Description
The Chainway MC80 is a new kind of RFID handheld. Instead of a separate RFID module bolted onto a smartphone-style device, its UHF RFID capability is built into the Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-6690 platform itself. The result is a reader that stays as slim as a mobile computer, at 15.5 mm thick and 283 g, while still delivering high-performance tag reading with an Impinj Gen2X-compatible RFID stack.
It is also one of the first RFID readers to ship with Android 16 and Google AER certification, with an upgrade path planned to Android 20.
Built for RFID and barcode workflows
Use the MC80 for stock counts, receiving, asset audits and returns, then switch to barcode scanning with Zebra SE4710, SE4720, SE4770 or SE55 long-range engines, or the CM60 engine. NFC with SoftPOS support, a 50 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera cover proof of delivery and payments.
Next-generation connectivity and AI
Wi-Fi 7 with 2×2 MIMO, global 5G, Bluetooth 6.0 and optional UWB for precise indoor positioning keep data flowing. An octa-core processor up to 2.9 GHz and an NPU of up to 6 TOPS run on-device AI apps without relying on the cloud.
Rugged for full shifts
A 5,000 mAh hot-swap battery (8,000 mAh optional) supports QC4.0 and PD3.0 fast charging. The MC80 survives 1.8 m drops without a case, 2.0 m with a rubber boot, 2,000 tumbles and optional IP65/IP67 sealing.
Key features
- Chip-level UHF RFID on Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-6690
- Android 16, Google AER certified, upgradeable to Android 20
- 6″ HD+ display (FHD+ optional), Gorilla Glass, glove and wet-hand touch
- Optional Zebra SE55 long-range or SE4710/SE4720/SE4770 scan engines
- 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, optional UWB
- Up to 6 TOPS on-device AI, octa-core up to 2.9 GHz
- 5,000 mAh hot-swap battery, 8,000 mAh optional
- 1.8 m drops, 2,000 tumbles, optional IP65/IP67
Technical specifications
| Platform | Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-6690, octa-core 2.0 GHz (up to 2.9 GHz optional) |
|---|---|
| AI performance | 2 TOPS (up to 6 TOPS optional) |
| Operating system | Android 16, upgradeable to Android 20; Google AER |
| Memory | 4 GB + 64 GB up to 16 GB + 256 GB UFS; TF card up to 2 TB |
| Display | 6″ 720 × 1440 HD+ (1080 × 2160 FHD+ optional), Corning Gorilla Glass |
| RFID | Built-in UHF RFID integrated into the chipset platform, Impinj Gen2X |
| Barcode | Zebra SE4710 / SE4720 / SE4770 / SE55 or CM60 2D engines |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2×2 MIMO, 5G, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC 13.56 MHz, GNSS, optional UWB |
| Cameras | 50 MP rear with PDAF/HDR and flash · 8 MP front |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh (8,000 mAh optional), hot-swap, QC4.0/PD3.0 fast charge |
| Dimensions / weight | 165 × 76.8 × 15.5 mm · 283 g with battery |
| Ruggedness | 1.8 m drop (2.0 m with boot), 2,000 × 0.5 m tumbles, optional IP65/IP67 |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to 50°C |
What’s in the box
MC80 handheld with battery, USB Type-C cable and adapter (configuration dependent). Cradles, rubber boots and pistol grips are sold separately; please confirm with our team.
Ideal for
Retail stock counts and RFID-based replenishment, warehouse receiving and picking, asset management and audits, healthcare inventory, and logistics proof of delivery.
Why buy the MC80 from Technowave
Technowave has supplied and supported Auto-ID and RFID technology across the UAE and GCC for more than 27 years. We help you choose the right configuration, set up and integrate the device with your ERP, WMS or POS, train your team and support it after go-live, including RFID tag selection, reader configuration and middleware integration. Protect your investment with our annual maintenance contract (AMC), or contact our team for a project quote and volume pricing.
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