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Zebra WS50 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 29identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer has 2 GB more internal memory than the Zebra WS50 handheld mobile computer (3 GB vs 1 GB). The Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer has 24 GB more flash memory than the Zebra WS50 handheld mobile computer (32 GB vs 8 GB). The Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer has 1.1 more Bluetooth version than the Zebra WS50 handheld mobile computer (5.3 vs 4.2). Processor family: Snapdragon on the Zebra WS50 handheld mobile computer, Qualcomm on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer. Scanner type: 1D/2D on the Zebra WS50 handheld mobile computer, 2D on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer.

  • Internal memory
    • WS50 handheld mobile computer:1 GB
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:3 GB
  • Flash memory
    • WS50 handheld mobile computer:8 GB
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:32 GB
  • Processor family
    • WS50 handheld mobile computer:Snapdragon
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:Qualcomm
  • Bluetooth version
    • WS50 handheld mobile computer:4.2
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:5.3
  • Scanner type
    • WS50 handheld mobile computer:1D/2D
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:2D
  • Weight
    • WS50 handheld mobile computer:70 g
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:134 g
  • Depth
    • WS50 handheld mobile computer:59 mm
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:64 mm
  • Height
    • WS50 handheld mobile computer:18 mm
    • WS501 handheld mobile computer:28 mm

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Comparison of WS50, WS501
54 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal5.08 cm (2")5.08 cm (2")
Display resolution460 x 460 pixels460 x 460 pixels
DisplayAMOLEDAMOLED
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Display glass typeGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB3 GB
Flash memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyDiffersSnapdragonQualcomm
Processor manufacturerQualcommQualcomm
Number of coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorYesYes
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.25.3
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)YesYes
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Security algorithmsDiffersEAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP, WEP, WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-TKIP, WPA3, WPA3-SAEEAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, PEAP, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 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
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one13 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
SpeakersYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Performance1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Barcode readerYesYes
Scanner typeDiffers1D/2D2D
Linear (1D) barcodes supportedKnown for oneCodabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, GS1 DataBar, Industrial 2 of 5, MSI, U.P.C.Unknown — not stated by the source
2D (matrix & stacked) barcodes supportedKnown for oneAztec Code, Composite Codes, Data Matrix, Han Xin, MaxiCode, Micro QR Code, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code, TLC-39Unknown — not stated by the source
Phone functionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Drop proofYesYes
Handle(s)YesYes
International Protection (IP) codeIP65IP65
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorYesYes
AccelerometerYesYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Proximity sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Operating system versionKnown for one11Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers70 g134 g
Width62 mm62 mm
DepthDiffers59 mm64 mm
HeightDiffers18 mm28 mm
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)-10 - 50 °C-10 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Batteryidentical
Battery capacity1300 mAh1300 mAh

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