SUNMI CPad 8.7″ Guide 2026: The Compact Commercial Tablet for One-Handed Work

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There is a size below which a tablet stops being something staff carry and becomes something they put down. For most people that line sits between 9 and 11 inches.

The SUNMI CPad 8.7 is the size that stays in one hand through a full shift. This guide covers all five SKUs, when the compact size is the right call, and the accessories that make one-handed use actually work.

Rosper is the authorized SUNMI distributor in North America, stocking the CPad range across eight warehouses in the United States and Canada.

Key Takeaways

  • Five SKUs at this size. From a 3 GB entry unit through an 8 GB flagship with a built-in scanner.
  • Only one 8.7 inch SKU carries a scanner. P10020084, with the SS1111 2D module. It cannot be added later.
  • NFC is not universal here. The Wi-Fi entry unit and one 4G unit do not include it.
  • Wi-Fi 6E on every unit, including the entry tier, which helps in a venue with congested wireless.
  • The hand strap and case are what make it a handheld. Budget them as part of the unit, not as an afterthought.

The Five SKUs

SKUMemoryNetworkNFCFingerprintScannerAdapter
P100201023 GB + 32 GBWi-Fi onlyNoNoNo10 W
P100200644 GB + 64 GBHyper Wi-FiYesNoNoPD 20 W
P100201034 GB + 64 GB4GNoNoNo9 V/2 A
P100200868 GB + 128 GB4G + eSIMYesYesNoPD 20 W
P100200848 GB + 128 GB4G + eSIMYesYesSS1111 2DPD 20 W
Complete SUNMI CPad 8.7 SKU matrix.

One extra detail worth having: P10020103 uses an 800 x 1340 IPS display on the SM6225 platform, and it is the 4G unit without NFC. If you want cellular and card reading together at this size, P10020086 is the SKU.

When the SUNMI CPad 8.7 Beats the 11 Inch

  • Staff carry it while walking. Table-side ordering, floor service, ward rounds, warehouse aisles. Weight and one-hand grip decide comfort over a shift.
  • The work is short interactions. A lookup, a status change, a signature. Screen real estate matters less than portability.
  • Space is genuinely tight. A treatment room trolley, a service cart, a narrow counter.
  • Cost per unit matters at fleet scale. The entry SKU at this size is the least expensive way to put a managed Android device in every pair of hands.

Go up to 11 inch when the customer has to read the screen too, when the application shows a dense grid, or when the device spends most of its life on a counter. Our CPad configuration guide compares all thirteen SKUs across the three sizes.

Deployment Patterns That Fit This Size

EnvironmentSuggested SKUWhy
Restaurant table-side orderingP10020064Hyper Wi-Fi across a dining room, NFC for loyalty tags
Stock counts and receivingP10020084The only 8.7 inch with a built-in 2D scan head
Salon, spa, and wellness check-inP10020064Compact at a reception desk, card and tag reading on the same device
Clinic and dental intakeP10020086Cellular fallback, fingerprint for staff identification
Mobile service and route workP100200864G with eSIM so the device works away from any building
Single purpose kiosk-style lookupP10020102Entry tier where no card reading is required
Common CPad 8.7 deployments mapped to a part number.

Accessories That Matter at This Size

SKUAccessoryNote
C20000115Protective Case, 8.7 inchStandard units
C20000113Protective Case, scanner versionFits P10020084 only
C20000092Hand StrapThe part that makes one-handed use sustainable
C14004120Desktop BaseTurns it into a counter unit between rounds
C20000108Multi-function Rotating BaseCustomer-facing when needed
CPad 8.7 accessories.

The case for the scanner version is a different part number from the standard case. Ordering the wrong one is a common and avoidable delay, because the scan head changes the body profile.

What Is Shared With the Rest of the Range

ItemSpecification
OSAndroid with GMS-EDLA preinstalled
Front camera5 MP fixed focus
Wi-Fi802.11 ax/a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz. Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBT 5.3
Ports2 x Type-C 2.0, 8 pin and 6 pin POGO
Speakers1 W x 2
Microphones2
ExtrasIndicator light and vibration motor across the range
In the boxSilicone cover as standard. Scanner versions ship with a hard case
Specifications shared across the whole CPad range.

Warranty and Support in North America

Current generation SUNMI hardware carries a 3 year manufacturer warranty, with wear parts covered for 1 year. The warranty is provided by SUNMI. Rosper assists with warranty claims, helping you connect with SUNMI faster.

Full terms are published on the Rosper warranty page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many SUNMI CPad 8.7 models are there?

Five host SKUs, separated by memory tier and by the network, NFC, and scanner combination. They range from a 3 GB Wi-Fi entry unit to an 8 GB flagship with cellular and a built-in scanner.

Which CPad 8.7 has a barcode scanner?

P10020084, with the SS1111 2D module. It is the only 8.7 inch SKU with a built-in scan head, and the scanner cannot be added after purchase.

Do all CPad 8.7 models have NFC?

No. The Wi-Fi entry SKU and one of the 4G SKUs do not include NFC. If the device has to read a card or a membership tag, specify a part number that lists it.

Is the CPad 8.7 suitable for a full shift in one hand?

That is the size’s purpose. Pair it with the hand strap and the correct protective case, which are separate part numbers and should be budgeted with the unit rather than added later.

Can the CPad 8.7 work without Wi-Fi?

Yes, on the cellular SKUs. P10020103 offers 4G, and P10020086 and P10020084 offer 4G with eSIM, which avoids a physical SIM swap on every device in a fleet.

Get the Right Configuration Confirmed

Tell us whether the device needs scanning, cellular, or card reading, and how many units per location. We will confirm the exact SKU and the matching case.

Request a CPad 8.7 quote and we will confirm availability across eight North American warehouses within one business day. There is no minimum order, so a single evaluation unit is a valid request.

Specification source: SUNMI official documentation and the Rosper SKU index, current as of 2026. Confirm the exact configuration on your quote before placing a purchase order.