The PAX A920 is a handheld Android payment terminal: card reader, receipt printer and 5-inch touchscreen in one battery-powered unit that goes to the table, the curb or the job site. PAX has discontinued it and the A920Pro replaces it for new installations. This page is for merchants who already run an A920, and for anyone comparing it with the A920Pro or the countertop A80.
Built for the way you do business
- Food & Beverage
- Fashion & Retail
- Transportation
Powered by Android 7.1
Runs on the Paydroid platform powered by Android 7.1 for a familiar, app-driven experience.
PCI 5 SRED
Certified to PCI PTS 5.x SRED, protecting every transaction with end-to-end security.
5" HD Display
A bright 5-inch multi-point capacitive HD touch screen for effortless everyday use.
5MP Rear / 0.3MP Scanner
A 5MP rear-facing camera plus a front-facing 0.3MP camera for scanning and capture.
Advanced Connectivity
Stay online with 4G, WiFi and Bluetooth so you can take payments virtually anywhere.
Who the A920 still suits
If your A920 is working, there is usually no reason to replace it today. It remains a good fit for:
- Restaurants and cafés that take payment at the table and print the receipt on the spot
- Delivery, food trucks and market vendors that need a printer and a cellular connection in one handheld
- Stores that take the terminal to the customer to shorten lines on busy days
When you need more terminals, a newer Android version for an app, or a replacement after a drop, we recommend the A920Pro rather than another A920. PAX A920Pro · PAX A80
A920, A920Pro or A80?
| Model | A920 | A920Pro | A80 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Handheld, battery | Handheld, battery | Countertop |
| Operating system | Android 7.1 | Android 8.1 | Android 10 |
| Screen | 5" 720 x 1280 | 5.5" 720 x 1440 | 4" 480 x 800 |
| Receipt printer | Built in, 40 mm roll | Built in, 40 mm roll | Built in, 50 mm roll |
| Connections | 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 | 4G, Wi-Fi 5 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Ethernet, Bluetooth 5 |
| Weight | 458 g | 390 g | 405 g (without optional battery) |
| Status | Discontinued by PAX | Replaces the A920 | Current countertop model |
In short: the A920Pro is the same idea as the A920 with a newer Android, a larger screen and a lighter body. The A80 belongs on a counter: it stays plugged in beside the register, prints wider receipts and connects by Ethernet.
PAX A920 questions
Can I still buy a new PAX A920?
PAX has discontinued the A920, so new installations get the A920Pro. It is used the same way at the table and at the counter, with a newer Android and a larger screen.
My A920 still works. Do I have to replace it?
Not because of this page. Keep using it while it works; when you need more units or a replacement, contact us and we will help you move to an A920Pro.
For a restaurant, the A920Pro or the A80?
For paying at the table, the handheld A920Pro, because the terminal goes to the guest. Where customers pay at the register, the A80 is usually the better fit: it sits beside your till all day without needing a charge.
Does the A920 take tap, chip and Interac debit?
Yes. It reads chip and PIN, contactless and magnetic stripe, and it is certified for Interac Flash contactless debit.
Specifications
| Operating System | Paydroid Powered by Android 7.1 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Cortex A7 + ARM |
| Memory | 8GB eMMC Flash + 1GB DDR RAM | Optional: 16GB eMMC Flash + 2GB DDR RAM. Extended Micro SD card slot up to 128GB (OS 7.1) or 32GB (OS 5.1) |
| Card Readers | Chip & PIN | NFC Contactless | Magnetic Stripe |
| Cameras | 5MP Rear-Facing + 0.3MP Front Facing |
| Displays | 5'' IPS WXGA 720 x 1280 Pixels. Multi-Point Capacitive HD Touch Screen |
| Comms Configurations | 4G + WiFi (2.4GHz, optional 5GHz) + Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Battery | 5250mAh | 3.7V |
| Printer | 40 lines/sec | Paper roll outer diameter: 40mm |
| SIM / SAM | 1 x SIM + 2 x SAM | Optional: 2 x SIM + 1 x SAM |
| Positioning | GPS |
| Keys / Buttons | 3 Keys: Power ON/OFF | Volume+ | Volume- |
| Audio | 1 Buzzer | 1 Speaker | 1 Microphone |
| Ports | 1 Micro USB OTG | 6 PIN POGO PIN |
| Adapter | Input: 100 - 240V AC, 50Hz / 60Hz | Output: 5.0V DC, 2.0A |
| Physical | 175.7 * 78 * 57 mm, 458g |
| Environmental | -10°C ~ 50°C (14°F ~ 122°F) Operating Temperature. -20°C ~ 70°C (-4°F ~ 158°F) Storage Temperature. 5% ~ 96% Relative Humidity, Non-Condensing |
| Accessories | PS200 Pole Stand | Silicon Protective Sleeve | Leather Case + Shoulder Strap. L920-BC: Charging Base | 1 Power Port (Micro USB) | 155.2 * 83 * 42.6 mm. L920-BM: Charging Base + LAN | 1 RS232 (RJ45) | 1 Ethernet (RJ45) | 1 Power port (Micro USB) | 2USB (Host) | 178 * 84.2 * 43.7 mm. L920-BF: Charging Base + QR Scanner | 1 RS232 (RJ45) | 1 Ethernet (RJ45) | 1 Power port (Micro USB) | 2 USB (Host) | 220.5 * 87 * 71.5 mm. L920-BE: Charging + Wireless | WiFi (2.4GHz) + Bluetooth 4.0 | 1 RS232 (RJ45) | 1 Ethernet (RJ45) | 1 Power port (Micro USB) | 1 Micro USB (Device) | 1 USB (Host) | 178 * 84.2 * 43.7 mm |
| Certifications | PCI PTS 5.x SRED | EMV L1 & L2 | EMV Contactless L1 | Visa payWave | MasterCard Contactless | UPI qUICS | Amex ExpressPay | Discover D-PAS | JCB J/Speedy | Interac Flash | MasterCard TQM | Common.SECC UKCC | CE | RoHs | ATEX |
