Zebra HC25 Healthcare Mobile Computer

The Zebra HC25 is a pocketable healthcare mobile computer designed for clinical and non-clinical healthcare workers who need a disinfectant-ready, enterprise-grade Android device with both Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity. It is part of Zebra’s HC2X / HC5X healthcare mobile computer family, and it is positioned as the Wi-Fi / cellular model for healthcare teams that need reliable communication and application access inside facilities, between locations and in mobile care environments. The HC25 is suitable for hospitals, outpatient facilities, ambulatory centres, nursing and care homes, hospice and palliative care, home healthcare and mobile healthcare workflows. It can support clinical users such as nurses, physicians, clinical support staff, in-home caregivers, therapists, lab and pharmacy technicians, phlebotomists, paramedics and telehealth teams, as well as non-clinical users in facilities management, patient transport, materials management, food services, engineering, security and healthcare supply chain operations. The HC25 is purpose-built for healthcare. Its disinfectant-ready housing uses advanced medical-grade plastics, and the supplied material states that the device supports more than 30 wipes and disinfectants. A specially designed housing and USB-C port plug help reduce crevices where pathogens can accumulate. This makes the HC25 more appropriate for healthcare environments than a standard consumer smartphone. The device is thin, light and easy to carry throughout a shift. It measures 165 mm × 76.3 mm × 12.5 mm and weighs 239 g. The contoured housing and sculpted lower bumpers are designed to reduce pressure points and provide a secure grip for different hand sizes, supporting comfortable all-day use in clinical and operational workflows. The HC25 features a 6.0-inch Full HD+ edge-to-edge colour display with 1080 × 2160 resolution, 450 nits brightness and Corning Gorilla Glass. The larger display area helps workers view healthcare applications, patient-related information, work lists, notifications, images and workflow screens with less scrolling. The multi-mode capacitive touch panel supports bare-finger and light-gloved input, which is important in healthcare environments where gloves are commonly used. The HC25 runs Android and is enhanced with Zebra enterprise capabilities. The supplied material references Secure Boot and Verified Boot, Zebra Zero Touch deployment, LifeGuard for Android security updates and Zebra DNA tools for setup, security, management and optimisation. HC20 / HC25 models include Zebra DNA Professional, while the complete Zebra DNA offering requires a Zebra DNA Enterprise licence. Performance is based on a Qualcomm 5430 hex-core processor running at 2.1 GHz. The HC25 configuration listed in the source uses 6 GB RAM and 64 GB UFS Flash storage. A microSD slot supports expansion up to 2 TB, which can be useful for healthcare apps, local data, images, forms and other workflow content. The HC25’s key difference from the HC20 is cellular connectivity. The HC25 supports WWAN in addition to WLAN, WPAN and USB-C. The supplied material positions the HC25 and HC55 as ready for 5G and Private 5G clinical collaboration workflows, including high-speed private and hybrid 5G systems. The HC25 supports 5G NR Sub-6, LTE / NR carrier aggregation, Gigabit LTE-A, VoLTE and private networking over LTE / 5G. The device supports one Nano SIM and one eSIM, except in China according to the supplied material. Wireless WAN frequency support varies by region, with North America, Rest of World and China / Japan bands listed separately in the source. The HC25 also supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, dual-band GNSS, a-GPS and XTRA, making it suitable for mobile healthcare and field-based workflows where location services are relevant. The HC25 also supports modern wireless LAN connectivity. The technical section lists Wi-Fi standards including IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2×2 MU-MIMO, tri-band operation, dual band simultaneous support, IPv4 and IPv6. The source notes that Wi-Fi 6E is available on the HC20 / HC25 Series with an Enterprise licence upgrade, so Wi-Fi 6E should be presented as licence-dependent rather than a guaranteed base HC25 feature. Wireless security support includes WPA3 Enterprise, WPA3 Personal, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, WPA/WPA2 Personal, Enhanced Open and WEP modes. Fast roaming features include 802.11r Fast BSS Transition, PMK caching, Cisco CCKM and OKC. These features are important in healthcare environments where staff may move between wards, buildings or care areas while maintaining application and communication continuity. The HC25 includes Bluetooth 5.2 with BLE beaconing and USB 3.1 through a bottom USB-C port. The USB-C connection supports SuperSpeed host and client operation. NFC support includes ISO 14443 Type A and B, Mifare, FeliCa, ISO 15693 cards, NFC Forum tags, Host Card Emulation and contactless payment / value-added services capabilities listed in the source. Voice