HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)
Side by side comparison between HTC Nexus 9 vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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8.9"
IPS
IPS
1536x2048
8
MP
MP
1.6mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
6700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
POLED
POLED
1440x2560
12
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2730
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)
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18 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
Capacitive |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05) | |
Model | Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05) |
Other model names | HTC Google Nexus 9 3G/LTE, HTC Volantis | Lenovo Moto Z2 Force Dual-Sim XT1789-05 |
Country or region available | (Global, International), USA, (Europe) | China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Taiwan |
Brand | HTC | Motorola |
Release date | 11/3/2014 | 8/1/2017 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in) | 76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in) |
Weight | 436 grams (15.26 ounces) | 143 grams (5.01 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
๐ฒ Display | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | P-OLED |
Screen size | 8.9" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1536x2048 pixels | 1440x2560 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 288 PPI | 534 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | ShatterShield |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05) | |
System version | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05) | |
Chipset | 64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64 | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192 | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 32GB (27GB available) | 64GB (45GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 450/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) T-Mobile version: LTE (Bands 2, 3, 5, 6, 13) | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
๐ท Camera | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25ยตmPDAF |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED on both cameras |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.9" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.25ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.6 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1536x1024 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Dual-LED |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, DivX | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 6700 mAh | 2730 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 9.5 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand โข HTC BoomSound โข Java framework | โข Colors: Black, Black/Grey, White/Gold โข Sony IMX386 back camera sensor โข Slow motion 1080p@120fps |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |