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Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra HC55 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 19identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra HC55 handheld mobile computer has 5 GB more internal memory than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (8 GB vs 3 GB). The Zebra HC55 handheld mobile computer has 96 GB more flash memory than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (128 GB vs 32 GB). The Zebra HC55 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 HC55 handheld mobile computer, 12.7 cm (5") on the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer. Display resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels on the Zebra HC55 handheld mobile computer, 1280 x 720 pixels on the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer.

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

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Zebra

HC55 handheld mobile computer

Model HC55

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Zebra

TC21 handheld mobile computer

Model TC21

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Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers15.2 cm (6")12.7 cm (5")
Display resolutionDiffers1080 x 2160 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
DisplayLEDLED
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Display glass typeDiffersCorning GlassGorilla Glass
Display brightnessKnown for one450 cd/m²
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB3 GB
Flash memoryDiffers128 GB32 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers2 TB128 GB
Flash memory typeKnown for oneUFS
Processor4 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor familyDiffersQualcommSnapdragon
Processor modelDiffers5430660
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneQualcomm
Number of coresDiffers68
Built-in processorKnown for oneYes
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)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
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)
SIM card typeKnown for oneNanoSIM + eSIM
Data networkKnown for one2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYes
MU-MIMOKnown for oneYes
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneYes
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)YesYes
GLONASSYesYes
BeiDouYesYes
GalileoKnown for oneYes
Camera1 differ
Built-in cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs16 MP13 MP
Second cameraKnown for oneYes
Video recordingKnown for oneYes
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one5 MP
Audio1 differ
Built-in microphoneYesYes
SpeakersDiffersYesMono
Voice recordingKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlue, WhiteBlack
Barcode readerYesYes
RFID readerKnown for oneNo
Scanner type1D/2D1D/2D
Google Mobile Services (GMS) supportedKnown for oneYes
Vibrating alertYesYes
Drop proofYesYes
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP65, IP68IP67
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYes
Push-to-Talk (PTT)Known for oneYes
CertificationKnown for oneRoHS 2011/65/EU; 2015/863 REACH SVHC 1907/2006
Phone functionKnown for oneYes
VoIPKnown for oneYes
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneYes
AccelerometerKnown for oneYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneYes
Proximity sensorKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Operating system versionKnown for one10
Operating system upgradeableKnown for oneYes
Poweridentical
Battery life (max)Known for one10 h
Battery recharge time (off)Known for one4 h
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers242 g236 g
WidthDiffers76.3 mm79 mm
DepthDiffers12.5 mm13.7 mm
HeightDiffers165 mm158 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 capacityDiffers14.63 Wh3100 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84713000
Technical detailsidentical
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection (air)Known for one15 kV
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection (contact)Known for one8 kV

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