The CipherLab RS36 is a rugged, smartphone-style Android touch computer for retail, logistics and field service – 5.5" HD+ display, enterprise Zebra imager, 16 MP camera, NFC/HF RFID and a hot-swappable battery in an IP65/IP68 housing. This version, AS36E4AF4NSG1, offers: 4G LTE mobile data + GPS, SE5500 advanced-range imager, 4 GB RAM / 64 GB Flash, Android with GMS.
📦 What's in the box – AS36E4AF4NSG1
- ✅ CipherLab RS36 – mobile computer, 4G LTE + GPS, SE5500, 4 GB / 64 GB
- ✅ Battery – standard 4000 mAh Li-ion, user-replaceable
- ✅ Google Mobile Services (GMS) – licensed and preinstalled – Google Play and Google apps ready to use
- ❌ Charger / power supply – NOT included – needed to charge the battery – see the options below
- ❌ USB-C charging cable – NOT included – USB-C to USB-A, for charging and data – see the options below
- ❌ Charging cradle – NOT included
- ❌ Hand strap – NOT included
- ❌ SIM card – NOT included – 2 SIM slots – SIM card / data plan from your mobile operator
⚠️ Please note: no charger, charging cable or cradle is included. To charge the RS36, please order separately: the CipherLab BPOWER0000142 USB power adapter with USB-A to USB-C cable – charges the device directly via its USB-C port; or the CipherLab ARS36CCCNUE01 charging cradle (power adapter included).
💡 Useful extras: the CipherLab XRS3500X01504 hand strap; the CipherLab ARS354SBNNE01 4-slot spare battery charger; the CipherLab ARS365CBNNE01 multi-slot charging cradle for teams; the CipherLab ARS35PSTNNN01 pistol grip for scan-intensive work; the CipherLab PRS3500X01511 protective boot for extra drop protection; the CipherLab ARS35UHFNNEE1 UHF RFID reader for fast inventory counts.
Key Features
- 5.5" HD+ touchscreen – 720 × 1440, 630 cd/m², readable outdoors, Corning Gorilla Glass; works with gloves, wet fingers and a stylus.
- Enterprise barcode scanning – the SE5500 advanced-range imager reads 1D/2D barcodes quickly and reliably, even when damaged or poorly printed.
- 4G LTE and GPS – worldwide LTE bands with VoLTE, dual SIM and GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou for work on the move, plus dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1.
- Enterprise Android – Qualcomm QCM4290 octa-core processor, 2.0 GHz, 4 GB RAM / 64 GB Flash with microSD slot, Android with Google Mobile Services (GMS) and a 16 MP camera with LED flash.
- 4000 mAh battery – 12+ hours of operation per charge; hot-swappable, so you can change it without shutting the device down.
- Rugged and sealed – IP65/IP68, multiple 1.5 m drops to concrete (1.8 m with rubber boot) and 500 tumbles at 0.5 m; operating temperature from −20 °C to 50 °C.
- NFC and RFID – built-in 13.56 MHz HF RFID/NFC (ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693, FeliCa) plus an optional attachable UHF RFID reader for fast inventory counts.
- Pic 'n Fill OCR – reads printed text such as serial numbers and expiry dates with the camera or the scanner and fills it straight into your forms.
- Easy deployment and management – CipherLab ReMoCloud, Reader Configuration, AppLock and terminal emulation; supports SOTI MobiControl, Workspace ONE and Ivanti.
