Sony Xperia X (F5121) vs HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)

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

4/19/2016 12:36 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:34 AM

Compare HTC Nexus 9 X Sony Xperia X (F5121) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2620
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) Compare Sony Xperia X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Sony Xperia X (F5121)

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15 Advantages Sony Xperia X (F5121)	vs	6 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)185% Lighter	vs	436 grams (15.26 ounces)
+441 PPI53% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	288 PPI
+(back) 23MP188% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.6MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32GB (20GB available)	vs	+32GB (27GB available)35% More internal storage for applications and files
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels52% Higher resolution screen
5"	vs	+8.9"78% Larger screen
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
2620 mAh	vs	+6700 mAh156% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

23 Common items in both devices

7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia X (F5121)	Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia X 32GB F5121, Sony Suzu SS	HTC Google Nexus 9 3G/LTE, HTC Volantis
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)
Brand	Sony	HTC
Release date	5/1/2016	11/3/2014
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.4 x 142.7 millimeters (2.73 x 5.62 in)	153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	436 grams (15.26 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	288 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 5.0 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 (28nm)	64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (20GB available)	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
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	300/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,19,20,26,28) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) T-Mobile version: LTE (Bands 2, 3, 5, 6, 13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5536x4152 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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
	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, DivX
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2620 mAh	6700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	9.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Triluminos display • Oleophobic coating • Fingerprint sensor • Sony Exmor RS sensor • PDAF technology on camera • Sony ClearAudio+ • PS4 integration	• Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand • HTC BoomSound • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia X (F5121)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
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