Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra WS50 RFID

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 17identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer has 2 GB more internal memory than the Zebra WS50 RFID (3 GB vs 1 GB). The Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer has 24 GB more flash memory than the Zebra WS50 RFID (32 GB vs 8 GB). The Zebra WS50 RFID has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). Only the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer has GPS (satellite). Only the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer has built-in camera.

  • Display diagonal
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:12.7 cm (5")
    • WS50 RFID:5.08 cm (2")
  • Display resolution
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:1280 x 720 pixels
    • WS50 RFID:460 x 460 pixels
  • Display
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:LED
    • WS50 RFID:AMOLED
  • Display glass type
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:Gorilla Glass
    • WS50 RFID:Corning Glass
  • Internal memory
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:3 GB
    • WS50 RFID:1 GB
  • Flash memory
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:32 GB
    • WS50 RFID:8 GB
  • Processor frequency
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:1.8 GHz
    • WS50 RFID:2 GHz
  • Number of cores
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:8
    • WS50 RFID:4

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Comparison of TC21, WS50 RFID
72 specifications
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers12.7 cm (5")5.08 cm (2")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels460 x 460 pixels
DisplayDiffersLEDAMOLED
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Display glass typeDiffersGorilla GlassCorning Glass
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB1 GB
Flash memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXCNot supported
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2 GHz
Processor modelKnown for one660Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneQualcommUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of coresDiffers84
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.04.2
Security algorithmsDiffersEAP-PWD, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-TKIP40-bit WEP, 104-bit WEP, EAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, WPA-AES, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA2-TKIP, WPA3-Personal, WPA3-SAE
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x1
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GPS Performance1 differ
GPS (satellite)DiffersYesNo
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GLONASSKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BeiDouKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Built-in cameraDiffersYesNo
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one13 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Second cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video recordingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersDiffersMonoYes
Voice recordingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Green
RFID readerDiffersNoYes
Google Mobile Services (GMS) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Vibrating alertKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP67IP65
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
Linear (1D) barcodes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCodabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, GS1 DataBar, Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5
2D (matrix & stacked) barcodes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAztec Code, Chinese Sensible Code, Composite Codes, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, Micro QR Code, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code, TLC-39
Sensorsidentical
Proximity sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system versionDiffers1011
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 g196 g
WidthDiffers79 mm61 mm
DepthDiffers13.7 mm38 mm
HeightDiffers158 mm81 mm
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-30 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers3100 mAh9.24 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84713000Unknown — not stated by the source
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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