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South H6 (2025) Android Data Collector
The South H6 (2025) is a rugged handheld data collector for GNSS and total station surveying, running Android 12 on an octa-core processor with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. It has a 5-inch touch screen and a full alphanumeric keypad. A 9200 mAh battery runs up to 25 hours, and the IP67 housing survives 1.5 m drops, dust and rain. Benefits A full field day and more on one charge, up to 25 hours. Physical keypad for fast point codes and attributes. 4G with dual nano SIM for NTRIP corrections in the field. IP67, 1.5 m drop and -30 °C to +65 °C operation. Applications GNSS RTK surveying and stakeout Total station data collection GIS and asset mapping Construction layout Utility surveys
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Product Highlights
- Android 12: MediaTek octa-core, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage.
- Full alphanumeric keypad: plus 5-inch 720 x 1280 touch screen.
- Up to 25 hours: 9200 mAh Li-ion, 240 h standby.
- 4G dual nano SIM: NTRIP corrections in the field.
- Bluetooth 4.1 and dual-band Wi-Fi: USB-C with OTG.
Overview
The South H6 (2025) is a compact Android controller built around a full alphanumeric keypad and a 5-inch, 720 x 1280 capacitive touch screen. It runs Android 12 on a MediaTek octa-core processor with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, expandable by microSD up to 128 GB, which is enough for field software, background maps and large jobs.
Connectivity covers the usual field links: Bluetooth 4.1 to the GNSS receiver or total station, dual-band Wi-Fi, USB-C with OTG, and 4G LTE with two nano SIM slots for NTRIP corrections. NFC, a G-sensor, gyroscope and e-compass are built in, together with a 13.1 MP autofocus camera with LED flash and an internal GNSS module (GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS) for navigation and photo positions.
The 9200 mAh Li-ion battery is rated for up to 25 hours of operation and 240 hours of standby, and recharges in about 5 hours. At 520 g and 235 x 90 x 35 mm it fits a pole bracket or a jacket pocket, and the IP67 housing handles 1.5 m drops and temperatures from -30 °C to +65 °C.
When the H6 is not the right choice: if you want a larger screen for maps and CAD-style stakeout, or plan to control a robotic total station, the South H7 has a 7-inch 850-nit screen, 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage and an optional Zigbee module.
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Specifications
| Operating system | Android 12 |
|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio octa-core |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB, microSD up to 128 GB |
| Display | 5-inch capacitive touch screen, 720 x 1280 |
| Keypad | full alphanumeric |
| Audio | speaker and microphone |
| Camera | 13.1 MP autofocus, LED flash |
| Sensors | G-sensor, NFC, e-compass, gyroscope |
| Internal GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Mobile network | 4G (GSM, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, WCDMA, CDMA2000) |
| SIM | dual nano SIM |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n, 2.4 and 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 |
| USB | Type-C with OTG |
| Battery | 9200 mAh Li-ion |
| Operating time | up to 25 h |
| Standby time | up to 240 h |
| Charging time | about 5 h |
| Protection | IP67 |
| Drop resistance | 1.5 m |
| Operating temperature | -30 °C to +65 °C |
| Storage temperature | -30 °C to +70 °C |
| Dimensions | 235 x 90 x 35 mm |
| Weight | 520 g |
Features
Android 12
MediaTek octa-core, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage.
Full alphanumeric keypad
plus 5-inch 720 x 1280 touch screen.
Up to 25 hours
9200 mAh Li-ion, 240 h standby.
4G dual nano SIM
NTRIP corrections in the field.
Bluetooth 4.1 and dual-band Wi-Fi
USB-C with OTG.
NFC and sensors
G-sensor, gyroscope and e-compass.
13.1 MP autofocus camera
with LED flash.
IP67 and 1.5 m drop
-30 °C to +65 °C operating range.
In the Box
- South H6 Android data collector
- USB Type-C cable
- Power adapter
- Protective cover
- Screen protector
- User manual
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Up to 25 hours per charge.
- Full physical keypad.
- 4G with dual SIM, NFC and a 13.1 MP camera.
- Light at 520 g, IP67.
Cons
- 5-inch screen is small for detailed map work.
- 4 GB RAM, below the 8 GB of the H7.
- Bluetooth 4.1, not the newest version.
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| Specification | This product | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | South | South | FJDynamics | Meridian |
| Price | Price on request | Price on request | Price on request | Price on request |
| Availability | In stock | In stock | In stock | In stock |
| Type | Total Station | Total Station | GNSS Receiver | GNSS Receiver |
| Robotic / Manual | — | Robotic | — | — |
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 | — | Android 12 |
| Display | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 | — | IP68 |
| Connectivity | 4G/LTE | — | USB-C | — |
| Condition | New | New | New | New |
| Delivery Time | 4–7 business days | 4–7 business days | 4–7 business days | 4–7 business days |
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