Handheld
5-inch Android identity terminal with NXP NFC, 2D scanning and fingerprint module options — for enrolment away from the desk.
WHAT IT IS
A tablet that captures identity, not just data
A biometric tablet combines an industrial Android tablet with an identity capture module mounted in the housing and wired to the mainboard. Instead of scanning a document and typing the result into a separate computer, the operator captures the fingerprint, reads the identity card or taps an NFC credential, and the record is created on the same device — with the timestamp, the operator ID and the transaction attached.
Because the module is part of the build rather than an accessory plugged into a port, the device stays sealed, the capture position is repeatable, and the capture module survives the same drops, dust and water spray as the tablet around it. That is the difference between a consumer tablet with a dongle and a biometric terminal that can be deployed for years.
| If you are searching for | What it means on our devices |
|---|---|
| Biometric tablet | A rugged Android tablet with the identity module built into the housing — fingerprint, face, card or NFC — not a tablet with a reader plugged into a port. |
| Fingerprint tablet | FAP10 capacitive or FAP20 and FAP30 optical sensors, chosen by the record format your application has to produce. See the FAP 10, FAP 20 and FAP 30 guide. |
| Identity verification tablet | Capture plus matching: read the card or passport, take the fingerprint or the face, confirm 1:1 or 1:N, and store the record with a timestamp and operator ID attached. |
| Biometric enrollment tablet | Registration away from the office — capture in the field, store the record offline, synchronise when the team returns. See the enrollment guide. |
CAPTURE ROUTES
Six ways to capture identity
Most deployments use two or three of these. Which ones you need is settled by the credential your population carries and the record you have to produce — not by the device.
Fingerprint
Single-finger capture with capacitive or optical sensors, selected by the profile your application has to produce.
- FAP10 capacitive sensor — compact, low power
- FAP20 and FAP30 optical sensors (Slim2 / Slim3)
- Record format and SDK output confirmed before ordering
- FAP 10, FAP 20 and FAP 30 compared
Face recognition
Capture without contact, with liveness detection to reject a photograph or a mask.
- Face recognition with liveness detection on tablet models
- 0.2–1.5 m working distance, ≤1 s recognition
- ≥99.72% verification accuracy
- Available on the XH-300 10.1-inch industrial tablet
NFC and contactless smart card
Read the chip instead of typing from the card, at 13.56 MHz.
- NFC ST21NFC at 13.56 MHz
- ISO/IEC 14443 Type A/B, ISO/IEC 15693, 18092 and MIFARE
- Listed reading distance 2–4 cm
- Contactless bank cards, transit cards, chip ID cards, access badges
ID card
Read the national identity card offline, with hardware decoding rather than software guesswork.
- Second-generation Chinese ID card reader, works offline
- Ministry of Public Security decoder module, hardware decoding
- Online version available where the workflow depends on a central service
Passport and travel documents
Two independent checks on the same document — optical and chip.
- Optical MRZ reading of the two or three-line machine-readable zone
- NFC chip reading following ICAO 9303, with BAC and PACE on newer documents
- MRZ stays available as a fallback for documents that carry no chip
- How document authentication works
Barcode and documents
Pair identity capture with the document or label that has to travel with it.
- Rear 2D engines from Newland, Honeywell N3680 or Zebra 4710
- A3 document camera scanners for service counters
- Dual-screen terminals so the applicant sees what the operator captures
PLATFORM
Android, SDK and OEM build
The tablet is half the device. The other half is whether your application can drive the modules, and whether the build matches the deployment.
Android
Current builds ship on Android with GMS, so your APK behaves the way it behaves on any managed Android fleet.
- Android 12 on the XH-300 industrial tablet
- Android builds with GMS across the tablet and PDA range
- Kiosk mode, boot logo, pre-installed applications and MDM enrolment handled through Android OS customization
SDK
Your application calls the module, not a vendor app in the middle.
- API or SDK support for the modules fitted to your build — fingerprint, ID card, NFC, 2D engine
- Output formats confirmed before the order is placed, not after
- Software scope captured at the feasibility stage
- See software and SDK customization
OEM and ODM
The module set is fixed before the housing and mainboard are built, so the device is assembled around the module rather than adapted afterwards.
- Module selection, firmware and connector layout
- Hardware customization and industrial design
- Certification support for your destination market
- See the full OEM and ODM programme
MODEL SELECTION
Which biometric device fits which job
Capture modules are optional on most platforms, so the starting question is the form factor and the environment, not the module.
Tablet
IP65 tablet with wired RJ45, 10,000 mAh and optional fingerprint, ID card reader, NFC or 2D engine — for counters and vehicles.
Counter
Two facing touch displays, ID card reading and a document camera, so the applicant sees what the operator captures.
