Handheld terminals (HTs), also known as handheld computers, handheld devices, PDAs, or industrial phones, are small, portable, hand-held computers. They have basic functions such as screens, keyboards, and operating systems, and can be used for data collection, processing, and application in various situations.
Smartphones are terminal devices that integrate multiple functions, such as mobile phones, handheld computers, cameras, and multimedia players. They have functions such as screens, keyboards, operating systems, cameras, speakers, and microphones, and can be used for calls, internet access, entertainment, and office work.
Handheld terminals are not the same as smartphones!
Although HTs and smartphones are both portable computing devices, they have the following differences:
- Purpose: HTs are mainly used for data collection, processing, and application, such as intelligent manufacturing and smart healthcare, while smartphones are mainly used for personal calls, internet access, entertainment, and office work.
- Functions: HTs typically have more powerful data collection functions, while smartphones typically have stronger entertainment and office functions.
- Hardware configuration: HTs typically have more powerful hardware configurations to meet the needs of data collection applications, while smartphones typically have a lighter and thinner design.
- Price: HTs are typically more expensive than smartphones.
Specific comparison of HTs and smartphones:
| Feature | HTs | Smartphones |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Data collection, processing, and application | Calls, internet access, entertainment, and office work |
| Functions | Data collection, processing, application | Calls, internet access, entertainment, and office work |
| Hardware configuration | Typically not the same | Typically lighter and thinner |
| Price | More expensive | Cheaper |