Brand comparison
Differences between SUNMI and YalaTech
If your shortlist has come down to these two, the table below puts everything recorded in the catalogue side by side. We do not declare a winner — which difference matters depends on your store's scenario, and we do not know that scenario.
Measurable differences
Screen size range
Colour capability
Communication
Cold-rated models
IP protection class
Price band
Models with NFC
Sells in Türkiye
Full comparison
| SUNMI | YalaTech | |
|---|---|---|
| Models in catalogue | 2 | 2 |
| Screen size range | 2.13″ – 2.6″ | 2.13″ – 4.2″ |
| Colour capability | 3 colours | 2 colours, 4 colours |
| Communication | Bluetooth LE 5.x | 2.4 GHz proprietary |
| Battery life (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Cold-rated models | 0 / 2 | 1 / 2 |
| IP protection class | IP54 | IP54, IP68 |
| Price band | Economy | Mid |
| Mains-powered models | 0 / 2 | 0 / 2 |
| Models with NFC | 2 / 2 | 0 / 2 |
| Market position | Tier-2 · Specialist | Tier-3 · Value |
| Headquarters | Şanghay, Çin | Shenzhen, Çin |
| Founded | 2013 | 2013 |
| Management platform | SUNMI Cloud · açık ESL OpenAPI | Yala Retail Cloud |
| Sells in Türkiye | Noya Bilgisayar | — |
SUNMI
A Chinese manufacturer known for smart POS terminals and retail IoT hardware; its ESL line is offered under the SL series. Market reports mention it among Chinese manufacturers growing both domestically and in exports. It publishes open ESL OpenAPI documentation for developers.
Strengths
- The option of buying the POS terminal and the ESL from the same manufacturer - single-source integration
- Publicly available ESL OpenAPI documentation
- NFC-capable three-colour displays and a visual template editor
- A widespread dealer network in Europe
Watch-outs
- Per-model technical datasheets are not public
- ESL is not the company's core product line - roadmap priority sits on the POS side
- Freezer and large-format options are limited
YalaTech
A manufacturer that stands out with its IP68-rated freezer model. In the model list, sizes between 1.54 and 10.2 inches are offered predominantly in four colours (BWRY); the freezer variant is listed at 2.13 inches in black-and-white, with -20 °C operation and IP68 sealing.
Strengths
- A fully waterproof IP68 housing on the freezer model
- Four-colour (BWRY) displays across most sizes in the family
- A competitive price band
Watch-outs
- Technical figures such as resolution, weight and battery life are not published
- Low brand recognition and a small reference pool
- Long-term spare parts and support risk should be assessed
How solid is this comparison?
14 fields are estimated across SUNMI records, with 4 sources attached. For YalaTech: 16 estimated fields and 2 sources. Estimated fields are derived from class averages and are marked individually on product pages; where the two brands differ sharply in how much is estimated, the comparison is unequal by the same degree.