Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra EC50 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra HC20 handheld mobile computer

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 22identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra HC20 handheld mobile computer has 2 GB more internal memory than the Zebra EC50 handheld mobile computer (6 GB vs 4 GB). The Zebra EC50 handheld mobile computer has 0.1 GHz more processor frequency than the Zebra HC20 handheld mobile computer (2.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Zebra HC20 handheld mobile computer has 0.2 more Bluetooth version than the Zebra EC50 handheld mobile computer (5.2 vs 5.0). Display diagonal: 12.7 cm (5") on the Zebra EC50 handheld mobile computer, 15.2 cm (6") on the Zebra HC20 handheld mobile computer. Display resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels on the Zebra EC50 handheld mobile computer, 1080 x 2160 pixels on the Zebra HC20 handheld mobile computer.

  • Display diagonal
    • EC50 handheld mobile computer:12.7 cm (5")
    • HC20 handheld mobile computer:15.2 cm (6")
  • Display resolution
    • EC50 handheld mobile computer:720 x 1280 pixels
    • HC20 handheld mobile computer:1080 x 2160 pixels
  • Internal memory
    • EC50 handheld mobile computer:4 GB
    • HC20 handheld mobile computer:6 GB
  • Maximum memory card size
    • EC50 handheld mobile computer:128 GB
    • HC20 handheld mobile computer:2 TB
  • Processor frequency
    • EC50 handheld mobile computer:2.2 GHz
    • HC20 handheld mobile computer:2.1 GHz
  • Processor model
    • EC50 handheld mobile computer:SD660
    • HC20 handheld mobile computer:5430
  • Bluetooth version
    • EC50 handheld mobile computer:5.0
    • HC20 handheld mobile computer:5.2
  • Rear camera resolution (numeric)
    • EC50 handheld mobile computer:13 MP
    • HC20 handheld mobile computer:16 MP

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Comparison of EC50, HC20
57 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers12.7 cm (5")15.2 cm (6")
Display resolutionDiffers720 x 1280 pixels1080 x 2160 pixels
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 cd/m²
Display glass typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCorning Glass
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Flash memory64 GB64 GB
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers128 GB2 TB
Processor2 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor familyQualcommQualcomm
Processor modelDiffersSD6605430
Number of coresKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.05.2
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)YesYes
Data networkNot supportedNot supported
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneAES, EAP, EAP-TTLS, WPA, WPA2Unknown — not stated by the source
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)NoNo
Camera1 differ
Built-in cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs13 MP16 MP
Built-in flashKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Built-in microphoneYesYes
SpeakersDiffersMonostereo
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Grey, WhiteBlue
RFID readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Drop proofKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP67IP65, IP68
Push-to-Talk (PTT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorYesYes
AccelerometerYesYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MagnetometerYesYes
Proximity sensorYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Operating system versionKnown for one10Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers173 g239 g
WidthDiffers76 mm76.3 mm
DepthDiffers9.6 mm12.5 mm
HeightDiffers154.5 mm165 mm
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)-10 - 50 °C-10 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers3060 mAh3800 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84713000Unknown — not stated by the source

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