Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra TC15 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer

24specifications compared
12differ
12identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC15 handheld mobile computer has 1 GB more internal memory than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (4 GB vs 3 GB). The Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer has 0.2 more Bluetooth version than the Zebra TC15 handheld mobile computer (5.3 vs 5.1). The Zebra TC15 handheld mobile computer has 132 g more weight than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (266 g vs 134 g). Display diagonal: 16.5 cm (6.5") on the Zebra TC15 handheld mobile computer, 5.08 cm (2") on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer. Display resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels on the Zebra TC15 handheld mobile computer, 460 x 460 pixels on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer.

Display diagonal
- TC15 handheld mobile computer:16.5 cm (6.5")
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:5.08 cm (2")
Display resolution
- TC15 handheld mobile computer:720 x 1600 pixels
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:460 x 460 pixels
Internal memory
- TC15 handheld mobile computer:4 GB
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:3 GB
Processor family
- TC15 handheld mobile computer:Snapdragon
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:Qualcomm
Bluetooth version
- TC15 handheld mobile computer:5.1
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:5.3
Speakers
- TC15 handheld mobile computer:Mono
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:Yes
Weight
- TC15 handheld mobile computer:266 g
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:134 g
Width
- TC15 handheld mobile computer:78.6 mm
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:62 mm

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Comparison of TC15, WS501
63 specifications	A Zebra TC15 handheld mobile computer Model TC15 View product	B Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer Model WS501 View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	16.5 cm (6.5")	5.08 cm (2")
Display resolutionDiffers	720 x 1600 pixels	460 x 460 pixels
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	450 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMOLED
Display glass typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gorilla Glass
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	3 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MicroSD (TransFlash)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyKnown for one	1.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyDiffers	Snapdragon	Qualcomm
Processor modelKnown for one	695	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.1	5.3
Data networkKnown for one	5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x2
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11mc, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11w
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Security algorithmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, PEAP, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GLONASSKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
BeiDouKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	13 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	5 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in flashKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of microphonesKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersDiffers	Mono	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	1 W	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	1
Performanceidentical
RFID readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Phone functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Barcode readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Scanner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2D
Drop proofKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Handle(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP65
Sensorsidentical
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system versionKnown for one	11	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	266 g	134 g
WidthDiffers	78.6 mm	62 mm
DepthDiffers	14.2 mm	64 mm
HeightDiffers	175.8 mm	28 mm
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	5000 mAh	1300 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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