Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC58E handheld mobile computer

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 19identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC58E handheld mobile computer has 5 GB more internal memory than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (8 GB vs 3 GB). The Zebra TC58E handheld mobile computer has 96 GB more flash memory than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (128 GB vs 32 GB). The Zebra TC58E handheld mobile computer has 0.6 GHz more processor frequency than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (2.4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). Only the Zebra TC58E 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 TC58E handheld mobile computer.

  • Display diagonal
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:12.7 cm (5")
    • TC58E handheld mobile computer:15.2 cm (6")
  • Display resolution
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:1280 x 720 pixels
    • TC58E handheld mobile computer:1080 x 2160 pixels
  • Internal memory
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:3 GB
    • TC58E handheld mobile computer:8 GB
  • Flash memory
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:32 GB
    • TC58E handheld mobile computer:128 GB
  • Maximum memory card size
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:128 GB
    • TC58E handheld mobile computer:2 TB
  • Processor frequency
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:1.8 GHz
    • TC58E handheld mobile computer:2.4 GHz
  • Processor family
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:Snapdragon
    • TC58E handheld mobile computer:Qualcomm Kryo
  • Processor model
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:660
    • TC58E handheld mobile computer:4490

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Comparison of TC21, TC58E
74 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers12.7 cm (5")15.2 cm (6")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1080 x 2160 pixels
DisplayLEDLED
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Display glass typeGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 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
Processor3 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor familyDiffersSnapdragonQualcomm Kryo
Processor modelDiffers6604490
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneQualcommUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of cores88
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 versionDiffers5.05.3
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)YesYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneEAP-PWD, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-TKIPUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5G
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)YesYes
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GLONASSYesYes
BeiDouYesYes
GalileoKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Built-in cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs13 MP16 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 source8 MP
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio1 differ
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersDiffersMonostereo
Voice recordingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Barcode readerYesYes
RFID readerDiffersNoYes
Scanner typeKnown for one1D/2DUnknown — not stated by the source
Google Mobile Services (GMS) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Vibrating alertKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Drop proofKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP67IP65, IP68
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 sourceNo
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AccelerometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Proximity sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Operating system versionKnown for one10Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers236 g282 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 one84713000Unknown — not stated by the source

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