Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra EM45 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 25identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer has 0.5 GHz more processor frequency than the Zebra EM45 handheld mobile computer (2.7 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer has 1,060 more processor model than the Zebra EM45 handheld mobile computer (6490 vs 5430). The Zebra EM45 handheld mobile computer has 34 MP more rear camera resolution (numeric) than the Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer (50 MP vs 16 MP). Display diagonal: 17 cm (6.7") on the Zebra EM45 handheld mobile computer, 15.2 cm (6") on the Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer. Display resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels on the Zebra EM45 handheld mobile computer, 1080 x 2160 pixels on the Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer.

  • Display diagonal
    • EM45 handheld mobile computer:17 cm (6.7")
    • TC78 handheld mobile computer:15.2 cm (6")
  • Display resolution
    • EM45 handheld mobile computer:2400 x 1080 pixels
    • TC78 handheld mobile computer:1080 x 2160 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • EM45 handheld mobile computer:2.2 GHz
    • TC78 handheld mobile computer:2.7 GHz
  • Processor model
    • EM45 handheld mobile computer:5430
    • TC78 handheld mobile computer:6490
  • Rear camera resolution (numeric)
    • EM45 handheld mobile computer:50 MP
    • TC78 handheld mobile computer:16 MP
  • Product colour
    • EM45 handheld mobile computer:Black
    • TC78 handheld mobile computer:Black, Yellow
  • International Protection (IP) code
    • EM45 handheld mobile computer:IP65, IP68
    • TC78 handheld mobile computer:IP65, IP67
  • Weight
    • EM45 handheld mobile computer:243 g
    • TC78 handheld mobile computer:349 g

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Comparison of EM45, TC78
70 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers17 cm (6.7")15.2 cm (6")
Display resolutionDiffers2400 x 1080 pixels1080 x 2160 pixels
DisplayLEDLED
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Display glass typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCorning Glass
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Flash memory128 GB128 GB
Flash memory typeKnown for oneUFSUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor familyQualcommQualcomm
Processor modelDiffers54306490
Number of cores88
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card typeNanoSIM + eSIMNanoSIM + eSIM
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one40-bit WEP, 104-bit WEP, AES-CCMP, EAP-AKA, EAP-GTC, EAP-PWD, EAP-SIM, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, PEAP, TKIP, WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-PersonalUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)YesYes
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GLONASSYesYes
BeiDouYesYes
GalileoYesYes
Camera1 differ
Built-in cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs50 MP16 MP
Rear camera aperture numberKnown for one1.9Unknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)8 MP8 MP
Front camera aperture numberKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum frame rateKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capture resolution (max)Known for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in flashKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersKnown for onestereoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Yellow
RFID readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Vibrating alertKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Drop proofKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP65, IP68IP65, IP67
Barcode readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Scanner typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1D/2D
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorYesYes
AccelerometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MagnetometerYesYes
Pressure sensorYesYes
Proximity sensorYesYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers243 g349 g
WidthDiffers80.5 mm85.8 mm
DepthDiffers10.7 mm28.4 mm
HeightDiffers170.7 mm176.8 mm
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C-20 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Technical detailsidentical
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection (air)Known for one15 kVUnknown — not stated by the source
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection (contact)Known for one8 kVUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers18.43 Wh4680 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source

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