Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra TC15 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer

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

Key differences

The Zebra TC15 handheld mobile computer has 1 GB more internal memory than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (4 GB vs 3 GB). The Zebra TC15 handheld mobile computer has 35 more processor model than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (695 vs 660). The Zebra TC15 handheld mobile computer has 0.1 more Bluetooth version than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (5.1 vs 5.0). Only the Zebra TC15 handheld mobile computer has RFID reader. Display diagonal: 16.5 cm (6.5") on the Zebra TC15 handheld mobile computer, 12.7 cm (5") on the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer.

  • Display diagonal
    • TC15 handheld mobile computer:16.5 cm (6.5")
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:12.7 cm (5")
  • Display resolution
    • TC15 handheld mobile computer:720 x 1600 pixels
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:1280 x 720 pixels
  • Internal memory
    • TC15 handheld mobile computer:4 GB
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:3 GB
  • Processor model
    • TC15 handheld mobile computer:695
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:660
  • Bluetooth version
    • TC15 handheld mobile computer:5.1
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:5.0
  • RFID reader
    • TC15 handheld mobile computer:Yes
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:No
  • Operating system version
    • TC15 handheld mobile computer:11
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:10
  • Weight
    • TC15 handheld mobile computer:266 g
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:236 g

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Comparison of TC15, TC21
74 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers16.5 cm (6.5")12.7 cm (5")
Display resolutionDiffers720 x 1600 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Display glass typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass
Display brightnessKnown for one450 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Processor1 differ
Processor frequency1.8 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor familySnapdragonSnapdragon
Processor modelDiffers695660
Processor manufacturerQualcommQualcomm
Number of coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
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)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.15.0
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Data networkKnown for one5G, GSM, LTE, UMTSUnknown — not stated by the source
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)YesYes
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GLONASSYesYes
BeiDouYesYes
Cameraidentical
Built-in cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)13 MP13 MP
Second cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one5 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in flashKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
SpeakersMonoMono
Voice recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Barcode readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RFID readerDiffersYesNo
Scanner typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1D/2D
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) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP67
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Push-to-Talk (PTT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS 2011/65/EU; 2015/863 REACH SVHC 1907/2006
Phone functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AccelerometerYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Proximity sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Operating system versionDiffers1110
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
WeightDiffers266 g236 g
WidthDiffers78.6 mm79 mm
DepthDiffers14.2 mm13.7 mm
HeightDiffers175.8 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 capacityDiffers5000 mAh3100 mAh
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84713000

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