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Zebra rates the TC73/TC78 for repeated 3.05 m drops to concrete at room temperature, 2.4 m drops across -20 °C to 50 °C, and 2,000 tumbles at 1 m, sealed to IP65 and IP68.
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Zebra · Ultra-rugged Android touch mobile computer (TC73 Wi-Fi, TC78 5G)
Zebra's ultra-rugged Android mobile computer for warehouses, yards and delivery routes: rated for 3 m drops to concrete, with a long-range scanner option, Wi-Fi 6E on the TC73 and 5G on the TC78.
TC73 / TC78 price in India: ask our team for today's competitive price. Share your requirement and budget, and we will help you choose the right configuration and send a written quotation with current pricing and delivery time.
Covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The warranty period, terms and conditions are as declared by Zebra.
Why the TC73 / TC78
The TC73 and TC78 are Zebra's TC7 Series ultra-rugged touch mobile computers. Zebra designs the TC73 for workers inside a facility and the TC78 for workers outdoors, and lists the TC73 as replacing the TC70, TC70x and TC72, and the TC78 as replacing the TC77.
Zebra rates the TC73/TC78 for repeated 3.05 m drops to concrete at room temperature, 2.4 m drops across -20 °C to 50 °C, and 2,000 tumbles at 1 m, sealed to IP65 and IP68.
The SE55 with IntelliFocus reads codes in hand and, for large labels, up to 12.2 m away; Zebra's tables give a 13 mil UPC-A up to 180 cm. The SE4770 gives a standard range of about 60 cm with a wide field of view.
The TC73 runs on Wi-Fi 6E for warehouses and plants. The TC78 adds 5G with one nano SIM and one eSIM, and dual-band GNSS, for delivery and route staff.
Removable PowerPrecision+ batteries of 4,680 mAh or 7,000 mAh, with fast charging. A BLE battery lets Zebra's Device Tracker find a device that has run flat, and the TC78 can take a Qi wireless charging battery.
The 6-inch Full HD+ screen works with gloves or a stylus and rejects water droplets. A dedicated push-to-talk button, three microphones and two speakers make it a radio and phone as well as a scanner.
Zebra rates the scan button for one million actuations, and the dual scan buttons and the optional trigger handle give staff a choice of how to scan.
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For buyers in India
These are the points buyers in India ask us about the TC73 / TC78. Mention the ones that apply to you when you request a quote.
The TC78 supports private LTE/5G networks as well as public 5G, and Zebra publishes no India band list. Send us your operator or private-network bands, and we check them against the TC78 we quote.
Pick the SE55 where staff scan rack labels from the floor: Zebra rates it for large codes up to 12.2 m. For pick faces and parcels within arm's reach, the SE4770 is enough.
For outdoor docks and yards, keep cradles and vehicle holders out of direct afternoon sun; Zebra rates the TC73/TC78 to work from -20 °C to 50 °C.
Zebra lists Android 11, 13, 14 and 15 as available and Android 16 as the final version, and recommends its OneCare service plans. Ask us to include OneCare in the quotation if you plan to keep the devices for years.
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Models | TC73 (Wi-Fi), TC78 (5G and Wi-Fi); Zebra's TC7 Series |
| Operating system | Android with Google Mobile Services: Zebra lists Android 11, 13, 14 and 15 as available and Android 16 as the final supported version |
| Processor | Qualcomm 6490 octa-core, 2.7 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM / 64 GB or 8 GB RAM / 128 GB UFS Flash; microSD up to 2 TB |
| Security | Secure Boot and Verified Boot; FIPS 140-2 cryptography on select configurations through a custom request |
| Display and input | |
| Display | 6.0-inch Full HD+ (1080 × 2160), LED backlight, optically bonded |
| Touch panel | Multi-mode capacitive: bare or gloved fingertip or conductive stylus (sold separately); Corning Gorilla Glass; water droplet rejection; anti-smudge coating |
| Buttons | Dual dedicated scan buttons, dedicated push-to-talk button, volume up and down, trigger handle button through the back connector |
| Audio | Three microphones with noise cancellation, two speakers, speakerphone, HD Voice; wired and Bluetooth headsets; PTT headset (Zebra USB-C) |
| Data capture | |
| Scan engines | SE4770 1D/2D scan engine (standard 60 cm range, wide field of view) or SE55 1D/2D Advanced Range scan engine with IntelliFocus (in hand to 12.2 m, by code size) |
| Cameras | Rear 16 MP autofocus with flash LED; front 8 MP; torch mode and HDR; optical image stabilisation and Time of Flight sensor on premium configurations |
| NFC | ISO 14443 Type A and B; Mifare, FeliCa and ISO 15693 cards; NFC Forum tags 2 to 5; host card emulation; Apple VAS and Google Smart Tap certified |
| UHF RFID (optional) | Zebra RFD90 ultra-rugged UHF RFID sled |
| Typical decode ranges (Zebra reference guide) | |
| SE4770: 10 mil Data Matrix | 5.3 to 28 cm |
| SE4770: 100% UPC-A | 4.0 to 63.2 cm |
| SE4770: 20 mil Code 39 | 4.0 to 91.7 cm |
| SE55: 5 mil Code 39 | 6.4 to 67.6 cm |
| SE55: 100% UPC-A | 6.4 to 180.0 cm |
| SE55: 55 mil Code 39 | up to 744.0 cm |
| SE55: 100 mil Code 39 | up to 1,407.0 cm |
| Conditions | Typical working ranges; Zebra notes the near distance of wide codes is limited by the barcode's width in the field of view |
| Communication | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i/r/k/v/w/mc/ax; 2x2 MU-MIMO; Wi-Fi 6E certified; dual band simultaneous |
