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Zebra EM45 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 16identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra EM45 handheld mobile computer has 5 GB more internal memory than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (8 GB vs 3 GB). The Zebra EM45 handheld mobile computer has 96 GB more flash memory than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (128 GB vs 32 GB). The Zebra EM45 handheld mobile computer has 109 g more weight than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (243 g vs 134 g). Display diagonal: 17 cm (6.7") on the Zebra EM45 handheld mobile computer, 5.08 cm (2") on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer. Display resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels on the Zebra EM45 handheld mobile computer, 460 x 460 pixels on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer.

  • Display diagonal
    • EM45 handheld mobile computer:17 cm (6.7")
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:5.08 cm (2")
  • Display resolution
    • EM45 handheld mobile computer:2400 x 1080 pixels
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:460 x 460 pixels
  • Display
    • EM45 handheld mobile computer:LED
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:AMOLED
  • Internal memory
    • EM45 handheld mobile computer:8 GB
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:3 GB
  • Flash memory
    • EM45 handheld mobile computer:128 GB
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:32 GB
  • Speakers
    • EM45 handheld mobile computer:stereo
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:Yes
  • International Protection (IP) code
    • EM45 handheld mobile computer:IP65, IP68
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:IP65
  • Weight
    • EM45 handheld mobile computer:243 g
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:134 g

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Comparison of EM45, WS501
72 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers17 cm (6.7")5.08 cm (2")
Display resolutionDiffers2400 x 1080 pixels460 x 460 pixels
DisplayDiffersLEDAMOLED
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Display glass typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB3 GB
Flash memoryDiffers128 GB32 GB
Flash memory typeKnown for oneUFSUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash)Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor frequencyKnown for one2.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyQualcommQualcomm
Processor modelKnown for one5430Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coresKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQualcomm
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network3 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)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi bandDiffersTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)YesYes
SIM card typeKnown for oneNanoSIM + eSIMUnknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers40-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-PersonalEAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, PEAP, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11mc, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11w
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GLONASSKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BeiDouKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GalileoKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one50 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera aperture numberKnown for one1.9Unknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one8 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Audio1 differ
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersDiffersstereoYes
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 source1
Performance1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
RFID readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Vibrating alertKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Drop proofYesYes
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP65, IP68IP65
Barcode readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Scanner typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2D
Handle(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorYesYes
AccelerometerYesYes
MagnetometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Pressure sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Proximity sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers243 g134 g
WidthDiffers80.5 mm62 mm
DepthDiffers10.7 mm64 mm
HeightDiffers170.7 mm28 mm
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C-10 - 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 Wh1300 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source

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