Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Activities - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Exit and restructuring charges, incurred life to date	$ 51
Zebra Legacy
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Exit and restructuring charges, incurred life to date	11
Exit and restructuring charges	2
Enterprise Solutions
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Exit and restructuring charges, incurred life to date	40
Exit and restructuring charges	$ 4
Scenario, Forecast | Zebra Legacy
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Exit and restructuring charges		$ 10
Scenario, Forecast | Enterprise Business
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Exit and restructuring charges		$ 20