Quectel has launched two Android 16 modules: the SH602FA 4G and the SE505FE entry-level 5G smart modules.

Designed for industrial and commercial IoT applications, the modules combine Android 16, integrated wireless connectivity and multimedia capabilities in compact form factors that simplify development and accelerate time to market.

Bringing Android 16 to 4G and 5G IoT devices helps developers build smarter connected products with richer user interfaces, enhanced multimedia performance and seamless integration into modern smart building, retail and industrial environments.

Android 16 enables connected devices to communicate more intelligently with surrounding systems while reducing development complexity. For example, a vending machine can exchange data directly with a smart building’s energy management platform without requiring extensive custom integration. A retail kiosk can display live operational updates, promotional content and transaction confirmations using Android’s built-in interface capabilities rather than relying on separate display controllers. Wearables, industrial handhelds and in-vehicle systems also benefit from more responsive graphics, improved media performance and enhanced security features delivered through the operating system.

For device manufacturers, this means more functionality delivered at the platform level, reducing software development effort and hardware requirements and shortening product development cycles.

“With the SH602FA and SE505FE, we are making Android 16 available to IoT developers at both ends of the connectivity spectrum,” said Zeljko Maric, product development manager at Quectel. “Whether customers are developing high-performance industrial terminals using 4G or introducing affordable 5G connectivity into new categories of smart devices, they now have access to Android 16 in globally certifiable, production-ready smart modules that reduce design complexity and accelerate deployment.”

The SH602FA (www.quectel.com/product/lte-sh602fa-smart-module-series/) is for developers requiring 4G performance without compromising on computing power or multimedia capability. Powered by the MediaTek MT8786 chipset featuring two Cortex-A75 and six Cortex-A55 processors alongside a G52 MC2 GPU, it delivers the performance required for graphics-intensive embedded applications without requiring an external host processor. Supporting cameras up to 64MP and 2K video at 30fps, the module suits handheld terminals, industrial inspection devices, smart intercoms, safety equipment and multimedia applications. It integrates LTE Cat 4, Wifi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1 and GNSS in an LCC form factor and supports a wide range of interfaces for rapid integration.

The SE505FE (www.quectel.com/product/5g-se505fe-smart-module-series/) makes Android-powered 5G connectivity accessible to a wider range of IoT applications. Built on the MediaTek MT8863T chipset with two Cortex-A76 and six Cortex-A55 processors and Mali-G57 GPU, it supports 5G sub-6GHz and LTE Cat 4, together with Wifi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and GNSS. Applications include AR and VR devices, digital signage, smart gateways, tablets, industrial PDAs, robotics, and intelligent video platforms.

By combining Android 16, integrated wireless connectivity, multimedia processing and global certification support, the modules help reduce engineering complexity, accelerate product development and enable faster deployment across industrial automation, retail, logistics, smart cities, healthcare and other connected applications.

With a worldwide team of over 8900 professionals, Quectel (www.quectel.com) delivers end-to-end IoT products, spanning cellular, GNSS, satellite, wifi and Bluetooth modules, antennas, value-added services, and turnkey offerings including ODM services and system integration.