Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra HC55 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 24identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC78 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 TC78 handheld mobile computer has 1,060 more processor model than the Zebra HC55 handheld mobile computer (6490 vs 5430). The Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer has 2 more cores than the Zebra HC55 handheld mobile computer (8 vs 6). Data network: 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G on the Zebra HC55 handheld mobile computer, Not supported on the Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer. Product colour: Blue, White on the Zebra HC55 handheld mobile computer, Black, Yellow on the Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer.

  • Processor frequency
    • HC55 handheld mobile computer:2.1 GHz
    • TC78 handheld mobile computer:2.7 GHz
  • Processor model
    • HC55 handheld mobile computer:5430
    • TC78 handheld mobile computer:6490
  • Number of cores
    • HC55 handheld mobile computer:6
    • TC78 handheld mobile computer:8
  • Data network
    • HC55 handheld mobile computer:2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
    • TC78 handheld mobile computer:Not supported
  • Front camera resolution (numeric)
    • HC55 handheld mobile computer:5 MP
    • TC78 handheld mobile computer:8 MP
  • Product colour
    • HC55 handheld mobile computer:Blue, White
    • TC78 handheld mobile computer:Black, Yellow
  • International Protection (IP) code
    • HC55 handheld mobile computer:IP65, IP68
    • TC78 handheld mobile computer:IP65, IP67
  • Weight
    • HC55 handheld mobile computer:242 g
    • TC78 handheld mobile computer:349 g

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Comparison of HC55, TC78
67 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal15.2 cm (6")15.2 cm (6")
Display resolution1080 x 2160 pixels1080 x 2160 pixels
DisplayLEDLED
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Display brightnessKnown for one450 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display glass typeCorning GlassCorning 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 sizeKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor familyQualcommQualcomm
Processor modelDiffers54306490
Number of coresDiffers68
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), 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 oneTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card typeNanoSIM + eSIMNanoSIM + eSIM
Data networkDiffers2G, 3G, 4G, 5GNot supported
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one40-bit WEP, 104-bit WEP, AES-CCMP, EAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP, TKIP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-PersonalUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GPS Performanceidentical
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GLONASSYesYes
BeiDouYesYes
GalileoYesYes
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlue, WhiteBlack, Yellow
Barcode readerYesYes
Scanner type1D/2D1D/2D
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) codeDiffersIP65, IP68IP65, IP67
VoIPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers242 g349 g
WidthDiffers76.3 mm85.8 mm
DepthDiffers12.5 mm28.4 mm
HeightDiffers165 mm176.8 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
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorKnown 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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