Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra HC50 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 17identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra HC50 handheld mobile computer has 5 GB more internal memory than the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer (8 GB vs 3 GB). The Zebra HC50 handheld mobile computer has 96 GB more flash memory than the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer (128 GB vs 32 GB). The Zebra HC50 handheld mobile computer has 4,770 more processor model than the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer (5430 vs 660). Display diagonal: 15.2 cm (6") on the Zebra HC50 handheld mobile computer, 12.7 cm (5") on the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer. Display resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels on the Zebra HC50 handheld mobile computer, 1280 x 720 pixels on the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer.

  • Display diagonal
    • HC50 handheld mobile computer:15.2 cm (6")
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:12.7 cm (5")
  • Display resolution
    • HC50 handheld mobile computer:1080 x 2160 pixels
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:1280 x 720 pixels
  • Display glass type
    • HC50 handheld mobile computer:Corning Glass
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:Gorilla Glass
  • Internal memory
    • HC50 handheld mobile computer:8 GB
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:3 GB
  • Flash memory
    • HC50 handheld mobile computer:128 GB
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:32 GB
  • Maximum memory card size
    • HC50 handheld mobile computer:2 TB
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:128 GB
  • Processor family
    • HC50 handheld mobile computer:Qualcomm
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:Snapdragon
  • Processor model
    • HC50 handheld mobile computer:5430
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:660

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Comparison of HC50, TC21-HC
56 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers15.2 cm (6")12.7 cm (5")
Display resolutionDiffers1080 x 2160 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Display glass typeDiffersCorning GlassGorilla Glass
DisplayKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one450 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB3 GB
Flash memoryDiffers128 GB32 GB
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers2 TB128 GB
Processor2 differ
Processor familyDiffersQualcommSnapdragon
Processor modelDiffers5430660
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQualcomm
Number of coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Processor frequencyKnown for one2.1 GHzUnknown — 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), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.25.0
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)YesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, WEP, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-TKIP, WPA3-EAP, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-SAE
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Built-in cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs16 MP13 MP
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 MP
Video recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Voice recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of microphonesKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersKnown for onestereoUnknown — not stated by the source
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 colourDiffersBlueBlack, White
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP65, IP68IP67
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorYesYes
AccelerometerYesYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Proximity sensorYesYes
MagnetometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Operating system versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers242 g239 g
WidthDiffers76.3 mm79 mm
DepthDiffers12.5 mm13.7 mm
HeightDiffers165 mm156 mm
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)-10 - 50 °C-10 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers3800 mAh3400 mAh
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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