Product Model: HC25
Brand: Zebra
Category: Barcode Scanner
The HC25 ensures seamless connectivity for healthcare workers, whether in hospitals, travelling to patient homes, or moving between medical facilities. Equipped for current and future communication needs, it offers 5G backup for uninterrupted coverage and enhances clinical collaboration with high-speed private and hybrid 5G systems. Designed for healthcare, the HC25 withstands frequent disinfecting, includes an emergency button for rapid assistance, and supports graphics-intensive applications.
Key Features
| Feature Category | Key Feature |
|---|---|
| Design & Durability | Disinfectant-ready housing designed to withstand rigorous cleaning protocols with a wide range of chemicals. |
| Lightweight and compact design, weighing just 8.4 oz./239 g. | |
| IP65 and IP68 sealed for dust and water resistance. | |
| Rugged build, rated for multiple 4 ft (1.25m) drops to tile over concrete per MIL-STD 810H standards. | |
| Display | 6-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2160) color display with 450 NITS brightness. |
| Corning® Gorilla® Glass for screen protection. | |
| Multi-mode capacitive touch usable with bare or light-gloved fingertips. | |
| Performance | Qualcomm® 5430 hex-core, 2.1 GHz processor for reliable application performance. |
| 6 GB RAM and 64 GB flash memory, expandable up to 2 TB via MicroSD slot. | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 (and optional 6E) and 5G cellular connectivity for fast, reliable data transfer. |
| Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB-C, GPS, and eSIM support. | |
| Data Capture | Optional SE4720 1D/2D barcode scan engine with green aimer (on select models). |
| 16 MP high-resolution rear-facing camera for documentation and occasional barcode scanning. | |
| Battery & Power | User-removable 3800 mAh Li-Ion rechargeable battery. |
| PowerPrecision technology provides real-time battery metrics for proactive management. | |
| Audio & Special Features | Advanced AI Noise Cancellation for clear communication in noisy environments. |
| Dedicated, programmable emergency alert button for rapid staff assistance. | |
| Pre-loaded with Zebra DNA Professional software and GMS (Google Mobile Services). | |
| Operating system is upgradeable to Android 16. |
Physical Characteristics
| Dimensions | 6.5 in L x 3.0 in W x 0.49 in D (165mm L x 76.3mm W x 12.5m D) |
| Weight | HC20/HC25: 8.4 oz (239g) HC50/HC55: 8.5 oz (242g) |
| Display | 6.0 in. color Full High Definition+ (1080 x 2160), 450 NITS; Corning® Gorilla® Glass |
| Imager Window | Corning® Gorilla® Glass |
| Touch Panel | Multi mode capacitive touch with bare or light gloved fingertip input |
| Backlight | LED backlit |
| Power | User removable; rechargeable Li-Ion; 3800mAh/14.63Wh; standard capacity with BT BLE; PowerPrecision for real-time battery metrics; fast charge; true hot swap (HC50/HC55) |
| Expansion Slot | Supports up to 2TB MicroSD |
| SIM | HC25/HC55: 1 Nano SIM and 1 eSIM (except China) |
| Network Connections | WWAN (HC25/HC55), WLAN, WPAN, USB 3.1 (Bottom Type C) - Super Speed (host and client) |
| Notifications | Audible tone; multi-color LEDs; vibration |
| Keypad | On-screen keypad |
| Voice and Audio | Built-in microphones for AI noise suppression and stereo record; vibrate alert; Dual speakers for loudness; Bluetooth wireless headset support; PTT headset (Zebra USB-C) support; High quality stereophonic speaker phone; Cellular Circuit Switch voice; HD voice; VoLTE EVS; VoIP incl. SWB Audio |
| Buttons | Dual dedicated scan buttons; programmable button for PTT or other use; volume up/down |
| Safety/Alert | Red Duress Button with emergency dialer feature |
Performance Characteristics
| CPU | Qualcomm® 5430 hex-core, 2.1 GHz |
| Operating System | Android; for supported Android versions, visit: www.zebra.com/android-versions |
| Memory | HC20/HC25: 6 GB RAM/64 GB UFS Flash HC50/HC55: 8 GB RAM/128 GB UFS Flash |
| Security | Product supports Secure Boot and Verified Boot |
User Environment
| Operating Temperature | +14F to +122F (-10C to +50C) |
| Storage Temperature | -40F to +158F (-40C to +70C) |
| Humidity | 5%-95% non-condensing |
| Drop Specification | Multiple 4 ft (1.25m) drops to tile over concrete across temperature (+14F to +122F/-10C to +50C) per MIL-STD 810H |
| Tumble Specification | 500 tumbles, 1.6 ft (0.5m) |
| Sealing | IP68 and IP65, with battery per applicable IEC sealing specifications |
| Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) | +/- 15 kV air discharge; +/- 8 kV direct discharge; +/- 8 kV indirect discharge |
Interactive Sensor Technology (IST)
| Light sensor, magnetometer, motion sensor with gyro, pressure sensor (select SKUs only) and proximity sensor |
Data Capture
| Camera | Rear: 16 MP; HC50/HC55 only: Front 5 MP |
| Scanning | SE4720 1D/2D Scan Engine with White Illumination/Green Aimer3 Occasional barcode scanning available via camera; barcode decoding software included4 |
| NFC | NFC ISO 14443 Type A and B; Mifare, FeliCa and ISO 15693 cards, NFC Forum tags 2,3,4,5; Host Card Emulation, Contactless Payment Support – Front Tap NFC for optimized contactless payment, VAS (Value Added Services) and Wallet support, Apple ECP1.0 and ECP2.0, Apple VAS and Google Smart Tap certified, VAS Library/SDK |
Voice
| VOIP Communications | Workcloud Communication PTT Express simple push-to-talk calls over Wi-Fi (optional). Workcloud Communication PTT Pro enables instant push-to-talk calls over Wi-Fi and cellular (optional). Workcloud Communication Enterprise Voice allows HC2X/HC5X devices to double as fully-featured and customizable PBX mobile handsets (optional). |
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