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Zebra TC501

Rugged mobile computing reimagined for the AI-powered frontline

Operating systemAndroid
Display6 inches (15.2 cm)
ScanningSR500 1D/2D Scan Engine; SR560 1D/2D Scan Engine; AC670 Advanced Range Color 1D/2D Scan Engine
BatteryStandard capacity: 5,000 mAh (19.45 Wh) (Rechargeable or Wireless Charging), Extended capacity: 7,240 mAh…
SealingIP68 and IP65 per IEC 60529 standard
DropExceeds MIL-STD-810H : 6 ft. (1.83 m) to concrete at -4°F to +122°F (-20°C to +50°C) 8 ft. (2.44 m) to…

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Overview

The TC501 is a rugged mobile computer engineered for peak frontline performance. Leveraging powerful AI, it delivers smarter operations, enhanced productivity, and future-ready connectivity with Wi-Fi 7 and 5G. This device ensures your workforce is empowered with speed, intelligence, and reliability in any demanding environment.

Empowering your frontline with AI propels productivity, efficiency, customer satisfaction and profitability to exceptional heights. But running AI apps takes the right device. It takes the power to enable ultra-responsive apps. It takes the ability to capture a wealth of data to streamline and automate workflows, and empower workers with a new level of business intelligence—plus the durability to handle whatever the workday brings. Get it all with the TC501. A groundbreaking new processor is the new heart of the TC501, built specifically to enable high performance AI on-device. Zebra’s most powerful platform offers the most memory, the most advanced display technology, the fastest wireless networks and the most data capture options in any TC5 device—all in the most rugged TC5 device we’ve built to date. And develop AI apps in days instead of months with Zebra’s Frontline AI Suite. Empower your workers to work smarter every day with the TC501—the mobile computer built for the AI-powered generation.

Exceptional processing power for exceptional application performanceGet the processing power of a workstation with Qualcomm’s new Dragonwing™ Q-6690—delivering up to a 300% increase in performance over legacy TC5 Series devices.1 Easily support the AI applications of today and tomorrow with the integrated, dedicated AI engine. And a major leap in processing efficiency reduces power requirements, preserving battery power.
Maximum memoryClass-leading memory supports the most AI data-intensive apps, with up to 12 GB RAM and 256 GB Flash—up to 3x the RAM and 8x Flash compared to legacy TC5s—and a 2 TB MicroSD card slot.
An advanced display designed for enterprise workersThe 6-inch high resolution vibrant AMOLED display delivers a superior viewing experience. Brilliant colors, crisp text, and up to an unmatched 1500 NITS of peak brightness provide exceptional readability in any lighting condition. Up to 20% more screen area2 lets workers see more information at a glance—and the screen is easy to read, even at extreme angles. And Gorilla® Glass Victus—Corning’s toughest and only glass drop-tested on concrete-like surfaces—provides maximum protection for this most vulnerable component. The no-wait variable refresh rate improves touch response. And power requirements are reduced up to 40%.3
All the fastest wireless networksGet the ultimate in speed, performance and reliability for all your wireless connections—voice, data and peripherals. Enable cellular service anywhere in the world with 5G 3rd Gen Release 17. Support for private 5G, CBRS and simultaneous service on two networks provides complete cellular network flexibility. Wi-Fi 7 delivers lightning fast connections, increased network capacity, and backwards compatibility with the last three Wi-Fi generations. And Bluetooth 6 increases data speeds, range and security, all with reduced power consumption.
More rugged and more reliable than any other TC5 Series deviceThe TC501 can handle 8 ft. (2.4 m) drops—and 9 ft. (2.7 m) drops with the rugged boot. It survives two to four times the number of tumbles compared to other TC5 Series devices. And new thermal shock testing ensures reliable operation for workers who are in and out of environments with dramatic temperature changes, such as postal carriers and field technicians. Drive next generation productivity into your frontline with the TC501— the rugged mobile computer built for the AI -powered generation.
More powerful batteries—and new battery featuresNew apps and advanced features need more power—that’s why the TC501 has the most powerful standard and extended batteries in the TC5 Series. Hot swap means no downtime for battery changes. And you can charge batteries from 0 to 70% in 45 minutes with new fast charging options.
Capture exceptional details with a 50 MP cameraA new super-high resolution 50 MP auto focus rear camera offers up to four times the resolution of legacy TC5 models, capturing better information and richer input for AI apps.
Three new best-in-class scanner optionsThe premium advanced long-range AC670 scanner captures barcodes and high-resolution color photos up to 100 ft. (30 m) away, opening up a world of new use cases to streamline workflows. The SR560 (red laser cross-hair aimer/white illumination) and SR500 (yellow LED aimer/red illumination) are designed for moderate to intense scanning. Both scanners offer an improved 2D barcode finder for fast and accurate barcode capture in all lighting conditions—including bright sunlight, plus high motion tolerance for easy barcode capture on the move.
Built-in efficiency with built-in RFIDIntegrated short-range UHF RFID in every model enables users to capture over 200 tags a second up to 6.5 ft. (2 m) away, making it easy to locate specific items, take inventory and more—without the need to purchase and manage RFID sleds or standalone readers.
Keep your devices safe with multiple layers of securityPrevent physical hardware attacks with Secure Element and Android Strongbox. Get timely OS updates to stay on top of emerging security threats with Lifeguard™ for Android™ 4. Enable facial recognition for device access with Identity Guardian5. And the built-in Bluetooth BLE beacon works with Device Guardian5 to locate lost devices—without requiring BLE batteries.

