A 5G handheld built to scan all shift and stay serviceable
A 6-inch 1440 x 720 display, a 5000mAh removable battery, and a body rated for 1.5m / 4.92ft. drops to concrete.
The MC51 runs a Qualcomm octa-core 2.4GHz platform with Wi-Fi 6E and 5G, so scanning, lookups and voice all run on one device through a full shift. Two configurations share that platform: the MC51 handles barcode-driven picking, receiving and store work, while the MC51 UHF adds an integrated RFID reader for stock counts and asset checks. Data capture uses Zebra scan engines, the SE4710, SE55 or CM60, chosen when the order is placed, and the touch panel is Corning Gorilla Glass. It ships on Android 14 with a CedaGlo SDK for Java and Android Studio, and the battery hot-swaps so the device does not leave the floor to charge.
- Zebra SE47102D engine option
- Zebra SE552D engine option
- Zebra CM602D engine option
- Qualcomm octa-core2.4GHz, UFS storage
- Android 14Java, Android Studio
- 802.11ax-6E2x2 MIMO, tri-band
- 5G NREurope, Asia, America bands
- Bluetooth 5.2Headsets, printers, cradles
- GPS, GLONASSBeiDou and Galileo as well
- ISO14443A/BISO15693, 13.56 MHz
- Gorilla GlassGloves and wet hands
- WPA3 Enterprise802.11r and OKC roaming
Overview
The MC51 is a rugged 6-inch handheld for teams that scan, look things up and talk to colleagues on the same device all day. A Qualcomm octa-core 2.4GHz processor with UFS storage in 4GB + 64GB or 8GB + 256GB keeps warehouse and retail applications responsive, and the 1440 x 720 display stays usable with gloves on or wet hands.
What separates it from a phone in a rugged case is that both the data capture and the battery are choices you can service. The scan engine is an order-time decision between three Zebra engines, the UHF configuration puts an RFID reader in the same body, and the 5000mAh main battery comes out in seconds with a hot-swap backup holding the session.
Everything on this page comes from the MC51 configuration sheet: Zebra SE4710, SE55 or CM60 engines, a Qualcomm platform, a Corning Gorilla Glass panel, and Android 14 with a CedaGlo SDK for Java and Android Studio. Names and part numbers are printed here so you can check them against the component makers rather than take our word for it. Explore the full range of rugged mobile computers.
Key Features
Platform and connectivity
- Qualcomm octa-core, 2.4GHz
- UFS 4GB + 64GB or 8GB + 256GB
- Wi-Fi 6E, 2x2 MIMO, tri-band
- 5G NR with Vo-LTE video calling
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Uptime and durability
- IP67 per IEC sealing specifications
- 1.5m / 4.92ft. drops to concrete
- 1000 x 0.5m / 1.64ft. tumbles
- Operating -20°C to +50°C
- 5000mAh battery, hot-swap backup
Data capture and form factor
- Zebra SE4710, SE55 or CM60
- NFC 13.56 MHz, 2-4 cm range
- 16MP rear camera, autofocus
- 6-inch 1440 x 720, 18:9
- 161.0 x 77.8 x 15.5mm, 297g
Features & Functions at a Glance
Choose Your Configuration
| Feature | MC51 | MC51 UHF |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Barcode-driven picking, receiving and store operations | The same barcode work, plus integrated UHF RFID |
| Shared hardware | Identical in both configurations | |
| Display | 6-inch high definition display (18:9), 1440 x 720 | |
| Touch panel | Corning Gorilla Glass, multi-touch panel, gloves and wet hands supported | |
| Battery | 5000mAh removable main battery, support QC3.0 and RTC; Hot swap battery backup | |
| Keypad | Power key, 2 scan keys, volume (+/-) keys, 1 multifunctional key | |
| Interfaces | USB Type-C, USB 3.1, OTG | |
| Card slot | 1 for SIM card, 1 for SIM or TF card, Supports eSIM (optional) | |
| Camera | 16MP rear autofocus with flash; 5MP front | |
| Sealing and drop | IP67 per IEC sealing specifications; 1.5m / 4.92ft. drops to the concrete | |
| Data capture | The row below is the only difference between the two | |
| 2D scanning * | Zebra: SE4710; SE55; CM60 | |
| NFC | 13.56 MHz, ISO14443A/B, ISO15693, NFC-IP1, NFC-IP2; 2-4 cm | |
| UHF RFID | — | Integrated; see the MC51 UHF datasheet |
| Platform | Common to both configurations | |
| Operating system | Android 14 | |
| CPU | Qualcomm Octa-core, 2.4GHz | |
| RAM + ROM | UFS: 4GB + 64GB / 8GB + 256GB (optional) | |
| Expansion | Supports up to 256GB TF card | |
| WLAN | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax-6E, 2.4G/5G tri-band, 2*2 MIMO antennas | |
| WWAN | 5G, 4G, 3G and 2G; Europe and Asia or America band sets | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| GNSS | GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, internal antenna | |
Accessory compatibility — both configurations take the pistol grip, and the MC51 also pairs with the snap-on UHF reader and grip when RFID is only needed on some shifts. USB cable, adapter, charging cradle and rugged rubber boot are listed as optional accessories for both. * 2D scanning is an optional function on both configurations; dimensions and weight quoted on this page are for the MC51, so ask for the MC51 UHF datasheet before specifying holsters or cradle installations.
