Scandit says version 5.0 of its software includes the following improvements:

Speed: In batch scan speed tests, SDK 5.0 offers equivalent or better performance than leading dedicated barcode scanners.

Range: It can scan a code at distances up to 240 cm.

Angle: The newest release can read a barcode at up to an 80-degree side angle.

Localization: Using the processing powers of both the CPU and GPU of a smartphone, SDK 5.0 is able to localize and track multiple codes at once.

Battery life: On the Samsung Galaxy S7, SDK 5.0 can run 15 hours and more than 9000 scans on a single charge.

Supported devices: SDK 5.0 can be used to develop apps on a variety of devices such as Google Glass and Microsoft HoloLens, as well as drones and robots.

Source: Scandit