HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) vs Motorola Moto G (XT1031)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Nexus 9 vs Motorola Moto G devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/3/2020 10:14 AM, updated: 8/2/2020 3:49 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G X HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Motorola Moto G (XT1031) Compare HTC Nexus 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)

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18 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	vs	4 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1031)
+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core96% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (27GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5.49GB available)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)47% Thinner	vs	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1536x2048 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+8.9"98% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 1.6MP20% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6700 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2070 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
436 grams (15.26 ounces)	vs	+143 grams (5.01 ounces)2 times Lighter
288 PPI	vs	+326 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G (XT1031)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G (XT1031)
Other model names	HTC Google Nexus 9 3G/LTE, HTC Volantis	Motorola Moto G1 XT1031 (CDMA), XT1028 (Verizon)
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)	USA
Brand	HTC	Motorola
Release date	11/3/2014	11/13/2013
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)
Weight	436 grams (15.26 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G (XT1031)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	8.9" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	288 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G (XT1031)
System version	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G (XT1031)
Chipset	64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G (XT1031)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	8GB (5.49GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G (XT1031)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) T-Mobile version: LTE (Bands 2, 3, 5, 6, 13)	Not supported
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G (XT1031)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (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
Autofocus	Autofocus	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
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G (XT1031)
Front camera (secondary)	1.6 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1536x1024 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G (XT1031)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, DivX	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G (XT1031)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G (XT1031)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G (XT1031)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6700 mAh	2070 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9.5 hours	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	feature not registered	210 hours (8.8 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G (XT1031)
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	• Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand • HTC BoomSound • Java framework	• Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G (XT1031)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.79W/kg (head)