HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) vs Motorola Moto G6 (XT1925-2)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Nexus 9 vs Motorola Moto G6 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/9/2019 12:54 PM, updated: 5/9/2020 11:11 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G6 X HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Motorola Moto G6 (XT1925-2) Compare HTC Nexus 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Motorola Moto G6 (XT1925-2)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	vs	20 Advantages Motorola Moto G6 (XT1925-2)
+32GB (27GB available)23% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1536x2048 pixels35% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+8.9"56% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+6700 mAh123% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 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 a/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
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
436 grams (15.26 ounces)	vs	+163 grams (5.71 ounces)167% Lighter
288 PPI	vs	+424 PPI47% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP113% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.6MP	vs	+(front) 8MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G6 (XT1925-2)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G6 (XT1925-2)
Other model names	HTC Google Nexus 9 3G/LTE, HTC Volantis	Lenovo Moto G6 XT1925 (32GB + 3GB RAM), Motorola Blaine
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)	(Latin America)
Brand	HTC	Motorola
Release date	11/3/2014	4/19/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)	72.3 x 153.8 millimeters (2.85 x 6.06 in)
Weight	436 grams (15.26 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G6 (XT1925-2)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	8.9" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	288 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G6 (XT1925-2)
System version	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G6 (XT1925-2)
Chipset	64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G6 (XT1925-2)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G6 (XT1925-2)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) T-Mobile version: LTE (Bands 2, 3, 5, 6, 13)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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 G6 (XT1925-2)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP f/2.2
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: 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
📸 Front camera
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G6 (XT1925-2)
Front camera (secondary)	1.6 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1536x1024 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G6 (XT1925-2)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, DivX	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G6 (XT1925-2)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G6 (XT1925-2)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G6 (XT1925-2)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6700 mAh	3000 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
➕ Other features
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G6 (XT1925-2)
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, White, Blue • Front/back Gorilla Glass 3 • Max vision 18:9 display • Dolby audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G6 (XT1925-2)
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