Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC57x handheld mobile computer

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 32identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC57x handheld mobile computer has 1 GB more internal memory than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (4 GB vs 3 GB). The Zebra TC57x handheld mobile computer has 128 GB more maximum memory card size than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (256 GB vs 128 GB). The Zebra TC57x handheld mobile computer has 0.65 GHz more processor frequency than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (2.45 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). Display resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels on the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer, 1920 x 1080 pixels on the Zebra TC57x handheld mobile computer. Touch technology: Multi-touch on the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer, Dual-touch on the Zebra TC57x handheld mobile computer.

  • Display resolution
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:1280 x 720 pixels
    • TC57x handheld mobile computer:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touch technology
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:Multi-touch
    • TC57x handheld mobile computer:Dual-touch
  • Internal memory
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:3 GB
    • TC57x handheld mobile computer:4 GB
  • Maximum memory card size
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:128 GB
    • TC57x handheld mobile computer:256 GB
  • Processor frequency
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:1.8 GHz
    • TC57x handheld mobile computer:2.45 GHz
  • Processor family
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:Snapdragon
    • TC57x handheld mobile computer:Qualcomm
  • Processor model
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:660
    • TC57x handheld mobile computer:SD660
  • Product colour
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:Black
    • TC57x handheld mobile computer:Black, Silver

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Comparison of TC21, TC57x
80 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonal12.7 cm (5")12.7 cm (5")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
DisplayKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyDiffersMulti-touchDual-touch
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Display glass typeGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Flash memory32 GB32 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXCMicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers128 GB256 GB
Processor3 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.45 GHz
Processor familyDiffersSnapdragonQualcomm
Processor modelDiffers660SD660
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneQualcommUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of cores88
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 version5.05.0
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-TKIPAES, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, TKIP, WMM, WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3, WPA3-Enterprise
SIM card typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNanoSIM + eSIM
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEdge, GPRS, GSM, HSPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS
GSM bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850,900,1800,1900 MHz
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)YesYes
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)YesYes
GLONASSYesYes
BeiDouYesYes
GalileoKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Built-in cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)13 MP13 MP
Second cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video recordingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 MP
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
SpeakersKnown for oneMonoUnknown — not stated by the source
Voice recordingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Barcode readerYesYes
RFID readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanner type1D/2D1D/2D
Google Mobile Services (GMS) supportedYesYes
Vibrating alertYesYes
Drop proofYesYes
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP67IP68
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Push-to-Talk (PTT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneRoHS 2011/65/EU; 2015/863 REACH SVHC 1907/2006Unknown — not stated by the source
Phone functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorYesYes
AccelerometerYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Proximity sensorYesYes
MagnetometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Pressure sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Operating system version1010
Operating system upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Battery life (max)Known for one10 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge time (off)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Fast chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers236 g249 g
WidthDiffers79 mm18.6 mm
DepthDiffers13.7 mm75.5 mm
HeightDiffers158 mm155 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 mAh4150 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8471300084713000
Technical detailsidentical
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection (air)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 kV
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection (contact)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 kV

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