Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer

27specifications compared
17differ
10identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer has 5 GB more internal memory than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (8 GB vs 3 GB). The Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer has 96 GB more flash memory than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (128 GB vs 32 GB). The Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (2 vs 1). Display diagonal: 15.2 cm (6") on the Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer, 5.08 cm (2") on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer. Display resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels on the Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer, 460 x 460 pixels on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer.

Display diagonal
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:15.2 cm (6")
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:5.08 cm (2")
Display resolution
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:1080 x 2160 pixels
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:460 x 460 pixels
Display
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:LED
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:AMOLED
Display glass type
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:Corning Glass
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:Gorilla Glass
Internal memory
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:8 GB
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:3 GB
Flash memory
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:128 GB
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:32 GB
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:2
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:1
Product colour
- TC78 handheld mobile computer:Black, Yellow
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:Black

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Comparison of TC78, WS501
60 specifications	A Zebra TC78 handheld mobile computer Model TC78 View product	B Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer Model WS501 View product
Display4 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 typeDiffers	Corning Glass	Gorilla Glass
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
Processoridentical
Processor frequencyKnown for one	2.7 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor family	Qualcomm	Qualcomm
Processor modelKnown for one	6490	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coresKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Qualcomm
Built-in processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
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
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.3
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Security algorithmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, PEAP, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Performance3 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Yellow	Black
Barcode reader	Yes	Yes
Scanner typeDiffers	1D/2D	2D
International Protection (IP) codeDiffers	IP65, IP67	IP65
Drop proofKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Handle(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
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
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Android	Android
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	349 g	134 g
WidthDiffers	85.8 mm	62 mm
DepthDiffers	28.4 mm	64 mm
HeightDiffers	176.8 mm	28 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
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	4680 mAh	1300 mAh
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SpeakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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