Short version: This 2025 guide compares the best POS terminals for small businesses in the UAE, including Android smart POS and Windows touch POS. We cover pricing, features, and setup tips so you can choose confidently.

Table of Contents

1. Android vs Windows: which POS fits small stores?
2. Must‑have features in 2025
3. Recommended hardware bundles
4. Budget & total cost of ownership
5. Setup checklist & next steps

1) Android vs Windows: which POS fits small stores?

Android smart POS (all‑in‑one with printer/card reader) is compact, affordable and app‑friendly—great for cafés, kiosks and boutiques. See Smart POS Terminals.

Windows touch POS offers broader software compatibility and stronger peripherals—ideal for supermarkets and restaurants. Explore Windows POS Terminals.

2) Must‑have features in 2025

• Dual display / customer screen for faster checkout
• Integrated thermal receipt printing
• Barcode support (1D/2D scanners) + inventory sync
• Cloud backups, role‑based access, VAT‑ready reports
• Local warranty and UAE‑wide delivery

3) Recommended hardware bundles

• Starter retail pack: Android smart POS + 2D scanner + cash drawer
• Restaurant pack: Windows POS + kitchen receipt printer + power adapters
• Grocery pack: Windows POS + hands‑free scanner + combo kit

4) Budget & total cost of ownership

Consider device price + software subscription + peripherals (label rolls, ribbons) + support. Avoid the cheapest hardware if uptime matters.

5) Setup checklist & next steps

1. Pick platform (Android vs Windows) and peripherals
2. Confirm app compatibility (IVEPOS, Loyverse, Sunmi, etc.)
3. Plan data migration & user roles
4. Order with UAE warranty and after‑sales support

Need a recommendation? Contact NEOTECH or browse POS terminals. For restaurants, see Restaurant POS Packages; for mobility, check Mobile Receipt Printers.