iData K8 Ultra Rugged Android Mobile Computer is affordable, dependable, and feature-rich for Kenyan users. Learn its specs, pros & cons, pricing in Kenya, and whether it’s still a sensible buy in 2025.
iData K8 Ultra Rugged Android Mobile Computer is positioned as a budget/mid-tier device that balances decent performance with affordability — ideal for Kenyan users who want reliable functionality without overspending. While it won’t match flagship-level power, it still delivers respectable features for everyday tasks, social media, calls, and light gaming. Be aware of trade-offs in battery life, camera, or storage, depending on which variant you pick.
Drop resistant
Drop resistant Up to 1.8m anti-drop(with case) + 1000 times 0.5m roller drop protection
Dual-color injection molding housing: A better protective case
The main board protection design protects internal components from impact damage
self-innovated Scanning Engine
60° tilt error tolerance, a wider reading range;
8m/s motion tolerance, a quicker reading rate for fast-moving barcodes
Easy to read, hard-to-recognize barcodes, including DPM, Metal etching barcodes
iData K8 Specifications
| System Configuration | |
| Processor | Octa-core 2.0GHz high-performance processor |
| Operating System | Android12.0（GMS） |
| Memory (ROM+RAM) | 64GB + 4GB (standard) |
| SIM
(eSIM: Not supported) |
Dual Nano SIM card
WIFI ONLY version: No SIM, not supported |
| Expansion Slot | Micro SD card (up to 512 GB) |
| Display Screen | 4-inch, resolution: 800*480 pixel |
| Touch Screen | Industrial capacitive screen, support wet-hand operation/glove mode/multi-touch/gesture operation |
| Camera | 13 megapixels of rear camera, support auto-focus/PDAF, 5 megapixels of front camera |
| Flashlight | 800mA flashlight |
| Keypad | Version A: Front key*29, side scan key *2, side PTT key *1, side ±volume key *2 Version B: Front key*38, side scan key *2, side PTT key *1, side ±volume key *2 |
| Battery | 3.85V lithium battery, with 6700mAh, detachable, backupbattery support |
| Audio | Built-in dual microphone ( noise-canceling microphone) |
| Charging Method | Type-C charging and pin port charging, support 9V/2A, 5V/3A fast charging |
| Reminder | High-power speaker/3 sides scan LED reminder/Vibration reminder/Charging LED reminder |
| Vibrating Motor | Built-in vibrating motor |
| Sensor | G-sensor/ Proximity sensor/Light sensor |
| Intercom Function (Optional) | Supporting one-button PTT calls |
| Structure Parameters | |
| Dimension (L*W*D) | 205mm*76mm*31mm |
| Weight | 440g (including the battery) |
| Communication Transmission | |
| WWAN(Network Frequency) | Chinese & Eurasian Version 2G：B2/B3/B5/B8 3G：WCDMA:B1/B5/B8，CDMA BC0，TD-SCDMA:B34/B39 4G：FDD-LTE:B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20，TDD-LTE:B34/B38/B39/B40/B41
WIFI ONLY version: Not supported |
| WWAN (Data Service) | GSM/GPRS/EDGE/CDMA/UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/EVDO /WCDMA/TD-SCDMA/TDD-LTE/FDD-LTE.
WIFI ONLY version: Not supported |
| WLAN Function | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/r/ac (2.4G + 5G dual-band Wi-Fi), support Wi-Fi 5G PA amplifier |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, support BLE |
| GPS | GPS/AGPS/Beidou/Galileo/GLONASS/QZSS |
| Environmental Parameter | |
| Working Temperature | -20℃ – 55℃ *Do not charge under low temperature conditions for the safety Concerns |
| Storage Temperature | -40℃~70℃（Without battery） |
| Humidity | 0 – 95% (no moisture condensation) |
| Drop Specification | Multiple drops to concrete floor from the height of 1.5m (without protective case) Multiple drops to concrete floor from the height of 1.8m (with protective case) |
| Roller Drop Specification | 1000 times of roller drops from a height of 0.5 meter |
| Ingress Protection | IP68 |
| ESD Protection | ±15KV (air discharge), ±8KV (contact discharge) |
| Scanning Engine | |
| Barcode Type | It can scan one-dimensional / two–dimensional barcodes |
| Scanning Accuracy | ≥3.33mil |
| Scanning Angle | Pitch: ±60°； Skew：±45°； Tilt：360° |
| View Angle | Horizontal：44.3°，Vertical：28.4°，Diagonal：51° |
| Motion Error Tolerance | 8m/s |
| NFC (Standard) | |
| Working Frequency | 13.56MHz |
| Reading Distance | Within 60mm |
| Communication Protocol | ISO14443A/14443B/15693 |
| Communication Interface | |
| USB Interface | Type-C (with headset function) *1 |
| OTG Interface | Support |
| Development Support | |
| Programming Language | Java |
| Development API | iScan API (Scanning Development Kits), Device API (Device Management/Configuration Development Kits), Android Standard Interface |
| Development Tool | Eclipse/Android Studio |
| Accessories | |
| Standard Accessories | USB cable*1, hand strap *1, power adapter*1,device-back strap*1, battery*1 |
| Optional Accessories | Single charging cradle, bottom charger, 4-slot charging cradle, 4-slot battery charging cradle, pistol grip, protective case |
| Note | |
| ****** | Due to irregular updates of the product line, the content is subject to change without notice. |
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