| Cellular (TC78) | 5G FR1, 4G, 3G and 2G; 1 nano SIM and 1 eSIM; private LTE/5G. Zebra publishes a Rest of World band list and notes support may vary by country or carrier |
| GNSS (TC78) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, dual-band; a-GPS |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2, Class 2; secondary BLE for beaconing (BLE battery) |
| Ports | USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Type-C (host and client); USB 2.0 host through the back connector |
| Power | |
| Batteries | Li-ion PowerPrecision+: standard 4,680 mAh (18.01 Wh), extended 7,000 mAh (26.95 Wh), BLE battery 4,680 mAh; fast charging; Warm Swap (standard configurations) or Hot Swap (premium configurations) |
| Wireless charging | Qi-compatible wireless charging battery, 4,680 mAh (TC78 only) |
| Physical and environment | |
| Dimensions | 176.8 × 85.8 × 28.4 mm |
| Weight | 349 g with standard battery |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to 50 °C |
| Storage temperature | -40 °C to 70 °C |
| Humidity | 5% to 95%, non-condensing |
| Drops (MIL-STD 810H) | Multiple 3.05 m drops to concrete at room temperature; multiple 2.4 m drops to concrete across -20 °C to 50 °C |
| Tumbles | 2,000 at 1.0 m |
| Sealing | IP65 and IP68, with battery |
| ESD | ±15 kV air, ±8 kV direct, ±8 kV indirect |
| Software | |
| Zebra Mobility DNA | DataWedge, Enterprise Browser, LifeGuard for Android, Enterprise Home Screen, StageNow, Device Tracker, OCR Wedge, All-touch Terminal Emulation and more; Zebra notes features vary by model and a support contract may be required |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | Covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The warranty period, terms and conditions are as declared by Zebra. |
Tell us your shift pattern, how many devices charge together and whether they ride in vehicles; we size the cradles, spare batteries and vehicle holders for it and confirm the plug type in the quotation.
Specifications from Zebra's published documents, last checked 14 October 2026. Makers can change specifications without notice; we confirm the exact model and configuration in your written quotation. About our product information
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| Feature | Zebra TC73 / TC78 | Zebra TC53e / TC58e | Zebra TC22 / TC27 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 6.0-inch, 1080 × 2160 | 6.0-inch, 1080 × 2160 | 6.0-inch, 1080 × 2160 |
| Processor | Qualcomm 6490 octa-core, 2.7 GHz | Qualcomm 4490 octa-core, 2.4 GHz | Qualcomm 5430 hex-core, 2.1 GHz |
| Memory | 4/64 or 8/128 GB | 6/64, 8/64 or 8/128 GB | 6/64 or 8/128 GB |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Cellular | TC78: 5G | TC58e: 5G | TC27: 5G |
| Scan engine | SE4770 or SE55 | SE4720 or SE55 (TC58e also SE4770) | SE4710 or SE55 |
| Sealing | IP65 / IP68 | IP65 / IP68 | IP65 / IP68 |
| Weight | 349 g | 282 g | 236 g (TC22, standard battery) |
| Best for | Warehouses, yards and routes where devices take 3 m drops | Stores and routes that want a lighter rugged device | A phone-style device for lighter use |
If your job differs from what the TC73 / TC78 is built for, these Zebra models may fit it better:
Not sure which one fits? Tell us how you will use it and we will recommend a model.
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Questions buyers ask
The TC73 / TC78 price depends on the accessories (cradles, spare batteries) and the quantity. Ask our team for today's competitive price: share your requirement and budget, and we will help you choose the right configuration and send a written quotation with current pricing and delivery time.
Zebra designs the TC73 for workers who spend their day inside a facility, on Wi-Fi 6E. The TC78 adds 5G with a nano SIM and an eSIM, GNSS, and the option of a wireless charging battery, for delivery and route staff. Both share the scanner options, batteries and most accessories.
Yes. Zebra's support pages name the TC73 as the replacement for the TC70, TC72 and TC77, and Zebra lists the TC78 as replacing the TC77. Zebra ended TC70 support on 31 March 2025; the TC72 and TC77 had their last sale on 31 October 2025. Send us the list of cradles and batteries you use, and we check which fit the TC73/TC78.
In Zebra's spec sheets the TC73/TC78 takes repeated 3.05 m drops to concrete and 2,000 tumbles at 1 m. The TC53e/TC58e is rated for 2.4 m to concrete in its boot and 1,000 tumbles. Choose the TC73/TC78 for docks, yards and vehicles; the TC53e/TC58e is lighter, at 282 g against 349 g.
With the SE55 scan engine, yes: Zebra rates it from in-hand distances up to 12.2 m for large codes, and its tables give 100 mil Code 39 up to 1,407 cm. Tell us your label sizes and rack heights, and we confirm the configuration.
DataWedge passes each scan into your WMS app, and Zebra's All-touch Terminal Emulation can run older green-screen warehouse systems; Zebra notes some Mobility DNA features may need a support contract. Tell us your WMS, and we configure the devices for it.
Yes. We install the TC73 / TC78 at your site, connect it to your ERP, warehouse or billing software (our own warehouse management system included) and train your team. Tell us the software when you ask for a quote, and we include the setup in the quotation.
Send the work, the apps your team uses and how many devices you need; we reply with a written quotation.
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