Both configurations are shown above. Every value in this table matches the full Specifications section below.
A Closer Look at the Hardware
Battery and NFC on the back. The 5000mAh main battery is removable, and the NFC antenna area sits above it, reading at 13.56 MHz over a 2-4 cm range.
A scan key on each side. The keypad is a power key, 2 scan keys, volume (+/-) keys and 1 multifunctional key, so left- and right-handed users both reach a trigger.
A 6-inch screen, one hand. The body is 161.0 x 77.8 x 15.5mm / 6.34 x 3.06 x 0.61 in. and 297g / 10.48oz. with the battery in place.
Specifications
Physical Characteristics
- Dimensions
- 161.0 x 77.8 x 15.5mm / 6.34 x 3.06 x 0.61 in.
- Weight
- 297g / 10.48oz. (device with battery)
- Display
- 6-inch high definition display (18:9), 1440 x 720
- Battery
- 5000mAh removable main battery, support QC3.0 and RTC; Support Battery Management System; Hot swap battery backup
- Touch Panel
- Corning Gorilla Glass, multi-touch panel, gloves and wet hands supported
- Notification
- Sound, LED indicator, vibrator
- Interfaces
- USB Type-C, USB 3.1, OTG
- Card slot
- 1 for SIM card, 1 for SIM or TF card, Supports eSIM (optional)
- Audio
- 2 microphones, 1 for noise cancellation; 1 speaker; 1 receiver
- Keypad
- Power key, 2 scan keys, volume (+/-) keys, 1 multifunctional key
- Sensors
- G_sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, geomagnetic sensor, gyroscope
Communication
- WLAN
- Support 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax-6E, 2.4G/5G tri-band, IPV4, IPV6; 2*2 MIMO antennas
Fast roaming: PMKID caching, 802.11r, OKC
Operating Channels: 2.4G (channel 1~13), 5G (channel 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), Depends on local regulations
Security and Encryption: WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK(TKIP and AES), WAPI-PSK—EAP-TTLS, EAP-TLS, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPLTS, PEAP-GTC, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Enhanced Open, WPA3 Easy Connect, WPA3-Personal, etc - WWAN (Europe, Asia)
- 2G: GSM / EDGE / GPRS (850/900/1800)
3G: WCDMA (B1/B5/B8)
4G: FDD-LTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28A/B28B)
TDD-LTE (B34/B38/B39/B40/B41)
5G: N1/N3/N5/N7/N8/N20/N28/N38/N40/N41/N77/N78/N79 - WWAN (America)
- 2G: GSM/EDGE/GPRS(850/1900)
3G: WCDMA(B2/B4/B5)
4G: FDD-LTE B2/B4/B5/B7/B12/B13/B25/B26/B28;
TDD-LTE B38/B41;
5G: N2/N3/N5/N7/N12/N13/N25/N26/N28/N38/N41/N77/N78 - Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Vo-LTE
- Support Vo-LTE HD video voice call
- GNSS
- GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, internal antenna
Developing Environment
- Operating System
- Android 14
- SDK
- CedaGlo Software Development Kit
- Language
- Java
- Tool
- Eclipse / Android Studio
Performance
- CPU
- Qualcomm Octa-core, 2.4GHz
- RAM+ROM
- UFS: 4GB + 64GB / 8GB + 256GB (optional)
- Expansion
- Supports up to 256GB TF card (Supports Extreme Micro SD Card 512GB)
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% RH - 95% RH non condensing
- Drop Specification
- Multiple 1.5m / 4.92ft. drops to the concrete across the operating temperature range
- Tumble Specification
- 1000 x 0.5m / 1.64ft. falls at room temperature
- Sealing
- IP67 per IEC sealing specifications
- ESD
- ±15 KV air discharge, ±8 KV conductive discharge
Barcode Scanning
- 2D Scanner
- Zebra: SE4710; SE55; CM60
- 1D Symbologies
- UPC/EAN, Code128, Code39, Code93, Code11, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar, MSI, RSS, etc.
- 2D Symbologies
- PDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite, RSS, TLC-39, Datamatrix, QR code, Micro QR code, Aztec, MaxiCode; Postal Codes: US PostNet, US Planet, UK Postal, Australian Postal, Japan Postal, Dutch Postal (KIX),etc.
* This function is optional
UHF RFID
* For detailed specification, please check the MC51 UHF datasheet
Camera
- Front Camera
- 5MP
- Rear Camera
- 16MP Autofocus with flash
NFC
- Frequency
- 13.56 MHz
- Protocol
- ISO14443A/B, ISO15693, NFC-IP1, NFC-IP2, etc.
