Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra HC55 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC73 handheld mobile computer

39specifications compared
18differ
21identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra HC55 handheld mobile computer has 4 GB more internal memory than the Zebra TC73 handheld mobile computer (8 GB vs 4 GB). The Zebra HC55 handheld mobile computer has 64 GB more flash memory than the Zebra TC73 handheld mobile computer (128 GB vs 64 GB). The Zebra TC73 handheld mobile computer has 0.6 GHz more processor frequency than the Zebra HC55 handheld mobile computer (2.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). Only the Zebra HC55 handheld mobile computer has barcode reader. Only the Zebra HC55 handheld mobile computer has phone function.

Internal memory
- HC55 handheld mobile computer:8 GB
- TC73 handheld mobile computer:4 GB
Flash memory
- HC55 handheld mobile computer:128 GB
- TC73 handheld mobile computer:64 GB
Processor frequency
- HC55 handheld mobile computer:2.1 GHz
- TC73 handheld mobile computer:2.7 GHz
Processor model
- HC55 handheld mobile computer:5430
- TC73 handheld mobile computer:6490
Number of cores
- HC55 handheld mobile computer:6
- TC73 handheld mobile computer:8
Data network
- HC55 handheld mobile computer:2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
- TC73 handheld mobile computer:Not supported
Front camera resolution (numeric)
- HC55 handheld mobile computer:5 MP
- TC73 handheld mobile computer:8 MP
Product colour
- HC55 handheld mobile computer:Blue, White
- TC73 handheld mobile computer:Black, Yellow

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Comparison of HC55, TC73
68 specifications	A Zebra HC55 handheld mobile computer Model HC55 View product	B Zebra TC73 handheld mobile computer Model TC73 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
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen type	Capacitive	Capacitive
Display brightnessKnown for one	450 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display glass type	Corning Glass	Corning Glass
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Flash memoryDiffers	128 GB	64 GB
Flash memory typeKnown for one	UFS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	2 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.7 GHz
Processor family	Qualcomm	Qualcomm
Processor modelDiffers	5430	6490
Number of coresDiffers	6	8
Network2 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), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.2	5.2
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)	Yes	Yes
SIM card typeKnown for one	NanoSIM + eSIM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkDiffers	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	Not supported
Antenna typeKnown for one	2x2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one	40-bit WEP, 104-bit WEP, AES-CCMP, EAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP, TKIP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal	Unknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMOKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GPS Performanceidentical
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GLONASS	Yes	Yes
BeiDou	Yes	Yes
Galileo	Yes	Yes
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera1 differ
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)	16 MP	16 MP
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	5 MP	8 MP
Built-in flashKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Performance4 differ
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	Black, Yellow
Barcode readerDiffers	Yes	No
Scanner typeKnown for one	1D/2D	Unknown — not stated by the source
Phone functionDiffers	Yes	No
Vibrating alertKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drop proofKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeDiffers	IP65, IP68	IP65, IP67
VoIPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RFID readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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
Technical detailsidentical
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection (air)Known for one	15 kV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection (contact)Known for one	8 kV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	14.63 Wh	4680 mAh
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
GyroscopeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
MagnetometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Pressure sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Proximity sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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