Alta Rugged Tablet
The Juniper Systems Alta is a new 8-inch Android rugged tablet for mobile field teams — announced in June 2026 and currently available for pre-order. It combines a 1,000-nit sunlight-readable display, Wi-Fi 7, 5G connectivity, and IP68 sealing with a hot-swappable battery system and Android 16 (supported through Android 20). Advanced Mapping Solutions is taking pre-order enquiries on a quotation basis.
Product overview
The Alta is Juniper Systems’ newest rugged tablet: an 8-inch Android platform that brings current-generation wireless — Wi-Fi 7 and 5G — to field teams doing mobile mapping, inspections, and asset management. Announced in June 2026, it’s officially in pre-order ahead of general availability.
The 8-inch 1,000-nit display is built for outdoor visibility, with a projected-capacitive touchscreen that works with gloves and wet fingers, plus passive pen support. A Qualcomm QCM6690 processor with 12 GB of LPDDR5 memory and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage (expandable to 2 TB via microSDXC) handles demanding field apps, while dual-band GNSS with SBAS covers everyday positioning.
Power is flexible: a standard removable 5,700 mAh battery (7–8 hours) or an optional extended 15,000 mAh battery (18–19 hours), with hot-swap support so the workday doesn’t pause for charging. IP68 sealing and MIL-STD-810H design targets complete the rugged story, and the 3-year standard warranty is Juniper’s longest in the current lineup.
Because the Alta is new and pre-order only, configurations and timing are evolving — talk to AMS about pre-order terms and expected availability for your project timeline.
Key features
- New 8-inch Android platform — Juniper’s latest rugged tablet, announced June 2026.
- 1,000-nit sunlight-readable display — 1280 × 800; glove, wet-touch, and passive-pen capable.
- Wi-Fi 7 + 5G — 802.11be and 5G sub-6 with 4G LTE fallback; Nano SIM + eSIM.
- Long Android support — Android 16, supported through Android 20 with quarterly security updates.
- Hot-swappable batteries — 5,700 mAh standard (7–8 h) or 15,000 mAh extended (18–19 h).
- IP68 rugged — designed to meet MIL-STD-810H; 4-foot drops to concrete; −29 °C to 60 °C.
- 3-year standard warranty.
Typical applications
- Mobile field teams — an 8-inch Android platform for crews who need more screen than a handheld.
- Field inspections — sunlight-readable display and all-day battery options for inspection rounds.
- Asset management — Android field apps with dual-band GNSS positioning.
- Machine control and construction — modern wireless (Wi-Fi 7, 5G, CBRS) for connected sites.
- Utilities — FirstNet-certified LTE and rugged sealing for critical-infrastructure work.
These are suggested workflows, rather than claims of verified customer deployments. Ask AMS to confirm that your selected software and accessories support the intended task.
Technical Specifications
| Display | 8 in WXGA 1280 × 800, 1000 nits, projected capacitive multi-touch (gloves, wet), passive pen support |
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| Operating system | Android 16, supported through Android 20; quarterly security updates |
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6690 (AI-enabled), up to 2.9 GHz; Adreno A710 graphics |
| Memory | 12 GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 256 GB UFS 3.1; microSDXC up to 2 TB |
| Cellular | 5G sub-6 with 4G LTE fallback; Nano SIM + eSIM; FirstNet-certified LTE; Verizon/T-Mobile/AT&T 5G; CBRS Band 48; Anterix Band 106 |
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 2.4/5/6 GHz); Bluetooth 6.0 + EDR, Class 1.5, BLE; NFC |
| GNSS | Dual-band receiver with integrated antenna; SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS); GPS/GLONASS/Galileo worldwide; BeiDou/QZSS outside the US |
| Ports | 2× USB-C (5 Gbps, power, DisplayPort, locking screws); docking connector; expansion connector; Kensington lock |
| Cameras | 8 MP front; 16 MP rear with LED illumination |
| Battery | Removable 5,700 mAh standard (7–8 h); optional extended 15,000 mAh (18–19 h); hot-swap supported |
| Ruggedness | IP68; designed to meet MIL-STD-810H; multiple 4 ft (1.2 m) drops to concrete |
| Operating temperature | −29 °C to 60 °C (−20 °F to 140 °F); storage −51 °C to 71 °C |
| Dimensions | 144 × 241 × 20.6 mm (5.66 × 9.48 × 0.81 in) |
| Weight | 1.76 lb (800 g), battery/configuration dependent |
| In the box | Standard battery, Quick Start Guide, clip-on hand strap |
| Warranty | 3-year standard manufacturer warranty |
The Alta is in pre-order — specifications, configurations, and timing may evolve before general availability. The 1D/2D barcode scanner and RTK GNSS receiver options are marked as future releases. Battery-life figures are manufacturer ratings and vary with use and temperature.
Source: Juniper Systems. Confirm the selected configuration before ordering.
Compatibility and integration
- Nano SIM + eSIM cellular; NFC; docking and expansion connectors for accessories.
- Runs Android field apps for mapping, machine control, inspection, and asset management.
- Optional EMR stylus with tether.
Is this the right choice?
Choose the Alta when you want Juniper’s newest Android tablet with modern wireless (Wi-Fi 7, 5G) and long OS support — and when your timeline accommodates a pre-order. If you need equipment shipping today, consider the Mesa 4 (Windows) or Archer 4 (Android handheld) instead. Confirm with AMS: pre-order timing, which battery ships in AMS configurations, and carrier/band requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Alta actually shipping yet?
The Alta was announced in June 2026 and Juniper’s official page currently offers it for pre-order — it’s not yet generally shipping. Ask AMS about pre-order timing for your project.
What makes it different from the Mesa 4?
The Alta is an 8-inch Android tablet with Wi-Fi 7, 5G, and Android 16 (supported through 20); the Mesa 4 is a 7-inch Windows 11 tablet. Choose Android vs Windows based on your field software.
How long does the battery last?
The standard removable 5,700 mAh battery is rated 7–8 hours; the optional extended 15,000 mAh battery is rated 18–19 hours. Hot-swapping is supported so you can change batteries without stopping.
Does it have GPS?
Yes — a dual-band GNSS receiver with integrated antenna, SBAS, and GPS/GLONASS/Galileo worldwide (BeiDou and QZSS outside the US), for everyday positioning accuracy.
Can it scan barcodes or do RTK?
Juniper marks the 1D/2D barcode scanner and RTK GNSS receiver as future-release options. Confirm availability timing with AMS if you need them.
What comes in the box?
Standard battery, Quick Start Guide, and clip-on hand strap, with a 3-year standard manufacturer warranty.
How do I get pricing?
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