Handheld announces compact rugged Android handheld with enhanced durability and 5G connectivity

Press release
October 23, 2024

[Lidköping, Sweden, October 23, 2024.] Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today announced the release of the new Nautiz X21, a rugged Android handheld providing improved durability with reliable field performance, 5G and user-friendly features.

The Nautiz X21 is a compact yet powerful rugged handheld designed for demanding industries. With 5G connectivity and a high-performance industrial chipset, it ensures fast data transmission and low latency. Its enhanced design provides durability with IP65 and IP68 ratings, MIL-STD-810H certification, and 1.8-meter drop resistance. With customizable buttons and the MaxGo software suite , the Nautiz X21 offers quick and easy setups and the option to adapt to your needs.

Other key features of the Nautiz X21 rugged handheld:

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 6490 Processor for heavy-duty applications
  • Enhanced durability with bumpers
  • Android 14 GMS and Android Enterprise Recommended
  • Sunlight-readable 6.3-inch display with wet-finger compatibility
  • 5G capabilities, 4G/LTE, Wi-Fi 6E , BT
  • Quick custom setups with MaxGo MDM
  • IP65 and IP68 ratings and MIL-STD-810H for tough environments
  • Hot-swappable 5100mAh battery
  • Built-in 2D imager for scanning capabilities
  • A wide ecosystem of accessories for field professionals
  • Possibility for customized extensions via pogo pins

‘”The Nautiz X21 delivers exceptional performance for our partners and customers working in demanding industries,” says Johan Hed, Chief Product Officer, Handheld Group. “With 5G connectivity and a powerful chipset, we’ve designed a rugged handheld that offers enhanced durability and fast data transmission. Combined with our customization options and the MaxGo MDM system, the Nautiz X21 provides a complete solution to meet the diverse needs of fieldwork professionals.”

About Handheld

Handheld Group is a manufacturer and global supplier of rugged mobile computers, including handhelds, tablets and customized devices. Handheld and its partners worldwide deliver complete mobility solutions to businesses in industries such as geomatics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, utilities, construction, maintenance, mining, military and security. Handheld Group, part of MilDef, is headquartered in Sweden with subsidiaries in the U.K, Germany, Switzerland, and the USA.

About MilDef

MilDef is a global systems integrator and full-spectrum provider specializing in rugged IT for military, government and critical infrastructure sectors. MilDef provides hardware, software and services that shield and protect critical information streams and systems, when and where the stakes are the highest. MilDef’s products are sold to more than 200 customers through companies in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, the United States and Australia, and through partner networks in more than 40 countries. MilDef was founded in 1997 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2021. www.mildef.com

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