Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915V) vs HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note Edge vs HTC Nexus 9 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
16
MP
MP
3.7mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
8.9"
IPS
IPS
1536x2048
8
MP
MP
1.6mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
6700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915V)
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22 Common items in both devices |
32GB (25GB available) / 32GB (27GB available) |
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915V) | HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) | |
Model | Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915V) | Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) |
Other model names | Verizon Galaxy Note Edge N915V (CDMA) | HTC Google Nexus 9 WiFi, HTC Volantis |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | HTC |
Release date | 11/1/2014 | 11/3/2014 |
Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 82.4 x 151.3 millimeters (3.24 x 5.96 in) | 153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in) |
Weight | 174 grams (6.09 ounces) | 425 grams (14.88 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915V) | HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.6" inches | 8.9" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 1536x2048 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 525 PPI | 288 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 |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915V) | HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) | |
System version | Android 4.4.4 KitKat | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
Firmware update | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915V) | HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 Pro (28nm) | 64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64 |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 420 | NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915V) | HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0 | 32GB (27GB available) |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915V) | HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | Not supported |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | feature not registered |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | feature not registered |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 4, 13) | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | Not supported |
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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915V) | HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | 31mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.6" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915V) | HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 3.7 megapixels | 1.6 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1440 pixels | 1536x1024 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | 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 |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915V) | HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, DivX |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915V) | HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL-3 | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
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 | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915V) | HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Humidity Proximity sensor SpO2 Temperature UV radiation | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915V) | HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 6700 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 18 hours | 9.5 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915V) | HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Not supported |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | feature not registered |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Black, White โข Samsung TouchWiz UX โข S Pen stylus โข S-Voice natural language โข Dropbox 50GB โข Samsung Gear S compatible โข ANT+ support | โข Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand โข HTC BoomSound โข Java framework |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915V) | HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.07W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.105W/kg (head), 0.306W/kg (body) | feature not registered |