and communication are central to the HC25’s positioning. The device includes built-in microphones with AI noise suppression, stereo recording, dual speakers, vibration alert, Bluetooth wireless headset support and Zebra USB-C PTT headset support. The source also lists HD voice, VoLTE EVS and VoIP with super-wideband audio. These features support clearer communication in noisy healthcare environments such as emergency rooms, corridors and multi-building campuses. With Zebra Workcloud Communication services, the HC25 can support push-to-talk communication and PBX-style mobile handset workflows. Workcloud Communication PTT Express provides simple push-to-talk over Wi-Fi, while PTT Pro supports push-to-talk over Wi-Fi and cellular. Workcloud Communication Enterprise Voice allows supported HC2X / HC5X devices to act as customisable PBX mobile handsets. These services are optional and require the appropriate Zebra Workcloud Communication solution. The HC25 includes a programmable red duress button with emergency dialler capability. This button can be configured to call a specific number or launch an application in emergency or duress situations. The activation sequence is designed to help prevent false alarms. The HC25 includes dual dedicated scan buttons and a programmable button for PTT or other use. Barcode scanning capability depends on region and SKU. The source states that in North America, HC20 / HC25 models do not include the integrated SE4720 scan engine; barcode scanning is available through the rear camera with included decoding software. For Rest of World configurations, the source states that HC20 / HC25 / HC50 / HC55 models include the integrated SE4720 1D / 2D scan engine, while selected HC25 models can be configured without a scan engine. Because of this, integrated scanner availability should always be confirmed by exact SKU and region. Where the SE4720 scan engine is included, it supports 1D / 2D barcode capture with white illumination and a green LED aimer designed to be patient-friendly. The source positions it for scanning patient wristbands, medication vials, supplies, medical equipment, food trays and other healthcare barcodes, including damaged or poorly printed codes. Where the integrated scan engine is not included, occasional barcode capture is supported through the rear camera and included barcode decoding software. The HC25 includes a 16 MP rear camera. This can support healthcare documentation tasks such as capturing wound condition, facility rounds, equipment status, materials, service checks or other authorised clinical and non-clinical workflows. The 5 MP front camera mentioned in the source applies only to HC50 / HC55, not to the HC25, so it should not be listed as an HC25 feature. The HC25 uses a user-removable rechargeable lithium-ion battery with 3800 mAh / 14.63 Wh capacity. It supports PowerPrecision real-time battery metrics and fast charging. The true hot swap feature is listed for HC50 / HC55 only, so it should not be presented as an HC25 feature. The removable battery still provides operational flexibility, especially where spare batteries and charging accessories are used. The HC25 is built for rugged healthcare use. It operates from -10°C to +50°C and can be stored from -40°C to +70°C. Humidity tolerance is 5% to 95% non-condensing. Drop specification is multiple 1.25 m drops to tile over concrete across the operating temperature range according to MIL-STD-810H. Tumble specification is 500 tumbles from 0.5 m. Sealing is listed as IP68 and IP65 with battery according to applicable IEC specifications. ESD protection is listed as ±15 kV air discharge, ±8 kV direct discharge and ±8 kV indirect discharge. The HC25 can be used within Zebra’s broader healthcare mobility ecosystem. Zebra Guardian can help manage device storage, access, tracking and recovery. Guardian Cabinets, Identity Guardian and Device Guardian are positioned to improve accountability, availability and access control. Workstation Connect can turn supported HC2X / HC5X devices into a mobile-driven workstation when used with a Connect Cradle, but the source notes that HC20 / HC25 requires a Zebra DNA Enterprise licence for Workstation Connect support. Recommended services for the HC20 / HC25 family include Zebra OneCare Special Value, Zebra VisibilityIQ Foresight and Professional Services Video on Device. The standard hardware warranty in the supplied material is one year from the date of shipment, subject to Zebra’s warranty terms. Overall, the Zebra HC25 is a healthcare-focused Wi-Fi and cellular Android mobile computer for teams that need reliable connectivity inside and outside the healthcare facility. Its strongest value lies in disinfectant-ready healthcare design, 5G / Private 5G support, enterprise Wi-Fi, compact 6-inch form factor, Android enterprise capabilities, 6 GB RAM / 64 GB storage, removable battery, healthcare-ready voice features, AI noise suppression, red duress button, optional Workcloud communication workflows, NFC, GPS / GNSS and Zebra DNA / Guardian ecosystem support.

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