Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra WS50 RFID

33specifications compared
21differ
12identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer has 7 GB more internal memory than the Zebra WS50 RFID (8 GB vs 1 GB). The Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer has 120 GB more flash memory than the Zebra WS50 RFID (128 GB vs 8 GB). The Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer has 0.7 GHz more processor frequency than the Zebra WS50 RFID (2.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). Only the Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer has GPS (satellite). Only the Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer has built-in camera.

Display diagonal
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:15.2 cm (6")
- WS50 RFID:5.08 cm (2")
Display resolution
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:1080 x 2160 pixels
- WS50 RFID:460 x 460 pixels
Display
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:LED
- WS50 RFID:AMOLED
Internal memory
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:8 GB
- WS50 RFID:1 GB
Flash memory
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:128 GB
- WS50 RFID:8 GB
Compatible memory cards
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:MicroSD (TransFlash)
- WS50 RFID:Not supported
Processor frequency
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:2.7 GHz
- WS50 RFID:2 GHz
Processor family
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:Qualcomm
- WS50 RFID:Snapdragon

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Comparison of TC78, WS50 RFID
61 specifications	A Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer Model TC78 View product	B Zebra WS50 RFID View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	15.2 cm (6")	5.08 cm (2")
Display resolutionDiffers	1080 x 2160 pixels	460 x 460 pixels
DisplayDiffers	LED	AMOLED
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen type	Capacitive	Capacitive
Display glass type	Corning Glass	Corning Glass
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	1 GB
Flash memoryDiffers	128 GB	8 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash)	Not supported
Processor3 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2 GHz
Processor familyDiffers	Qualcomm	Snapdragon
Number of coresDiffers	8	4
Processor modelKnown for one	6490	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 6E (802.11ax)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x1
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Security algorithmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40-bit WEP, 104-bit WEP, EAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, WPA-AES, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA2-TKIP, WPA3-Personal, WPA3-SAE
SIM card typeKnown for one	NanoSIM + eSIM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
GPS Performance1 differ
GPS (satellite)Differs	Yes	No
GLONASSKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
BeiDouKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GalileoKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Built-in cameraDiffers	Yes	No
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
Audioidentical
SpeakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Yellow	Black, Green
Barcode reader	Yes	Yes
RFID readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Scanner type	1D/2D	1D/2D
Linear (1D) barcodes supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Codabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, GS1 DataBar, Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5
2D (matrix & stacked) barcodes supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aztec Code, Chinese Sensible Code, Composite Codes, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, Micro QR Code, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code, TLC-39
Drop proofKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
International Protection (IP) codeDiffers	IP65, IP67	IP65
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
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
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Android	Android
Operating system versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	349 g	196 g
WidthDiffers	85.8 mm	61 mm
DepthDiffers	28.4 mm	38 mm
HeightDiffers	176.8 mm	81 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
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection (air)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 kV
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection (contact)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 kV
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	4680 mAh	9.24 Wh

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