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Zebra TC78: CBRS-Capable 5G Ultra-Rugged Touch Computer

Sold by Waveform. Device from Zebra Technologies; details below are as stated by the seller.

Reviewed Sep 30, 20265 sourced factsSold by Waveform · affiliated company
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Details

Exact model
TC78
Category
Device
Bands
CBRS 3.55–3.703.43.63.8GHzCBRS Band 48; Sub-6 GHz 5G
Availability
Order online · Ships in 1–2 weeksOrder from Waveform
Documented uses
Remote and utility sites
Not stated by sources
Technology / network scope · Environment

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Overview

The TC78 is the cellular model of Zebra's TC73/TC78 ultra-rugged all-touch Android mobile computer; the TC73 is Wi-Fi only.[1] Zebra says CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) private LTE support is available on the TC78 only and in the US only, alongside public 5G and Wi-Fi 6E.[1] It targets parcel and direct-store delivery, field operations, warehousing, manufacturing, government and retail distribution, and Zebra promises five years of product availability with ten years of service and support.[1] Zebra lists it as the replacement for the TC77.[2]

Specifications

Cellular

5G NR bands (North America)
FR1 n2, n5, n7, n12, n13, n14, n25, n26, n29, n38, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78.[1]
LTE bands (North America)
B2, B4, B5, B7, B12, B13, B14, B17, B25, B26, B29, B38, B41, B48, B66, B71; 3G B2/4/5; 2G 850/1900. Separate rest-of-world and China/Japan band sets exist.[1]
5G modes (SA/NSA)
Not publicly stated on Zebra's TC73/TC78 spec sheet.
Private network support
Zebra states the TC78 supports private LTE/5G networking.[1]
SIM
One nano SIM and one eSIM.[1]
Voice
Cellular circuit-switched voice, HD voice, VoLTE with EVS, and VoIP; dedicated push-to-talk button.[1]

Platform

Operating system
Android. As of October 2026 Zebra lists Android 11, 13, 14 and 15 as available for the TC78 and Android 16 as the final supported version.[3]
Processor
Qualcomm 6490 octa-core, 2.7 GHz.[1]
Memory and storage
4 GB RAM/64 GB UFS flash or 8 GB RAM/128 GB UFS flash; microSD up to 2 TB.[1]
Security
Secure Boot and Verified Boot; FIPS 140-2 cryptography on select configurations by custom SKU request.[1]

Display and data capture

Display
6.0 in. Full HD+ (1080 x 2160), optically bonded, Corning Gorilla Glass; capacitive touch for bare or gloved fingers or a conductive stylus, with water-droplet rejection.[1]
Scanning
SE55 advanced-range 1D/2D engine or SE4770 1D/2D engine.[1]
Cameras
8 MP front; 16 MP autofocus rear; optical image stabilization and time-of-flight sensor on premium SKUs only.[1]

Durability

Sealing
IP65 and IP68 with battery installed.[1]
Drop
Multiple 10 ft (3.05 m) drops to concrete at room temperature and 8 ft (2.4 m) across -20 °C to 50 °C, per MIL-STD-810H.[1]
Tumble
2,000 tumbles at 1.0 m.[1]
Operating temperature
-20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F).[1]

Battery

Battery
4,680 mAh (18.01 Wh) standard or 7,000 mAh (26.95 Wh) extended; BLE-beacon and Qi wireless-charging 4,680 mAh options; warm swap on standard SKUs, hot swap on premium SKUs.[1]

Connectivity and interfaces

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MU-MIMO.[1]
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2, Class 2.[1]
GNSS
Dual-band GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS (L1 + L5) with a-GPS.[1]
Ports and NFC
USB-C (USB 3.0, host and client) and a host-only USB 2.0 back I/O for trigger handles; NFC with contactless payment and wallet support.[1]

Physical, certifications and warranty

Size and weight
176.8 x 85.8 x 28.4 mm; 349 g with standard battery.[1]
Certifications and warranty
TAA compliant; Google ARCore certification; one-year hardware warranty.[1]

What’s included

  • Mobile computer, quick start guide and regulatory guide (Zebra's in-the-box listing).[2]
  • Waveform, operated by the team behind Private5G.com, says its CBRS/5G kit includes the TC78, a battery, a USB-C cable and user documentation, with Android 13 preinstalled.[4]

Public pricing

  • Waveform, operated by the team behind Private5G.com, lists a CBRS/5G configuration (SKU TC78A1-3T1J4B1A10-FT) at $4,750.00 as of October 1, 2026.[4]

Documents

Vendor

Sources

Researched Oct 1, 2026. Manufacturer and vendor statements are their claims, not independent tests.

  1. TC73/TC78 Mobile Computers Specification Sheet — Zebra Technologies, Mar 13, 2025. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  2. TC78 — Zebra Technologies. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  3. Zebra Enterprise Mobile Computers: Supported Android Versions — Zebra Technologies. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  4. Zebra TC78: CBRS-Capable 5G Ultra-Rugged Touch Computer — Waveform (operated by the team behind Private5G.com). Accessed Oct 1, 2026.

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Source details (5)
SOURCEExact model

TC78

Waveform ↗Retailer listingLocation in source: Product title (H1)Checked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated

SOURCEBands

CBRS Band 48; Sub-6 GHz 5G

Waveform ↗Retailer listingLocation in source: Key FeaturesChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated

SOURCEAvailability

orderable online; ship time 1-2 weeks

Waveform ↗Retailer listingLocation in source: Purchase boxChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated

SOURCEDocumented Use

remote and utility sites

Waveform ↗Retailer listingLocation in source: DescriptionChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated

SOURCEProduct category

Device

Waveform ↗Private5G.com classificationLocation in source: Product page overviewChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated