Not every scanning workflow needs the full capability of an enterprise-grade mobile computer. For smaller warehouse operations, stockrooms, retail backrooms, and field data collection tasks where the work is straightforward — scan a barcode, confirm a quantity, capture a photo, read an NFC tag — the Newland N5S Minke provides genuine ruggedness and reliable scanning at an entry-level price point that larger devices cannot match.
The compact 4-inch form factor and 330-gram weight make it lighter and less bulky than full-sized rugged handhelds, which matters for workers who carry the device throughout a shift without a holster. Despite the compact size, the 28-key physical keypad is present for applications that rely on button-based navigation, and the IP65 sealing and 1.5-metre drop rating put it well beyond the durability of any consumer smartphone. The 4000 mAh battery delivers up to 11 hours of continuous scanning — among the strongest endurance figures in its class — and the combination of NFC, GPS, and an 8-megapixel camera covers data capture needs that go beyond barcode scanning. Android 9 provides a stable platform for dedicated scanning applications in environments where a full enterprise MDM deployment is not required.
Available as brand-new, factory-sealed units through the Official Newland AIDC EMEA Outlet. For operations already running the N5S Minke on Android 9, these units extend the fleet directly without any application changes. A 1-year manufacturer warranty is provided directly by Newland AIDC EMEA.
Properties
The warranty period when buying from this Offcial Outlet, which is guaranteed and supported by Newland AIDC EMEA (the Manufacturer) is stated on the 'Properties' tab.
Warranty Exclusions
The Newland AIDC EMEA Warranty applies to sales within Europe, Middle East and Africa and shall not apply to:
- Any product which has been modified, or repaired by any other than Newland service or its authorised representatives;
- Defects or damages caused by any third parties;
- Any claimed defect, failure or damage which Newland determines was caused by faulty operations, improper use;
- Any defect or damage caused by natural or man-made disaster;
- Any consumable or equivalent (e.g. holsters, power supplies, batteries, lanyard, screensprotector, etc.). The consumable items carry a 30 day warranty from time of purchase.
- 1 year
Physical
Technical details
- Android 9
- 4 inch
- Standard Range
- WiFi
- No GMS
IP Ratings (Ingress Protection)
A two-digit number established by the International Electro Technical Commission, is used to provide an Ingress Protection rating to a piece of electronic equipment or to an enclosure for electronic equipment.
The protection class after EN60529 are indicated by short symbols that consist of the two code letters IP and a code numeral for the amount of the protection.
Example: IP65 (NEMA 4)
The two digits represent different forms of environmental influence:
• The first digit represents protection against ingress of solid objects.
• The second digit represents protection against ingress of liquids.
The larger the value of each digit, the greater the protection. As an example, a product rated IP54 would be better protected against environmental factors than another similar product rated as IP42.
IP TABLE:
| IP.. | First digit: Ingress of solid objects |
Second digit: Ingress of liquids |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No protection | No protection |
| 1 | Protected against solid objects over 50mm e.g. hands, large tools. | Protected against vertically falling drops of water or condensation. |
| 2 | Protected against solid objects over 12.5mm e.g. hands, large tools. | Protected against falling drops of water, if the case is disposed up to 15 from vertical. |
| 3 | Protected against solid objects over 2.5mm e.g. wire, small tools. | Protected against sprays of water from any direction, even if the case is disposed up to 60from vertical. |
| 4 | Protected against solid objects over 1.0mm e.g. wires. | Protected against splash water from any direction. |
| 5 | Limited protection against dust ingress. (no harmful deposit) |
Protected against low pressure water jets from any direction. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 6 | Totally protected against dust ingress. | Protected against high pressure water jets from any direction. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 7 | N/A | Protected against short periods of immersion in water. |
| 8 | N/A | Protected against long, durable periods of immersion in water. |
| 9k | N/A | Protected against close-range high pressure, high temperature spray downs. |
| Not Rated |
The device's IP for solid objects has not been rated. | The device's IP for liquids has not been rated. |