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Zebra HC55 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 23identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer has 150 cd/m² more display brightness than the Zebra HC55 handheld mobile computer (600 cd/m² vs 450 cd/m²). The Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer has 0.6 GHz more processor frequency than the Zebra HC55 handheld mobile computer (2.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer has 1,060 more processor model than the Zebra HC55 handheld mobile computer (6490 vs 5430). Display glass type: Corning Glass on the Zebra HC55 handheld mobile computer, Gorilla Glass on the Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer. Speakers: Yes on the Zebra HC55 handheld mobile computer, stereo on the Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer.

  • Display brightness
    • HC55 handheld mobile computer:450 cd/m²
    • TC53 handheld mobile computer:600 cd/m²
  • Display glass type
    • HC55 handheld mobile computer:Corning Glass
    • TC53 handheld mobile computer:Gorilla Glass
  • Processor frequency
    • HC55 handheld mobile computer:2.1 GHz
    • TC53 handheld mobile computer:2.7 GHz
  • Processor model
    • HC55 handheld mobile computer:5430
    • TC53 handheld mobile computer:6490
  • Front camera resolution (numeric)
    • HC55 handheld mobile computer:5 MP
    • TC53 handheld mobile computer:8 MP
  • Speakers
    • HC55 handheld mobile computer:Yes
    • TC53 handheld mobile computer:stereo
  • Product colour
    • HC55 handheld mobile computer:Blue, White
    • TC53 handheld mobile computer:Black
  • Weight
    • HC55 handheld mobile computer:242 g
    • TC53 handheld mobile computer:293 g

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Comparison of HC55, TC53
75 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonal15.2 cm (6")15.2 cm (6")
Display resolution1080 x 2160 pixels1080 x 2160 pixels
DisplayKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Display brightnessDiffers450 cd/m²600 cd/m²
Display glass typeDiffersCorning GlassGorilla Glass
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Flash memory128 GB128 GB
Flash memory typeKnown for oneUFSUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card size2 TB2 TB
Processor2 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor familyKnown for oneQualcommUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers54306490
Number of coresKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQualcomm
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 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), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)YesYes
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)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-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, WEP, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-TKIP, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-SAE
MU-MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GPS Performanceidentical
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
Camera1 differ
Built-in cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)16 MP16 MP
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs5 MP8 MP
Built-in flashKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio1 differ
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersDiffersYesstereo
Noise-cancelingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlue, WhiteBlack
Barcode readerYesYes
Scanner typeKnown for one1D/2DUnknown — not stated by the source
Phone functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Vibrating alertKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Drop proofKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP65, IP68Unknown — not stated by the source
VoIPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RFID readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers242 g293 g
WidthDiffers76.3 mm77.3 mm
DepthDiffers12.5 mm16.8 mm
HeightDiffers165 mm164.8 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
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 capacityDiffers14.63 Wh4680 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
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
MagnetometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Pressure sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Proximity sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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