contactless payment support.
• Blazing speed – Qualcomm 6490 octa-core 2.7 GHz processor, up to 8 GB RAM / 128 GB Flash and microSD up to 2 TB; upgradeable to Android 16.
• Flexible battery options – standard 4680 mAh, extended 7000 mAh, wireless-charging and BLE batteries with PowerPrecision+ health metrics; fast charging, even with any standard USB-C cable.
• 16 MP rear camera with flash and HDR for proof of delivery and condition (optical image stabilisation and Time-of-Flight sensor on Premium versions), plus an 8 MP front camera for video calls.
• Crystal-clear voice – three microphones with noise cancellation, dual speakers, HD Voice and a dedicated push-to-talk button; use it as a PBX handset or two-way radio.
• Zebra Mobility DNA – DataWedge, StageNow, Device Tracker, Workstation Connect and more for easy deployment and management; trigger handle and RFID sled support.

Ideal Applications

• Warehouses and distribution centres: picking, put-away, receiving and inventory
• Manufacturing: line-side replenishment, work-in-progress tracking and quality control
• Parcel delivery, direct store delivery (DSD) and route accounting
• Field service, utilities and asset maintenance
• Airlines and airports: under-wing operations and baggage handling
• Retail distribution centres and back-of-store operations

All TC73/TC78 Versions

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Technical Specifications

The TC78 belongs to Zebra's TC73/TC78 series, the successor to the TC72/TC77, with five years of product availability and up to ten years of service and support. Working on-site only? The Zebra TC73 (TC7301-0T1K6E200A-A6) is the more affordable Wi-Fi-only sister model. It replaces the Zebra TC77. Prefer a slimmer, lighter device? See the Zebra TC53e/TC58e. Looking for the newest generation? See the Zebra TC701. Compare all models in our Handheld Terminals collection, or contact our team for volume pricing, staging and MDM set-up.