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Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC52AX handheld mobile computer

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 31identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC52AX handheld mobile computer has 1 GB more internal memory than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (4 GB vs 3 GB). The Zebra TC52AX handheld mobile computer has 32 GB more flash memory than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (64 GB vs 32 GB). The Zebra TC52AX handheld mobile computer has 128 GB more maximum memory card size than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (256 GB vs 128 GB). Display resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels on the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer, 1920 x 1080 pixels on the Zebra TC52AX handheld mobile computer. Touch technology: Multi-touch on the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer, Dual-touch on the Zebra TC52AX handheld mobile computer.

  • Display resolution
    • 1280 x 720 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touch technology
    • Multi-touch
    • Dual-touch
  • Internal memory
    • 3 GB
    • 4 GB
  • Flash memory
    • 32 GB
    • 64 GB
  • Maximum memory card size
    • 128 GB
    • 256 GB
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.8 GHz
    • 2.45 GHz
  • Bluetooth version
    • 5.0
    • 5.1
  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Grey

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Zebra

TC21 handheld mobile computer

Model TC21

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Zebra

TC52AX handheld mobile computer

Model TC52AX

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Display2 differ
Display diagonal12.7 cm (5")12.7 cm (5")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
DisplayLEDLED
Touch technologyDiffersMulti-touchDual-touch
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Display glass typeGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Flash memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXCMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers128 GB256 GB
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.45 GHz
Processor familySnapdragonSnapdragon
Processor model660660
Processor manufacturerQualcommQualcomm
Number of cores88
Built-in processorYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 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), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.05.1
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)YesYes
Data networkKnown for oneEdge, GPRS, GSM, HSPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS
WCDMA bands supportedKnown for one850,900,1900,2100 MHz
GSM bands supportedKnown for one850,900,1800,1900 MHz
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYes
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneTAA, ARCore Google, Android Enterprise
Security algorithmsKnown for oneEAP-PWD, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-TKIP
Cameraidentical
Built-in cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)13 MP13 MP
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one5 MP
Auto focusKnown for oneYes
Built-in flashKnown for oneYes
Second cameraKnown for oneYes
Video recordingKnown for oneYes
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
SpeakersMonoMono
Voice recordingKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Barcode readerYesYes
Scanner type1D/2D1D/2D
E-mailKnown for oneYes
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)Known for oneYes
Vibrating alertYesYes
Drop proofYesYes
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP67IP65
LED indicatorsYesYes
RFID readerKnown for oneNo
Google Mobile Services (GMS) supportedKnown for oneYes
Push-to-Talk (PTT)Known for oneYes
CertificationKnown for oneRoHS 2011/65/EU; 2015/863 REACH SVHC 1907/2006
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorYesYes
AccelerometerYesYes
MagnetometerKnown for oneYes
Proximity sensorYesYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Operating system versionDiffers1011
Operating system upgradeableKnown for oneYes
Poweridentical
Fast chargingKnown for oneYes
Battery life (max)Known for one10 h
Battery recharge time (off)Known for one4 h
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers236 g260 g
WidthDiffers79 mm75.5 mm
DepthDiffers13.7 mm159 mm
HeightDiffers158 mm18.6 mm
Operational conditions2 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)Differs-30 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Technical detailsidentical
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection (air)Known for one15 kV
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection (contact)Known for one8 kV
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers3100 mAh4150 mAh
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8471300084713000
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneYes
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for oneYes
GLONASSKnown for oneYes
BeiDouKnown for oneYes

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