Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra HC25 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 19identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra HC25 handheld mobile computer has 3 GB more internal memory than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (6 GB vs 3 GB). The Zebra HC25 handheld mobile computer has 32 GB more flash memory than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (64 GB vs 32 GB). The Zebra HC25 handheld mobile computer has 0.3 GHz more processor frequency than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (2.1 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). Display diagonal: 15.2 cm (6") on the Zebra HC25 handheld mobile computer, 12.7 cm (5") on the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer. Display resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels on the Zebra HC25 handheld mobile computer, 1280 x 720 pixels on the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer.

  • Display diagonal
    • HC25 handheld mobile computer:15.2 cm (6")
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:12.7 cm (5")
  • Display resolution
    • HC25 handheld mobile computer:1080 x 2160 pixels
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:1280 x 720 pixels
  • Display glass type
    • HC25 handheld mobile computer:Corning Glass
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:Gorilla Glass
  • Internal memory
    • HC25 handheld mobile computer:6 GB
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:3 GB
  • Flash memory
    • HC25 handheld mobile computer:64 GB
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:32 GB
  • Maximum memory card size
    • HC25 handheld mobile computer:2 TB
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:128 GB
  • Processor frequency
    • HC25 handheld mobile computer:2.1 GHz
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:1.8 GHz
  • Processor family
    • HC25 handheld mobile computer:Qualcomm
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:Snapdragon

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Comparison of HC25, TC21
79 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers15.2 cm (6")12.7 cm (5")
Display resolutionDiffers1080 x 2160 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Display glass typeDiffersCorning GlassGorilla Glass
Display brightnessKnown for one450 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB3 GB
Flash memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers2 TB128 GB
Flash memory typeKnown for oneUFSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor familyDiffersQualcommSnapdragon
Processor modelDiffers5430660
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQualcomm
Number of coresDiffers68
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network3 differ
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)
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.25.0
Security algorithmsDiffers40-bit WEP, 104-bit WEP, AES-CCMP, EAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP, TKIP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-PersonalEAP-PWD, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-TKIP
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
SIM card typeKnown for oneNanoSIM + eSIMUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for one2G, 3G, 4G, 5GUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GalileoKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs16 MP13 MP
Second cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio1 differ
SpeakersDiffersYesMono
Voice recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlue, WhiteBlack
RFID readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Google Mobile Services (GMS) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP65, IP68IP67
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Push-to-Talk (PTT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS 2011/65/EU; 2015/863 REACH SVHC 1907/2006
Phone functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VoIPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Proximity sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
Operating system upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 h
Battery recharge time (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers239 g236 g
WidthDiffers76.3 mm79 mm
DepthDiffers12.5 mm13.7 mm
HeightDiffers165 mm158 mm
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers14.63 Wh3100 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84713000
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

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