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Zebra TC53e handheld mobile computer vs Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 20identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC53e handheld mobile computer has 3 GB more internal memory than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (6 GB vs 3 GB). The Zebra TC53e handheld mobile computer has 32 GB more flash memory than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (64 GB vs 32 GB). The Zebra TC53e handheld mobile computer has 148 g more weight than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (282 g vs 134 g). Display diagonal: 15.2 cm (6") on the Zebra TC53e handheld mobile computer, 5.08 cm (2") on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer. Display resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels on the Zebra TC53e handheld mobile computer, 460 x 460 pixels on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer.

  • Display diagonal
    • TC53e handheld mobile computer:15.2 cm (6")
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:5.08 cm (2")
  • Display resolution
    • TC53e handheld mobile computer:1080 x 2160 pixels
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:460 x 460 pixels
  • Display
    • TC53e handheld mobile computer:LED
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:AMOLED
  • Internal memory
    • TC53e handheld mobile computer:6 GB
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:3 GB
  • Flash memory
    • TC53e handheld mobile computer:64 GB
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:32 GB
  • Processor family
    • TC53e handheld mobile computer:Qualcomm Kryo
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:Qualcomm
  • Wi-Fi standards
    • TC53e handheld mobile computer:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • International Protection (IP) code
    • TC53e handheld mobile computer:IP65, IP68
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:IP65

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Comparison of TC53e, WS501
67 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers15.2 cm (6")5.08 cm (2")
Display resolutionDiffers1080 x 2160 pixels460 x 460 pixels
DisplayDiffersLEDAMOLED
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Display brightnessKnown for one600 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display glass typeGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB3 GB
Flash memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash)Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyDiffersQualcomm KryoQualcomm
Processor modelKnown for one4490Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerQualcommQualcomm
Number of coresKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz or 2.4GHz + 6GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)YesYes
Antenna type2x22x2
Networking standardsIEEE 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 802.11wIEEE 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
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers40-bit WEP, 104-bit WEP, EAP-AKA, EAP-GTC, EAP-PWD, EAP-SIM, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, FIPS 140-2, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, OWE, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-SAEEAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, PEAP, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
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
Cameraidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one16 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one8 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Noise-cancelingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphonesKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersYesYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Barcode readerYesYes
RFID readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanner type2D2D
Google Mobile Services (GMS) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Vibrating alertKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Drop proofYesYes
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP65, IP68IP65
Push-to-Talk (PTT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Handle(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Operating system upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers282 g134 g
WidthDiffers77.3 mm62 mm
DepthDiffers16.8 mm64 mm
HeightDiffers164.8 mm28 mm
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 50 °C-10 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers4680 mAh1300 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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