Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer

34specifications compared
7differ
27identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer has 56 g more weight than the Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer (349 g vs 293 g). The Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer has 8.5 mm more width than the Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer (85.8 mm vs 77.3 mm). The Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer has 11.6 mm more depth than the Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer (28.4 mm vs 16.8 mm). Display glass type: Gorilla Glass on the Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer, Corning Glass on the Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer. Product colour: Black on the Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer, Black, Yellow on the Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer.

Display glass type
- TC53 handheld mobile computer:Gorilla Glass
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:Corning Glass
Product colour
- TC53 handheld mobile computer:Black
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:Black, Yellow
Weight
- TC53 handheld mobile computer:293 g
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:349 g
Width
- TC53 handheld mobile computer:77.3 mm
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:85.8 mm
Depth
- TC53 handheld mobile computer:16.8 mm
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:28.4 mm
Height
- TC53 handheld mobile computer:164.8 mm
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:176.8 mm

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Comparison of TC53, TC78
65 specifications	A Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer Model TC53 View product	B Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer Model TC78 View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	15.2 cm (6")	15.2 cm (6")
Display resolution	1080 x 2160 pixels	1080 x 2160 pixels
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen type	Capacitive	Capacitive
Display brightnessKnown for one	600 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display glass typeDiffers	Gorilla Glass	Corning Glass
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Flash memory	128 GB	128 GB
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	2 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor frequency	2.7 GHz	2.7 GHz
Processor model	6490	6490
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Qualcomm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Qualcomm
Number of coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
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), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	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	5.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one	EAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, WEP, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-TKIP, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-SAE	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
Cameraidentical
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)	16 MP	16 MP
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	8 MP	8 MP
Built-in flash	Yes	Yes
Video recordingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Noise-cancelingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphonesKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersKnown for one	stereo	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Performance1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Yellow
Barcode reader	Yes	Yes
RFID readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1D/2D
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP65, IP67
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Pressure sensor	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Android	Android
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	293 g	349 g
WidthDiffers	77.3 mm	85.8 mm
DepthDiffers	16.8 mm	28.4 mm
HeightDiffers	164.8 mm	176.8 mm
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%	5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)	-20 - 50 °C	-20 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C	-40 - 70 °C
Batteryidentical
Battery capacity	4680 mAh	4680 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
GLONASSKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
BeiDouKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
GalileoKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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