Best for: Inventory Management · Work Order Management · Assisted Selling · Buy Online Pickup in Store · Merchandising · Retail Associates · Retail Managers · Field Service Technicians · Postal Carriers/Courier Drivers

Videos

TC501 and TC701 overview video (Zebra product page)

Specifications

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions: L x H x D: 6.42 x 3.07 x 0.61 inches; (163.15 x 77.9 x 15.5 mm)
Weight: 9.63 oz. (273 g) with 5000 mAh battery; 10.69 oz. (303g) with 7240 mAh battery
Display: 6.0 inch color Full High Definition+; 2160x1080; AMOLED; 600 NITS typical, 1000 NITS High Brightness Mode (HBM), 1500 NITS peak; adaptive refresh rate; optically bonded to touch panel; Gorilla Glass Victus
Imager Windows: Corning® Gorilla® Glass
Touch Panel: Multi-mode capacitive touch with bare or gloved fingertip input or passive stylus (sold separately); water droplet rejection; fingerprint resistant anti-smudge coating
Power: Rechargeable Li-Ion, PowerPrecision+ for real-time battery metrics; Standard capacity: 5000 mAh (19.45 Watt hours); Extended capacity: 7240 mAh (28.16 Watt hours); Wireless charge battery: 5000 mAh (19.45 Watt hours); fast charging; Hot Swap capable
Expansion Slot: User accessible MicroSD card supports up to 2 TB
SIM: One physical SIM and Dual eSIM
Network Connections: WLAN Wi-Fi 7, WPAN (Bluetooth 6.0), USB 2.0 (Back I/O—Host Only), USB 3.1 superspeed (Bottom Type C)—Super Speed (Host and Client); WWAN 5G
Notifications: Audible tone; multi-color LEDs; vibration
Keypad: On-screen keypad
Voice and Audio: Stereo speakers; two microphones; audio headset support via USB-C port or Bluetooth wireless headset, BLE Audio 5.3 compatible; VoNR; VoLTE; Cellular Circuit Switch voice; HD voice; VoIP including Fullband (FB) and SWB Audio and PTT support
Buttons: Programmable buttons: dual dedicated scan buttons, dedicated push-to-talk button, volume up/down buttons
Interface Ports: USB Type C (USB 3.1); bottom and back IO (USB 2.0)

