Zebra TC72 robust mobile touch PDA

The Zebra TC72 is part of the TC7X series, designed to deliver reliable all-touch computing in tough industrial, warehouse, logistics, and field-service environments. It offers the simplicity of a smartphone with enterprise-grade ruggedness and extended support.

Key Specifications

1. Rugged Design & Durability

• Constructed to withstand multiple 6 ft (1.8 m) drops across its operating temperature range, and multiple 8 ft (2.4 m) drops at room temperature, meeting MIL‑STD‑810G standards.

• Survives 2,000 tumbles from 3.2 ft (1.0 m) and is rated IP65 and IP68 for dust and water resistance.

2. Display & Physical Dimensions

• 4.7″ HD display (1280 × 720), outdoor‑viewable, optically bonded with Corning Gorilla Glass. Supports gloved, wet, and stylus input.

• Measures approximately 161 × 84 × 28 mm (6.3 × 3.3 × 1.1 in) and weighs around 376 g (13.3 oz).

3. Performance & Platform

• Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor clocked at ~2.2 GHz.

• Equipped with 4 GB RAM and 32 GB Flash pSLC storage, expandable via microSD (up to 256 GB).

4. Battery & Power

• Comes with a 3.7 V, 4620 mAh PowerPrecision+ Li‑Ion battery offering up to 15 hours of typical usage.

• Supports Warm Swap for hot-swapping batteries without powering off, and fast charging for minimal downtime.

5. Data Capture & Cameras

• Features the SE4750 1D/2D imager enabling omnidirectional “point-and-shoot” barcode scanning.

• Includes a 5 MP front camera (supports video, VLC, and video calling) and a 13 MP rear autofocus camera (ideal for documentation in 4K video).

6. Connectivity

• Supports Wi‑Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) with 2×2 MU‑MIMO, plus Bluetooth 5.0 (BLE) for efficient wireless connections.

• TC72 is Wi‑Fi only (WLAN/WPAN). (Its sibling, the TC77, adds cellular connectivity.)

7. Operating System & Software

• Initially shipped with Android 8.1 Oreo, upgradeable (up to Android 12 or potentially beyond, subject to Qualcomm support).

• Pre-loaded with Zebra Mobility DNA, GMS (Google Mobile Services), and supports enterprise-grade tools like LifeGuard for Android, VisibilityIQ, and more

Summary Table

Status & Replacement

• As of recent listings, the TC72 is approaching end‑of‑life/discontinuation, with Zebra recommending the TC73 as its successor.