Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra MC9450 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 17identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra MC9450 handheld mobile computer has 3 GB more internal memory than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (6 GB vs 3 GB). The Zebra MC9450 handheld mobile computer has 96 GB more flash memory than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (128 GB vs 32 GB). The Zebra MC9450 handheld mobile computer has 0.6 GHz more processor frequency than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (2.4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). Only the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer has built-in camera. Display diagonal: 10.9 cm (4.3") on the Zebra MC9450 handheld mobile computer, 12.7 cm (5") on the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer.

  • Display diagonal
    • MC9450 handheld mobile computer:10.9 cm (4.3")
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:12.7 cm (5")
  • Display resolution
    • MC9450 handheld mobile computer:800 x 480 pixels
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:1280 x 720 pixels
  • Internal memory
    • MC9450 handheld mobile computer:6 GB
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:3 GB
  • Flash memory
    • MC9450 handheld mobile computer:128 GB
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:32 GB
  • Maximum memory card size
    • MC9450 handheld mobile computer:2 TB
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:128 GB
  • Processor frequency
    • MC9450 handheld mobile computer:2.4 GHz
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:1.8 GHz
  • Processor family
    • MC9450 handheld mobile computer:Qualcomm
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:Snapdragon
  • Processor model
    • MC9450 handheld mobile computer:4490
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:660

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Comparison of MC9450, TC21
70 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers10.9 cm (4.3")12.7 cm (5")
Display resolutionDiffers800 x 480 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Display glass typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB3 GB
Flash memoryDiffers128 GB32 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers2 TB128 GB
Processor3 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor familyDiffersQualcommSnapdragon
Processor modelDiffers4490660
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
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)
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.0
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEAP-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)Unknown — not stated by the source
SIM card typeKnown for oneNanoSIM + eSIMUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for one5GUnknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GPS Performanceidentical
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GLONASSKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BeiDouKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Built-in cameraDiffersNoYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 MP
Second cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SpeakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMono
Voice recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance2 differ
RFID readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Google Mobile Services (GMS) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Vibrating alertKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drop proofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP65, IP68IP67
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Push-to-Talk (PTT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationDiffersTAARoHS 2011/65/EU; 2015/863 REACH SVHC 1907/2006
Sensorsidentical
GyroscopeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Proximity sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MagnetometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
Operating system upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 h
Battery recharge time (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers743 g236 g
WidthDiffers88 mm79 mm
DepthDiffers240 mm13.7 mm
HeightDiffers189 mm158 mm
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 50 °C-10 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers7000 mAh3100 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84713000

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