Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer

38specifications compared
21differ
17identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer has 5 GB more internal memory than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (8 GB vs 3 GB). The Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer has 96 GB more flash memory than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (128 GB vs 32 GB). The Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer has 0.9 GHz more processor frequency than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (2.7 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). Display diagonal: 12.7 cm (5") on the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer, 15.2 cm (6") on the Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer. Display resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels on the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer, 1080 x 2160 pixels on the Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer.

Display diagonal
- TC21 handheld mobile computer:12.7 cm (5")
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:15.2 cm (6")
Display resolution
- TC21 handheld mobile computer:1280 x 720 pixels
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:1080 x 2160 pixels
Display glass type
- TC21 handheld mobile computer:Gorilla Glass
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:Corning Glass
Internal memory
- TC21 handheld mobile computer:3 GB
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:8 GB
Flash memory
- TC21 handheld mobile computer:32 GB
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:128 GB
Processor frequency
- TC21 handheld mobile computer:1.8 GHz
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:2.7 GHz
Processor family
- TC21 handheld mobile computer:Snapdragon
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:Qualcomm
Processor model
- TC21 handheld mobile computer:660
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:6490

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Comparison of TC21, TC78
73 specifications	A Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer Model TC21 View product	B Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer Model TC78 View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	12.7 cm (5")	15.2 cm (6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 720 pixels	1080 x 2160 pixels
Display	LED	LED
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen type	Capacitive	Capacitive
Display glass typeDiffers	Gorilla Glass	Corning Glass
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	8 GB
Flash memoryDiffers	32 GB	128 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.7 GHz
Processor familyDiffers	Snapdragon	Qualcomm
Processor modelDiffers	660	6490
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Qualcomm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of cores	8	8
Built-in processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 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 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	5.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one	EAP-PWD, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-TKIP	Unknown — not stated by the source
SIM card typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NanoSIM + eSIM
Data networkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)	Yes	Yes
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GLONASS	Yes	Yes
BeiDou	Yes	Yes
GalileoKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera1 differ
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs	13 MP	16 MP
Second cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video recordingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 MP
Built-in flashKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersKnown for one	Mono	Unknown — not stated by the source
Voice recordingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Yellow
Barcode reader	Yes	Yes
RFID readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanner type	1D/2D	1D/2D
Google Mobile Services (GMS) supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vibrating alertKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drop proofKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeDiffers	IP67	IP65, IP67
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Push-to-Talk (PTT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	RoHS 2011/65/EU; 2015/863 REACH SVHC 1907/2006	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
MagnetometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Pressure sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Android	Android
Operating system versionKnown for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system upgradeableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Battery life (max)Known for one	10 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge time (off)Known for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	236 g	349 g
WidthDiffers	79 mm	85.8 mm
DepthDiffers	13.7 mm	28.4 mm
HeightDiffers	158 mm	176.8 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 capacityDiffers	3100 mAh	4680 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84713000	Unknown — not stated by the source

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