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Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 20identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer has 5 GB more internal memory than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (8 GB vs 3 GB). The Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer has 96 GB more flash memory than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (128 GB vs 32 GB). The Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer has 0.9 GHz more processor frequency than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (2.7 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). Only the Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer has RFID reader. Display diagonal: 12.7 cm (5") on the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer, 15.2 cm (6") on the Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer.

  • Display diagonal
    • 12.7 cm (5")
    • 15.2 cm (6")
  • Display resolution
    • 1280 x 720 pixels
    • 1080 x 2160 pixels
  • Internal memory
    • 3 GB
    • 8 GB
  • Flash memory
    • 32 GB
    • 128 GB
  • Maximum memory card size
    • 128 GB
    • 2 TB
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.8 GHz
    • 2.7 GHz
  • Processor model
    • 660
    • 6490
  • Bluetooth version
    • 5.0
    • 5.2

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Zebra

TC21 handheld mobile computer

Model TC21

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Zebra

TC53 handheld mobile computer

Model TC53

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Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers12.7 cm (5")15.2 cm (6")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1080 x 2160 pixels
DisplayKnown for oneLED
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Display glass typeGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Display brightnessKnown for one600 cd/m²
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB8 GB
Flash memoryDiffers32 GB128 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXCMicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers128 GB2 TB
Processor2 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor familyKnown for oneSnapdragon
Processor modelDiffers6606490
Processor manufacturerQualcommQualcomm
Number of coresKnown for one8
Built-in processorYesYes
Network3 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), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.05.2
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)YesYes
Security algorithmsDiffersEAP-PWD, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-TKIPEAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, WEP, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-TKIP, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-SAE
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYes
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneYes
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for oneYes
GLONASSKnown for oneYes
BeiDouKnown for oneYes
Camera1 differ
Built-in cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs13 MP16 MP
Second cameraKnown for oneYes
Video recordingYesYes
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one8 MP
Built-in flashKnown for oneYes
Audio1 differ
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
SpeakersDiffersMonostereo
Voice recordingKnown for oneYes
Noise-cancelingKnown for oneYes
Number of microphonesKnown for one3
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Barcode readerYesYes
RFID readerDiffersNoYes
Scanner typeKnown for one1D/2D
Google Mobile Services (GMS) supportedKnown for oneYes
Vibrating alertKnown for oneYes
Drop proofKnown for oneYes
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP67
LED indicatorsKnown 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
GyroscopeYesYes
Proximity sensorYesYes
MagnetometerKnown for oneYes
Pressure sensorKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Operating system versionKnown for one10
Operating system upgradeableKnown for oneYes
Poweridentical
Battery life (max)Known for one10 h
Battery recharge time (off)Known for one4 h
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers236 g293 g
WidthDiffers79 mm77.3 mm
DepthDiffers13.7 mm16.8 mm
HeightDiffers158 mm164.8 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
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers3100 mAh4680 mAh
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84713000

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