HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Nexus 9 vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/16/2019 8:24 PM, updated: 8/12/2020 8:14 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G8 Plus X HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1) Compare HTC Nexus 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2280

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)

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!

7 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	vs	22 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)15% Thinner	vs	9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1536x2048 pixels28% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2280 pixels
+8.9"41% Larger screen	vs	6.3"
+6700 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)21% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (27GB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)81% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
436 grams (15.26 ounces)	vs	+188 grams (6.58 ounces)132% Lighter
288 PPI	vs	+400 PPI39% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 5MP8 times Higher resolution main camera
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/1.7 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.6MP	vs	+(front) 25MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(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 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE 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

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
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Model	Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Other model names	HTC Google Nexus 9 3G/LTE, HTC Volantis	Lenovo Moto G8 Plus XT2019, Motorola Trinket
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)	(Europe), (Global, International), India
Brand	HTC	Motorola
Release date	11/3/2014	10/24/2019
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)	75.83 x 158.35 millimeters (2.99 x 6.23 in)
Weight	436 grams (15.26 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	8.9" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	288 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
System version	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Chipset	64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/100 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 800/850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat13/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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
📷 Camera
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.22.0um14mm117° 5MP depth f/2.21.12um
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm 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
📸 Front camera
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Front camera (secondary)	1.6 megapixels	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1536x1024 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
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, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
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	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
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6700 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9.5 hours	34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	328 hours (13.7 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
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: Cosmic Blue, Crystal Pink • Silicone case included • Dolby sound • Dedicated action cam • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
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