Comparison

Newland MT93 vs Zebra TC22: which Android terminal to choose?

Two rugged Android 13 terminals side by side. The TC22 has the bigger screen and IP68; the MT93 adds 4G, GPS, a wider temperature range and 2 years of warranty.

5 min Difficulty: Easy Updated: By SCANSHOP team
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Newland MT93 Standard Plus Terminal (NLS-MT9300-W4-SS)
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Zebra TC22 Terminal (WLMT0-T22B6ABC2-A6)
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In this guide

    The Newland MT93 Standard Plus and the Zebra TC22 are both rugged Android 13 terminals for retail, warehouse and logistics work, and neither is better across the board. The TC22 has the larger, sharper and brighter screen, IP68 sealing, a lower weight and the option of a long-range scan engine. The MT93 Standard Plus adds 4G mobile data, GPS and a wider temperature range, and comes with a 2-year warranty and a charger, case and screen protector in the box. Choose by where the device works and which software ecosystem your team already uses.

    Newland MT93 Standard Plus Zebra TC22
    Display 5.5 in., 1440 × 720, 380 nits 6.0 in., 1080 × 2160, 450 nits
    Processor MT8781, 8 cores, up to 2.2 GHz Qualcomm 5430, 6 cores, 2.1 GHz
    Memory 4 GB RAM / 64 GB (Pro: 6 GB / 128 GB) 6 GB / 64 GB or 8 GB / 128 GB
    microSD Up to 256 GB Up to 2 TB
    Scan engine CM66 2D imager, laser aimer; EAN-13 (13 mil) 70–610 mm SE4710 1D/2D, or SE55 advanced range (100 % UPC up to about 180 cm)
    Mobile network 4G LTE, 3G, 2G; 2 nano SIM or nano SIM + microSD None (the TC27 adds 5G/4G)
    Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E, 2.4/5/6 GHz Wi-Fi 6E, 2.4/5/6 GHz; 6E needs the Mobility DNA Enterprise License
    Bluetooth, NFC Bluetooth 5.2, NFC Bluetooth 5.2, NFC
    Satellite positioning GPS (A-GPS), GLONASS Not listed for the TC22
    Cameras 13 MP rear, 5 MP front 16 MP rear, 5 MP front
    Battery 5,000 mAh, removable 3,800 mAh or 5,200 mAh, removable
    Sealing IP67 IP68 and IP65
    Drops 1.5 m to concrete, six sides 1.5 m to concrete with protective boot; 1.3 m to tile over concrete
    Operating temperature −20 to 55 °C −10 to 50 °C
    Size, weight 159 × 74 × 15.9 mm, 277 g 165 × 76.3 × 12.5 mm, 236 g (3,800 mAh battery)
    Android Launched on Android 13; Android 15 released; patches until 29 Feb 2028 Launched on Android 13; 13, 14 and 15 available; Android 16 listed as final
    Security updates Newland aims for quarterly firmware and security updates Zebra LifeGuard, generally monthly
    Scanner software Quick Settings app (Scan) Zebra DataWedge
    In the box Device, battery, case, USB-C cable, multiplug adapter, screen protector, hand strap Device, battery, regulatory guide
    Standard warranty 2 years 1 year

    Figures from Newland's MT93 Standard Plus product page and Android roadmap, and Zebra's TC22/TC27 spec sheet, quick start guide and supported Android versions list. Check the exact scan engine and memory of a TC22 configuration before you order.

    Choose the MT93 if
    • Staff work outside Wi-Fi coverage and need mobile data, or you want GPS on the device
    • Devices work in cold stores, unheated warehouses or outdoors in winter
    • You want a charger, case and screen protector in the box and a 2-year standard warranty
    • You prefer free device management with Newland's Ndevor
    Choose the TC22 if
    • Staff read a lot on screen, so the larger and brighter display matters
    • Barcodes hang high or far away and you need the SE55 long-range engine
    • You already run Zebra devices, DataWedge profiles or StageNow
    • You want monthly security updates and the lighter device

    Day-to-day differences

    Scanning setup. On the MT93 you set the output mode, Enter suffix and barcode types in the Quick Settings app, see the MT93 scanner settings guide. On the TC22 the same is done with DataWedge profiles, see the DataWedge setup guide. Both can type scans into any app as keystrokes.

    Mobile data. The Wi-Fi-only TC22 has no SIM slot. If you need mobile data from Zebra, the TC27 is the matching model, see TC22 vs TC27. Every MT93 version has 4G.

    Charging. The MT93 charges over USB-C with the adapter from the box. The TC22 needs a Zebra USB-C cable and power supply or a cradle, ordered separately.

    Compare both in our shop: Newland MT93 Standard Plus, MT93 Pro and Zebra TC22.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is the Newland MT93 a good alternative to the Zebra TC22?

    For many retail and warehouse tasks, yes: both are rugged Android 13 terminals with Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 and NFC. The MT93 adds 4G and GPS; the TC22 has a larger screen, IP68 and Zebra's software tools.

    Can I use DataWedge on the Newland MT93?

    No. DataWedge is Zebra software. The MT93 has its own scanner settings under Scan in the Quick Settings app.

    Which is tougher, the MT93 or the TC22?

    The TC22 has IP68 and IP65 sealing, the MT93 IP67. The MT93 works from −20 °C, the TC22 from −10 °C. Both survive 1.5 m drops to concrete, the TC22 with its protective boot.

    Which has the longer warranty?

    The MT93 comes with a 2-year standard warranty, the TC22 with 1 year. Newland offers extensions of 1 or 3 years.

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