Ideal Applications
- Retail: price checks, stock lookup, replenishment and mobile POS
- Warehousing and logistics: picking, receiving and inventory
- Courier and last-mile delivery with proof of delivery
- Field service and mobile workforce
- Hospitality and events: ticket scanning and order taking
- Asset tracking and access control with NFC/HF RFID
All RS36 Versions
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| Part Number | Connectivity | Scan Engine | In the Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS36E4GF4NSU1 | 4G LTE + GPS | SE4100 | Battery | View product |
| AS36E4RF4NSG1 | 4G LTE + GPS | SE4770 | Battery + hand strap | View product |
| AS36E4AF4NSG1 (this version) | 4G LTE + GPS | SE5500 | Battery | Viewing |
| AS36E4AF4EUG1 | 4G LTE + GPS | SE5500 | Battery + USB charger (EU) | View product |
| AS3664RF4NSG1 | Wi-Fi only (Wi-Fi 6) | SE4770 | Battery | View product |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | AS36E4AF4NSG1 |
|---|---|
| Model | CipherLab RS36 – 4G LTE model of the RS36 touch series |
| Operating System | Android 12 or Android 14 with Google Mobile Services (GMS) depending on production build; upgradable to Android 14 / 16; Android Enterprise Recommended |
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM4290 octa-core, 2.0 GHz |
| Memory (RAM / Flash) | 4 GB LPDDR4X RAM / 64 GB UFS Flash |
| Expansion | microSD slot – SDHC up to 32 GB, SDXC up to 2 TB |
| Display | 5.5" HD+ (720 × 1440) IPS, 630 nits, optically bonded, Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Touch Panel | Capacitive multi-touch – bare finger, gloves, wet fingers and stylus; water rejection |
| Buttons | 1 programmable key, volume up/down, left/right scan triggers, power key |
| Scan Engine | Zebra SE5500 1D/2D imager (advanced range) – reads up to approx. 12 m depending on code size |
| Rear Camera | 16 MP PDAF auto-focus with LED flash |
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 – IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band, fast roaming 802.11r/k/v |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 dual mode, Class II |
| NFC | 13.56 MHz HF RFID/NFC – ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693, FeliCa; peer-to-peer, card reader and card emulation |
| Mobile Data (WWAN) | 4G LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/19/20/25/26/28/66, TDD B38/39/40/41; UMTS/HSPA+ B1/2/4/5/6/8; GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900; VoLTE |
| SIM | 2 × Nano SIM, or 1 × Nano SIM + 1 × eSIM (optional) |
| GPS/GNSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Voice & Audio | Speaker 80 dB at 40 cm, microphones with echo and noise cancellation; VoLTE |
| Ports | USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1, OTG), 6-pin I/O connector |
| Sensors | Light, proximity, accelerometer, e-compass, gyroscope |
| Battery | 4000 mAh / 3.85 V Li-ion, hot-swappable; optional 6000 mAh extended battery |
| Battery Life | 12+ hours (standard battery); 18+ hours with the extended battery |
| Charging | Via USB-C (USB power adapter + cable) or a charging cradle – not included |
| Form Factor | Smartphone-style rugged touch computer |
| Dimensions | 165 × 76.8 × 17.9 mm |
| Weight | 288 g (with battery) |
| Drop Spec | Multiple 1.5 m drops to concrete (6 per side); 1.8 m with rubber boot |
| Tumble Spec | 500 tumbles at 0.5 m |
| Sealing | IP65 and IP68 |
| Operating Temperature | −20 °C to 50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −30 °C to 70 °C (without battery) |
| Humidity | 10–90% operating, non-condensing |
| RFID | Optional UHF RFID reader attachment ARS35UHFNNEE1 (EU 865–868 MHz) – over 900 tags/s (with standard battery) |
| Software & Management | ReMoCloud, EnDeCloud, Reader Configuration, AppLock, terminal emulation; SOTI MobiControl, Workspace ONE, Ivanti Velocity |
| Warranty | 12 months (CipherLab 1-year standard warranty) |
| In the Box | CipherLab RS36 mobile computer (AS36E4AF4NSG1), 4000 mAh Li-ion battery, Google Mobile Services (GMS) licence preinstalled – charger/power supply, USB-C cable, charging cradle, hand strap and SIM card NOT included (order separately) |
The RS36 is the successor to the RS35 and shares its compact form factor. Working on-site only? The CipherLab RS36 (AS3664RF4NSG1) is the more affordable Wi-Fi-only sister model. Need a more affordable option? The predecessor, the CipherLab RS35, is also available. Need 5G and a larger 6" display? See the CipherLab RS38. Compare all models in our Handheld Terminals collection, or contact our team for volume pricing, staging and MDM set-up.
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