Rugged tablet
10.1-Inch Rugged Tablet
XH-500General-purpose Android tablet with 4G and 10,000 mAh — add a capacitive or optical fingerprint module when identity checks sit inside a wider field workflow.
| Model | Form factor | Typical identity work | Capture options |
|---|---|---|---|
| XH-100 biometric handheld terminal | 5-inch handheld, 2D scanning, NFC | Mobile enrolment, door-to-door verification, field checks | Fingerprint, NFC, 2D engine |
| XH-400 10.1-inch mobile biometric tablet | 10.1-inch tablet, IP65, wired RJ45, 10,000 mAh | Counters, enrolment stations, vehicle and kiosk mounting | Fingerprint, ID card reader, NFC, 2D engine |
| Dual-screen ID verification terminal | Counter terminal with an applicant-facing screen | Bank branches, service halls, registration desks | ID card reader, fingerprint, document camera, 2D engine |
| Android handheld PDA | 6-inch handheld, removable battery, RFID option | Warehouse and field work that also needs identity checks | Fingerprint, RFID, NFC, 2D engine |
| XH-500 10.1-inch rugged tablet | 10.1-inch rugged tablet, 4G, 10,000 mAh | Field and warehouse work where identity checks are occasional rather than the main task | Optional fingerprint (capacitive or optical), ID card reader, RFID, 2D engine |
| 10-inch and 8-inch rugged tablets | Rugged tablet platforms for OEM configuration | Fixed stations and vehicle mounts in harsh environments | Configurable per project |
Two capture decisions usually follow: which fingerprint profile your record format requires, and whether the ID check has to run offline. Our FAP 10, FAP 20 and FAP 30 guide covers the first; the second is settled by choosing the offline reader, with an online version available when the workflow depends on a central service.
DEPLOYMENTS
Where biometric tablets are already working
Voter and citizen registration
Enrolment away from the office: capture the fingerprint or read the card, store the record offline, and synchronise when the team returns.
Bank branches and counters
Fingerprint approval, card reading and a traceable audit trail at the counter, with an applicant-facing screen.
Border and law enforcement checks
Document authentication, biometric matching and offline watchlist checks on a device that travels in the vehicle.
New to the terminology? What Is a Biometric Tablet? ↗ walks through the capture chain end to end — on-device quality scoring, the ISO/IEC 19794 record format, 1:1 verification versus 1:N identification, honest modality trade-offs, and a procurement checklist you can send to a supplier.
FAQ
Biometric tablet questions
What is a biometric tablet?
A biometric tablet is a rugged Android tablet or handheld terminal with a capture module connected to the mainboard — a fingerprint sensor, an ID card reader or an NFC reader — so identity can be captured and verified on the device itself, at the point of service, without a separate PC.
Which fingerprint profiles are available — FAP 10, FAP 20 or FAP 30?
FAP10 capacitive and FAP20 or FAP30 optical sensors are available depending on the model. The profile determines the capture area and image dimensions, which in turn decide the record format your application can produce. Our FAP 10, FAP 20 and FAP 30 guide explains the differences and what to confirm before ordering.
Does identity verification work offline?
The second-generation ID card reader works offline and an online version is also available. Capture, matching and storage can run on the device, so counters, field teams and vehicles keep working when the network is congested or unavailable, with records synchronised later.
Can a fingerprint module be added to a standard model?
Yes. Fingerprint, ID card and NFC modules can be specified on the XH-100, XH-400, XH-500 and other platforms as an OEM configuration, and the module set is fixed before the housing and mainboard are built, so the device is assembled around the module rather than adapted afterwards.
Is SDK documentation provided?
API or SDK support is provided for the modules installed in your build, so your application can drive the fingerprint sensor, the ID card reader, the NFC reader or the 2D scan engine. Software requirements are captured at the feasibility stage and the documentation set is agreed with the quotation.
Can a biometric tablet read passports?
Yes, in two ways. The optical route reads the two or three-line machine-readable zone; the chip route uses the NFC reader following ICAO 9303, with basic access control and PACE on newer documents. Chip coverage is not universal, so MRZ reading stays available as a fallback for documents that carry no chip. See how document authentication at the border works.
Is face recognition available, and does it include liveness detection?
Yes. Face recognition with liveness detection is available on tablet models, including the XH-300, at a 0.2–1.5 m working distance with recognition in one second or less and a listed verification accuracy of 99.72% or better. Liveness detection is what rejects a photograph or a mask instead of a face.
Which smart cards and contactless cards can it read?
The 13.56 MHz NFC reader handles ISO/IEC 14443 Type A/B, ISO/IEC 15693, 18092 and MIFARE at a listed reading distance of 2–4 cm, which covers contactless bank cards, transit cards, chip-based identity cards and access badges. Contact cards are not part of the standard module set — send the card type at the specification stage and we will confirm what the build can support.
NEXT STEP
Specify a biometric device
Send the following and we will tell you which platform fits, which capture modules are needed and how the build is quoted:
- The identity workflow — what is captured, who verifies it, and what record has to be produced
- Whether the check must run offline
- Fingerprint profile, card type or credential standard in scope
- Operating environment and mounting — counter, vehicle, handheld, kiosk
- Quantity, destination market and the certification your market requires
- Software, SDK or integration support required
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