- Chips
- M1 card (S50, S70), CPU card, NFC tags, etc.
- Range
- 2-4 cm
Optional Accessories
- Accessories
- USB Cable, Adapter, Charging Cradle, Rugged Rubber Boot, etc.
* See details in accessory guide
Every row above is transcribed from the MC51 configuration sheet. Items not listed there are not offered on this page.
Where the MC51 Earns Its Place
Store floor and back room
- One hand holds the garment, the other scans and books it in
- Gloves and wet hands still register on the touch panel
- Voice over 5G means no second device for a stock query
The result: Price checks and replenishment happen in the aisle, not at a terminal.
Racking and stock counts
- The pistol grip keeps the wrist neutral for overhead labels
- A hot-swap battery change keeps a count going across shifts
- Fast roaming holds the session as the picker walks between aisles
The result: A full cycle count finishes without anyone returning to a charging bay.
Sortation and dispatch
- Scan keys on both sides suit left- and right-handed sorters
- IP67 sealing covers dusty docks and wet weather at the door
- A 1.5m drop to concrete is a dropped device, not a dead one
The result: Parcels keep moving when a device hits the floor mid-shift.
Line side and traceability
- The chosen scan engine is matched to the code size on the part
- A 6-inch display shows the work order without scrolling
- A 16MP autofocus camera records damage or wrong parts on the spot
The result: Traceability data is captured at the station where the part is handled.
Why Buy the MC51 From CedaGlo
Components you can verify
We print the part numbers rather than adjectives. The scan engines are Zebra SE4710, SE55 and CM60, the platform is a Qualcomm octa-core, and the panel is Corning Gorilla Glass. Check each one with its maker before you order.
Built to your order
Scan engine, memory, band set and the UHF option are decided when the order is placed, not chosen from a shelf. Tell us the codes you read and the sites you cover, and we quote the configuration that matches rather than the nearest stocked one.
Try before you commit
Ask for an evaluation unit and run it on your own floor, against your own labels and your own network. Rugged handhelds are judged by a full shift of real work, so we would rather you test one than read a page about it.
Serviceable for the long run
Batteries, boots and cradles are ordinary line items here, and the main battery comes out on the floor without tools. Spare part terms, warranty length and the return process are confirmed in writing with your order.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far can the MC51 scan a barcode?
The configuration sheet lists three Zebra 2D engines for the MC51, the SE4710, the SE55 and the CM60, and scanning itself is an optional function chosen at order time. Read range depends on the engine, the symbol size and the print quality, so we quote it from the engine maker's own datasheet for your label rather than publishing one number here. Tell us the smallest code you read and the distance you need, and we will name the engine that fits.
Which of the two configurations should I order?
Order the MC51 if the work is barcode-driven: picking, receiving, price checks and dispatch. Order the MC51 UHF if you also need to read RFID tags, for example cycle counts or asset audits. Both share the same display, battery, keypad, platform and sealing, so the decision comes down to RFID alone. If RFID is needed on some shifts but not all, the snap-on UHF reader with the pistol grip is the alternative to a built-in reader.
What components are inside it?
The processor is a Qualcomm octa-core at 2.4GHz with UFS storage in 4GB plus 64GB or 8GB plus 256GB. The 2D scan engine is a Zebra SE4710, SE55 or CM60. The touch panel is Corning Gorilla Glass. Wireless is 802.11ax-6E with 2x2 MIMO antennas plus Bluetooth 5.2, and positioning uses GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo. Every one of these names can be checked with the component maker rather than with us.
How long will the MC51 be available and supported?
Supply length, spare part availability and warranty terms are confirmed in writing with your order rather than promised on a web page, because commitments like these belong in your contract. The shipping platform is Android 14, and the CedaGlo Software Development Kit for Java and Android Studio is what your developers build against. Ask for the current terms and we will put them on the quotation.
How rugged is it?
The configuration sheet lists IP67 sealing per IEC specifications, multiple 1.5m or 4.92ft. drops to concrete across the operating temperature range, and 1000 tumbles from 0.5m or 1.64ft. at room temperature. The operating range is minus 20 to plus 50 degrees Celsius, with humidity from 5 to 95 percent RH non-condensing. Those figures hold under the conditions stated on the sheet and are not open-ended guarantees.
How is it serviced day to day?
The 5000mAh main battery is removable and a hot-swap backup holds the session while it is changed, so a dead battery means a swap on the floor instead of a trip to a locker. USB cable, adapter, charging cradle and a rugged rubber boot are listed as optional accessories. Return handling, spare part lead times and warranty length are confirmed in writing with your order.
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View DetailsSee it work a full shift before you commit
Ask for an evaluation unit with the scan engine you actually need, and put it through your own labels, your own network and a full shift of real work. When it holds up, send us your sites and band requirements and we will quote the configuration to match.