Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC26 handheld mobile computer

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 32identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer has 3 g more weight than the Zebra TC26 handheld mobile computer (239 g vs 236 g). The Zebra TC26 handheld mobile computer has 2 mm more height than the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer (158 mm vs 156 mm). The Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer has 100 mAh more battery capacity than the Zebra TC26 handheld mobile computer (3400 mAh vs 3300 mAh). Display resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels on the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer, 720 x 1280 pixels on the Zebra TC26 handheld mobile computer. Processor family: Snapdragon on the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer, Qualcomm on the Zebra TC26 handheld mobile computer.

  • Display resolution
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:1280 x 720 pixels
    • TC26 handheld mobile computer:720 x 1280 pixels
  • Processor family
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:Snapdragon
    • TC26 handheld mobile computer:Qualcomm
  • Processor model
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:660
    • TC26 handheld mobile computer:SD660
  • Product colour
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:Black, White
    • TC26 handheld mobile computer:Black
  • Weight
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:239 g
    • TC26 handheld mobile computer:236 g
  • Height
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:156 mm
    • TC26 handheld mobile computer:158 mm
  • Battery capacity
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:3400 mAh
    • TC26 handheld mobile computer:3300 mAh

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Comparison of TC21-HC, TC26
56 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonal12.7 cm (5")12.7 cm (5")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels720 x 1280 pixels
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Display glass typeKnown for oneGorilla GlassUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory3 GB3 GB
Flash memory32 GB32 GB
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card size128 GB128 GB
Processor2 differ
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 GHz
Processor familyDiffersSnapdragonQualcomm
Processor modelDiffers660SD660
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneQualcommUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of coresKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
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 version5.05.0
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)YesYes
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE, UMTS
GSM bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850,900,1800,1900 MHz
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneEAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, WEP, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-TKIP, WPA3-EAP, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-SAEUnknown — not stated by the source
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GLONASSKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Built-in cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)13 MP13 MP
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)5 MP5 MP
Video recordingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Performance1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
RFID readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Drop proofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
International Protection (IP) codeIP67IP67
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorYesYes
AccelerometerYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Proximity sensorYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Operating system version1111
Operating system upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers239 g236 g
Width79 mm79 mm
Depth13.7 mm13.7 mm
HeightDiffers156 mm158 mm
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)-10 - 50 °C-10 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-30 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers3400 mAh3300 mAh
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Voice recordingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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