Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra TC27 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC501 handheld mobile computer

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 24identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC501 handheld mobile computer has 1,050 cd/m² more display brightness than the Zebra TC27 handheld mobile computer (1500 cd/m² vs 450 cd/m²). The Zebra TC501 handheld mobile computer has 0.8 GHz more processor frequency than the Zebra TC27 handheld mobile computer (2.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Zebra TC501 handheld mobile computer has 0.8 more Bluetooth version than the Zebra TC27 handheld mobile computer (6.0 vs 5.2). Display resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels on the Zebra TC27 handheld mobile computer, 2160 x 1080 pixels on the Zebra TC501 handheld mobile computer. Touchscreen type: Capacitive on the Zebra TC27 handheld mobile computer, Optical on the Zebra TC501 handheld mobile computer.

  • Display resolution
    • TC27 handheld mobile computer:1080 x 2160 pixels
    • TC501 handheld mobile computer:2160 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen type
    • TC27 handheld mobile computer:Capacitive
    • TC501 handheld mobile computer:Optical
  • Display brightness
    • TC27 handheld mobile computer:450 cd/m²
    • TC501 handheld mobile computer:1500 cd/m²
  • Display glass type
    • TC27 handheld mobile computer:Gorilla Glass
    • TC501 handheld mobile computer:Corning Glass
  • Processor frequency
    • TC27 handheld mobile computer:2.1 GHz
    • TC501 handheld mobile computer:2.9 GHz
  • Processor family
    • TC27 handheld mobile computer:Qualcomm
    • TC501 handheld mobile computer:Qualcomm Dragonwing
  • Bluetooth version
    • TC27 handheld mobile computer:5.2
    • TC501 handheld mobile computer:6.0
  • Rear camera resolution (numeric)
    • TC27 handheld mobile computer:16 MP
    • TC501 handheld mobile computer:50 MP

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Comparison of TC27, TC501
70 specifications
Display4 differ
Display diagonal15.2 cm (6")15.2 cm (6")
Display resolutionDiffers1080 x 2160 pixels2160 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeDiffersCapacitiveOptical
Display brightnessDiffers450 cd/m²1500 cd/m²
Display glass typeDiffersGorilla GlassCorning Glass
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMOLED
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Flash memory128 GB128 GB
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card size2 TB2 TB
Flash memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUFS
Processor2 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor familyDiffersQualcommQualcomm Dragonwing
Processor manufacturerQualcommQualcomm
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.26.0
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)YesYes
SIM card typeKnown for oneNanoSIM + eSIMUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for one3G, 4G, 5G, LTEUnknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
GalileoKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera2 differ
Built-in cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs16 MP50 MP
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs5 MP8 MP
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in flashKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio1 differ
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Noise-cancelingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphones22
SpeakersDiffersYesstereo
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Scanner type1D/2D1D/2D
Drop proofKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP65, IP68Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Push-to-Talk (PTT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Barcode readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RFID readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB On-The-Go supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorYesYes
AccelerometerYesYes
MagnetometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Pressure sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Proximity sensorYesYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Operating system upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers76.3 mm77.9 mm
DepthDiffers12.5 mm15.5 mm
Height165 mm165 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source284 g
Operational conditions1 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)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers5200 mAh5000 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

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