Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra HC50 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer

33specifications compared
12differ
21identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer has 0.6 GHz more processor frequency than the Zebra HC50 handheld mobile computer (2.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer has 1,060 more processor model than the Zebra HC50 handheld mobile computer (6490 vs 5430). The Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer has 107 g more weight than the Zebra HC50 handheld mobile computer (349 g vs 242 g). Only the Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer has GPS (satellite). Product colour: Blue on the Zebra HC50 handheld mobile computer, Black, Yellow on the Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer.

Processor frequency
- HC50 handheld mobile computer:2.1 GHz
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:2.7 GHz
Processor model
- HC50 handheld mobile computer:5430
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:6490
GPS (satellite)
- HC50 handheld mobile computer:No
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:Yes
Product colour
- HC50 handheld mobile computer:Blue
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:Black, Yellow
International Protection (IP) code
- HC50 handheld mobile computer:IP65, IP68
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:IP65, IP67
Weight
- HC50 handheld mobile computer:242 g
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:349 g
Width
- HC50 handheld mobile computer:76.3 mm
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:85.8 mm
Depth
- HC50 handheld mobile computer:12.5 mm
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:28.4 mm

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Comparison of HC50, TC78
58 specifications	A Zebra HC50 handheld mobile computer Model HC50 View product	B Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer Model TC78 View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	15.2 cm (6")	15.2 cm (6")
Display resolution	1080 x 2160 pixels	1080 x 2160 pixels
Display	LED	LED
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen type	Capacitive	Capacitive
Display glass type	Corning Glass	Corning Glass
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	450 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Flash memory	128 GB	128 GB
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	2 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.7 GHz
Processor family	Qualcomm	Qualcomm
Processor modelDiffers	5430	6490
Number of coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 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), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
SIM card typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NanoSIM + eSIM
Data network	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	5.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Yes	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
Cameraidentical
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)	16 MP	16 MP
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
Built-in flashKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Black, Yellow
Barcode readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Scanner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1D/2D
International Protection (IP) codeDiffers	IP65, IP68	IP65, IP67
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
GyroscopeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Pressure sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Android	Android
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	242 g	349 g
WidthDiffers	76.3 mm	85.8 mm
DepthDiffers	12.5 mm	28.4 mm
HeightDiffers	165 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	3800 mAh	4680 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphonesKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersKnown for one	stereo	Unknown — not stated by the source

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