Performance Characteristics

CPU: Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-6690 processor; up to 2.9 GHz (SKU specific)
Operating System: Android; for supported Android versions, visit:; www.zebra.com/android-versions
Memory: 8 GB LPDDR5 RAM/128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; 12 GB LPDDR5 RAM/256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
Security: Android Strongbox with Secure Element IC; FIPS 140-3 Validated (ISO 19790) and Common Criteria certified (ISO 15408); Supports Secure Boot and Verified Boot

User Environment

Operating Temp.: -4°F to +122°F (-20°C to +50°C)
Storage Temp.: -40°F to +158°F (-40°C to +70°C)
Humidity: 5%-95% non-condensing
Sealing: IP68 and IP65 per IEC 60529 standard
Tumble Specification: 2000 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) tumbles; 2000 3.3 ft. (1.0 m) tumbles with rugged boot
Drop Specifications: Exceeds MIL-STD-810H:; 6 ft. (1.83 m) to concrete at -4°F to +122°F (-20°C to +50°C); 8 ft. (2.44 m) to concrete @ room temperature; With rugged boot:; 7 ft. (2.13 m) to concrete at -4°F to +122°F (-20°C to +50°C); 9 ft. (2.74 m) to concrete @ room temperature
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD): +/- 15 kV air discharge; +/- 8 kV direct discharge; +/- 8 kV indirect discharge

Interactive Sensor Technology (IST)

Interactive Sensor Technology (IST): Light sensor: automatically adjusts display brightness; Motion sensor: 3-axis gyroscope, 3-axis accelerometer; Magnetometer: eCompass automatically detects direction and orientation; Pressure sensor/barometer: WWAN SKU only; Proximity sensor: Automatically disables the display and touch input when the device is positioned close to the ear

Data Capture

Scanning: SR500 1D/2D Scan Engine; SR560 1D/2D Scan Engine; AC670 Advanced Range Color 1D/2D Scan Engine
Rear Camera: 50 MP auto focus with 0.6 µm pixel: Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF); flash LED generates balanced white light; supports Torch mode + HDR; Optional 50 MP with 1 µm pixel: Quad Phase Detection Auto-focus (QPD AF)
Front Camera: 8 MP; fixed focus
Ultra-wide Angle Rear Camera: 13 MP auto focus; Phase Detection Auto-focus (PDAF); 5cm-infinity
Time of Flight (iToF): Available on select SKUs
NFC: NFC ISO 14443 Type A and B; Mifare, FeliCa and ISO 15693 cards, Mifare Desfire EV1, EV2, EV3, NFC Forum tags 2,3,4,5; EMVCo RR2 Contactless Payment Support; Host Card Emulation, VAS (Value Added Services) and Wallet support, Apple ECP1.0 and ECP2.0, Apple VAS and Google Smart Tap certified, VAS Library/SDK
Integrated RFID: Short range integrated UHF RFID; up to 6.5 ft. (2 m); reads > 200 tags per second; EPC Class 1 Gen2; EPC Gen 2 V2; EU 865-868 MHz and US 902-928 MHz

Wireless PAN

Bluetooth: Configurable Class 1 and 2; Bluetooth V6.0 with 2X2 Tx; Chipset-enabled secondary BLE beaconing support

