Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra WS50 handheld mobile computer

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 25identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer has 2 GB more internal memory than the Zebra WS50 handheld mobile computer (3 GB vs 1 GB). The Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer has 24 GB more flash memory than the Zebra WS50 handheld mobile computer (32 GB vs 8 GB). The Zebra WS50 handheld mobile computer 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). Display diagonal: 12.7 cm (5") on the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer, 5.08 cm (2") on the Zebra WS50 handheld mobile computer.

  • Display diagonal
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:12.7 cm (5")
    • WS50 handheld mobile computer:5.08 cm (2")
  • Display resolution
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:1280 x 720 pixels
    • WS50 handheld mobile computer:460 x 460 pixels
  • Display
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:LED
    • WS50 handheld mobile computer:AMOLED
  • Internal memory
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:3 GB
    • WS50 handheld mobile computer:1 GB
  • Flash memory
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:32 GB
    • WS50 handheld mobile computer:8 GB
  • Processor frequency
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:1.8 GHz
    • WS50 handheld mobile computer:2 GHz
  • Number of cores
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:8
    • WS50 handheld mobile computer:4
  • Bluetooth version
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:5.0
    • WS50 handheld mobile computer:4.2

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Comparison of TC21, WS50
72 specifications
Display3 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
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
Number of coresDiffers84
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-TKIPEAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP, WEP, WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-TKIP, WPA3, WPA3-SAE
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
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
Cameraidentical
Second cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video recordingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
SpeakersDiffersMonoYes
Voice recordingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
RFID readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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
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, MSI, U.P.C.
2D (matrix & stacked) barcodes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAztec Code, Composite Codes, Data Matrix, Han Xin, MaxiCode, Micro QR Code, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code, TLC-39
Phone functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Handle(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 g70 g
WidthDiffers79 mm62 mm
DepthDiffers13.7 mm59 mm
HeightDiffers158 mm18 mm
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-30 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers3100 mAh1300 mAh
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

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