Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer

30specifications compared
14differ
16identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer has 5 GB more internal memory than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (8 GB vs 3 GB). The Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer has 96 GB more flash memory than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (128 GB vs 32 GB). The Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer has 0.1 more Bluetooth version than the Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer (5.3 vs 5.2). Display diagonal: 15.2 cm (6") on the Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer, 5.08 cm (2") on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer. Display resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels on the Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer, 460 x 460 pixels on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer.

Display diagonal
- TC53 handheld mobile computer:15.2 cm (6")
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:5.08 cm (2")
Display resolution
- TC53 handheld mobile computer:1080 x 2160 pixels
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:460 x 460 pixels
Internal memory
- TC53 handheld mobile computer:8 GB
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:3 GB
Flash memory
- TC53 handheld mobile computer:128 GB
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:32 GB
Bluetooth version
- TC53 handheld mobile computer:5.2
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:5.3
Speakers
- TC53 handheld mobile computer:stereo
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:Yes
Weight
- TC53 handheld mobile computer:293 g
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:134 g
Width
- TC53 handheld mobile computer:77.3 mm
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:62 mm

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Comparison of TC53, WS501
64 specifications	A Zebra TC53 handheld mobile computer Model TC53 View product	B Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer Model WS501 View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	15.2 cm (6")	5.08 cm (2")
Display resolutionDiffers	1080 x 2160 pixels	460 x 460 pixels
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	600 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMOLED
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	3 GB
Flash memoryDiffers	128 GB	32 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MicroSD (TransFlash)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	2 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor frequencyKnown for one	2.7 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for one	6490	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Qualcomm
Network3 differ
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)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.2	5.3
Security algorithmsDiffers	EAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, WEP, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-TKIP, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-SAE	EAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, PEAP, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
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
Cameraidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	16 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	8 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in flashKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video recordingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Noise-cancelingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphonesKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersDiffers	stereo	Yes
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	1
Performanceidentical
RFID readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2D
Drop proofKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Handle(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP65
Sensorsidentical
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MagnetometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pressure sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Proximity sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	293 g	134 g
WidthDiffers	77.3 mm	62 mm
DepthDiffers	16.8 mm	64 mm
HeightDiffers	164.8 mm	28 mm
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 50 °C	-10 - 50 °C
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	4680 mAh	1300 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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