Wireless LAN

Radio: IEEE 802.11 be/ax/ac/n/a/g/b/mc/az/d/h/i/r/k/u/v/w; Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz), 2x2 MU-MIMO; Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7™; MLO (Simultaneous Transmit and Receive MLMR) in Tri-band and Dual-band modes: 2.4+5+6, 5+5+6, 5+6, 5+5, 2.4+5, 2.4+6;; Dual Band Simultaneous; High Band Simultaneous; IPv4, IPv6; Wi-Fi Aware
Data Rates: 2.4 GHz: 802.11b/g/n/ax/be—20 MHz —up to 344 Mbps; 5 GHz: 802.11a/n/ac/ax/be—20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz, 160 MHz—up to 2882 Mbps; 6 GHz: 802.11ax/be—20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz, 160 MHz, 320 MHz—up to 5764 Mbps
Fast Roam: 802.11r Fast BSS Transition; PMK; Caching; Cisco CCKM; OKC
Operating Channels: Channel 1-13 (2401-2483 MHz): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13;; Channel 36-165 (5150-5850 MHz): 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 144, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165;; Channel 1-233 (5925-7125 MHz);; Channel Bandwidth: 20, 40, 80, 160, 320 MHz; Actual operating channels/frequencies and bandwidths depend on regulatory rules and certification agency.
Security and Encryption: WPA3 Enterprise 192-bit mode, GCMP-256—EAP-TLS; WPA3 Enterprise, AES-CCMP-128, GCMP-256—EAP-TTLS (PAP, MSCHAP, MSCHAPv2), EAP-TLS, PEAPv0-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1-EAP-GTC, EAP-PWD; WPA3 Personal (SAE, SAE-EXT), AES CCMP-128, GCMP-256; WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, TKIP and AES-CCMP-128; WPA/WPA2 Personal (PSK), TKIP and AES-CCMP-128; Enhanced Open (OWE), AES-CCMP-128, GCMP-256; WEP 40 bit and 104 bit; WAN only: EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA, EAP-AKA Prime
Certifications: Wi-Fi Alliance Certifications: Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7; Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 (Wi-Fi 6E); Wi-Fi CERTIFIED ac; Wi-Fi CERTIFIED n; WPA2-Personal; WPA2-Enterprise; WPA3-Personal; WPA3-Enterprise (includes 192-bit mode); Protected Management Frames; Wi-Fi Enhanced Open; WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia); WMM-Power Save; WMM-Admission Control; Voice-Enterprise; Wi-Fi Direct; Wi-Fi Agile Multiband; Wi-Fi QoS Management ; Wi-Fi Optimized Connectivity; Passpoint
Multimedia: Wi-Fi Multimedia™ (WMM) and WMM-PS; TSPEC

Wireless WAN, Data and Voice Communications

GPS (WWAN SKU only): GPS, GLONASS, a-GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, Triple-Band GNSS—concurrent L1/G1/E1/B1; (GPS/QZSS, GLO, GAL, BeiDou) + L5/E5a/BDSB2a (GPS/QZSS, GAL, Beidou)+ l2(GPS+ QZSS L2C), a-GPS; supports XTRA
Radio Frequency Band: Rel-17, Dual SIM/Dual Standby, Gigabit LTE-A, 5G NR Sub-6 (NSA, SA), LTE/ NR Carrier Aggregation (CA), LTE CA-up to 3DLCA, 2ULCA, NR CA: Up to 3DL, 2UL;; Bands: 5G FR1: n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/13/ 14/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/40/41/48/ 53/66/70/71/75/76/77/78/79 4G: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/ 19/20/25/26/28/29 /30/32/34/38/39/ 40/41/42/43/48/53/66/68/70/71/ 106; 3G: B1/2/4/5/6/8/19; 2G (ROW SKU only): 850/900/1800/1900;; 4x4 DL MIMO6: 5G FR1: n1/2/3/7/25/30/38/40/41/48/66/ 70/77/78/79;4G LTE: 1/2/3/4/7/25/ 30/38/40/41/42/43/48/66/70;; Private Cellular: B48/53/106/68

Environmental Compliance

Environmental Compliance: RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU; Amendment 2015/863; REACH SVHC 1907/2006; EPEAT Certified; For a complete list of product and materials compliance, please visit:; www.zebra.com/environment

Warranty

Warranty: Subject to the terms of Zebra’s hardware warranty statement, the TC501 is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 1 (one) year from the date of shipment. For complete warranty statement, please visit:; www.zebra.com/warranty

Recommended Services

Recommended Services: Zebra OneCare™ Essential and Select support services; Zebra Visibility Services—VisibilityIQ™ Foresight; For information on Zebra services, please visit; www.zebra.com/services

Detailed values may cover multiple family members or optional SKUs. Model catalogue values take precedence; confirm part number.

Lifecycle

Sales status: Current catalogue
Announced: 2026-01-12
Replaces: TC52x, TC57x, TC52ax
Status basis: Listed in official model catalogue; regional orderability requires confirmation.

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