Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra EC50 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC73 handheld mobile computer

38specifications compared
18differ
20identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC73 handheld mobile computer has 0.5 GHz more processor frequency than the Zebra EC50 handheld mobile computer (2.7 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Zebra TC73 handheld mobile computer has 0.2 more Bluetooth version than the Zebra EC50 handheld mobile computer (5.2 vs 5.0). The Zebra TC73 handheld mobile computer has 3 MP more rear camera resolution (numeric) than the Zebra EC50 handheld mobile computer (16 MP vs 13 MP). Only the Zebra TC73 handheld mobile computer has GPS (satellite). Only the Zebra EC50 handheld mobile computer has RFID reader.

Display diagonal
- EC50 handheld mobile computer:12.7 cm (5")
- TC73 handheld mobile computer:15.2 cm (6")
Display resolution
- EC50 handheld mobile computer:720 x 1280 pixels
- TC73 handheld mobile computer:1080 x 2160 pixels
Processor frequency
- EC50 handheld mobile computer:2.2 GHz
- TC73 handheld mobile computer:2.7 GHz
Processor model
- EC50 handheld mobile computer:SD660
- TC73 handheld mobile computer:6490
Bluetooth version
- EC50 handheld mobile computer:5.0
- TC73 handheld mobile computer:5.2
GPS (satellite)
- EC50 handheld mobile computer:No
- TC73 handheld mobile computer:Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)
- EC50 handheld mobile computer:13 MP
- TC73 handheld mobile computer:16 MP
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- EC50 handheld mobile computer:1
- TC73 handheld mobile computer:2

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Comparison of EC50, TC73
61 specifications	A Zebra EC50 handheld mobile computer Model EC50 View product	B Zebra TC73 handheld mobile computer Model TC73 View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	12.7 cm (5")	15.2 cm (6")
Display resolutionDiffers	720 x 1280 pixels	1080 x 2160 pixels
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen type	Capacitive	Capacitive
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
Display glass typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Corning Glass
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Flash memory	64 GB	64 GB
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.7 GHz
Processor family	Qualcomm	Qualcomm
Processor modelDiffers	SD660	6490
Number of cores	8	8
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 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 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.0	5.2
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)	Yes	Yes
Data network	Not supported	Not supported
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one	AES, EAP, EAP-TTLS, WPA, WPA2	Unknown — not stated by the source
GPS Performance1 differ
GPS (satellite)Differs	No	Yes
GLONASSKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
BeiDouKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
GalileoKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera1 differ
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs	13 MP	16 MP
Built-in flash	Yes	Yes
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 MP
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersKnown for one	Mono	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey, White	Black, Yellow
RFID readerDiffers	Yes	No
Drop proofKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeDiffers	IP67	IP65, IP67
Push-to-Talk (PTT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Barcode readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Phone functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Pressure sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Android	Android
Operating system versionKnown for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system upgradeableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	173 g	349 g
WidthDiffers	76 mm	85.8 mm
DepthDiffers	9.6 mm	28.4 mm
HeightDiffers	154.5 mm	176.8 mm
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%	5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 50 °C	-20 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C	-40 - 70 °C
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	3060 mAh	4680 mAh
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84713000	Unknown — not stated by the source

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