Zebra TC53 Terminal (TC5301-0T1K6B1000-A6)

The Zebra TC53 is a 6-inch rugged Android mobile computer from Zebra's TC5x series – built for retail, warehousing, transport & logistics and field service. It pairs a bright 600-nit Full HD+ edge-to-edge touchscreen with an enterprise-grade barcode scanner, a Qualcomm 6490 octa-core processor, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC and IP68/IP65 sealing, plus a PowerPrecision+ battery for full-shift use. This version, TC5301-0T1K6B1000-A6, is the Wi-Fi-only model. Configuration: 8 GB RAM / 128 GB Flash, the SE55 advanced-range imager with IntelliFocus (from in hand to over 12 m away), a standard 4680 mAh battery.

Key Features

• Large 6" Full HD+ display – 1080 × 2160 pixels, 600 nits, edge-to-edge and optically bonded; works when wet, with gloves or with a stylus.
• Enterprise barcode scanning – dual dedicated scan buttons and Zebra's SE55 advanced-range imager with IntelliFocus; split-second capture of damaged, dirty and poorly printed 1D/2D codes.
• Wi-Fi-only model – for stores, warehouses and sites with Wi-Fi coverage, with a 3.5 mm headset jack; choose the TC58 for 5G.
• Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 – 2x2 MU-MIMO on 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz for faster, more reliable connections in busy facilities.
• Blazing performance – 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.
• PowerPrecision+ battery – 4680 mAh standard or 7000 mAh extended with real-time battery health metrics.
• NFC for contactless payments – contactless payment support (ECP), Apple VAS certified and Google Smart Tap ready for loyalty cards, tickets and mobile POS.
• Thinner, yet rugged – IP68/IP65 sealed, multiple 1.5 m drops to tile over concrete (1.8 m to concrete with rugged boot) and 1000 tumbles.
• Clear voice and push-to-talk – three noise-cancelling microphones, dual speakers, a dedicated PTT button and PTT Express over Wi-Fi.
• Zebra Mobility DNA – DataWedge, StageNow, Enterprise Browser, Device Tracker and more; turns into a desktop workstation in a Workstation Connect cradle.

Ideal Applications

• Retail: price and stock checks, mPOS and line busting, click & collect and replenishment
• Warehouse and distribution: picking, receiving, put-away and inventory counts
• Transport and logistics: proof of delivery, proof of condition and parcel tracking
• Field service and asset management: work orders, parts inventory and invoicing
• Manufacturing: work-in-progress tracking and quality checks
• Hospitality and events: ticket scanning, order taking and mobile payment

All TC53/TC58 Versions

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Technical Specifications

The TC53 belongs to Zebra's TC53/TC58 series, the successor to the TC52x/TC57x. Need mobile data on the road? The Zebra TC58 (TC58B1-3T1K6B1080-A6) adds 5G and GPS. Looking for the latest generation? See the Zebra TC53e (TC530E-0T1K6B1000-A6) with the faster Qualcomm 4490 platform, Bluetooth 5.3 and extended Android support. For hospitals and clinics, choose the healthcare version: Zebra HC50 and Zebra HC55. For fast UHF RFID inventory, see the Zebra TC53e-RFID with built-in RFID reader. Need a tougher device for all-day warehouse or field use? Step up to the Zebra TC73. On a tighter budget? The Zebra TC22 is Zebra's more affordable smartphone-style alternative. Compare all models in our Handheld Terminals collection, or contact our team for volume pricing, staging and MDM set-up.