Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra TC26 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer

28specifications compared
11differ
17identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer has 0.3 more Bluetooth version than the Zebra TC26 handheld mobile computer (5.3 vs 5.0). The Zebra TC26 handheld mobile computer has 102 g more weight than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (236 g vs 134 g). The Zebra TC26 handheld mobile computer has 17 mm more width than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (79 mm vs 62 mm). Display diagonal: 12.7 cm (5") on the Zebra TC26 handheld mobile computer, 5.08 cm (2") on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer. Display resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels on the Zebra TC26 handheld mobile computer, 460 x 460 pixels on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer.

Display diagonal
- TC26 handheld mobile computer:12.7 cm (5")
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:5.08 cm (2")
Display resolution
- TC26 handheld mobile computer:720 x 1280 pixels
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:460 x 460 pixels
Bluetooth version
- TC26 handheld mobile computer:5.0
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:5.3
International Protection (IP) code
- TC26 handheld mobile computer:IP67
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:IP65
Weight
- TC26 handheld mobile computer:236 g
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:134 g
Width
- TC26 handheld mobile computer:79 mm
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:62 mm
Depth
- TC26 handheld mobile computer:13.7 mm
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:64 mm
Height
- TC26 handheld mobile computer:158 mm
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:28 mm

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Comparison of TC26, WS501
61 specifications	A Zebra TC26 handheld mobile computer Model TC26 View product	B Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer Model WS501 View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	12.7 cm (5")	5.08 cm (2")
Display resolutionDiffers	720 x 1280 pixels	460 x 460 pixels
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen type	Capacitive	Capacitive
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMOLED
Display glass typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gorilla Glass
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	3 GB	3 GB
Flash memory	32 GB	32 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MicroSD (TransFlash)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor frequencyKnown for one	1.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor family	Qualcomm	Qualcomm
Processor modelKnown for one	SD660	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Qualcomm
Built-in processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.0	5.3
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)	Yes	Yes
Internal modemKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for one	LTE, UMTS	Unknown — not stated by the source
GSM bands supportedKnown for one	850,900,1800,1900 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x2
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11mc, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11w
Security algorithmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, PEAP, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GLONASSKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	13 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	5 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Performance1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
RFID readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drop proof	Yes	Yes
International Protection (IP) codeDiffers	IP67	IP65
Barcode readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Scanner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2D
Handle(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Proximity sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Android	Android
Operating system versionKnown for one	11	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system upgradeableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	236 g	134 g
WidthDiffers	79 mm	62 mm
DepthDiffers	13.7 mm	64 mm
HeightDiffers	158 mm	28 mm
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%	5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)	-10 - 50 °C	-10 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-30 - 70 °C	-40 - 70 °C
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	3300 mAh	1300 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SpeakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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