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Apple iPad Air (WiFi 32GB) vs HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air vs HTC Nexus 9 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Nexus 9 X Apple iPad Air (WiFi 32GB) 05Points
Apple iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

8820
mAh

(Non removable)

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13Points HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) Compare Apple iPad Air X
HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)

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iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)} 5 Advantages Apple iPad Air (WiFi 32GB) vs Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)} 13 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)5%
Thinner		vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT IPS LCD
+9.7"9%
Larger screen		vs8.9"
+8820 mAh32%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs6700 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)vs+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core64%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (23GB available)vs+32GB (27GB available)17%
More internal storage for applications and files
469 grams (16.42 ounces)vs+425 grams (14.88 ounces)10%
Lighter
264 PPIvs+288 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 1.6MP28%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
22 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
16 million
1536x2048 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
ModeliPad Air (WiFi 32GB)Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Other model namesiPad Air A1474 (WiFi), iPad 5 Air, iPad Air 1HTC Google Nexus 9 WiFi, HTC Volantis
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleHTC
Release date11/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/201311/3/2014
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)
Weight469 grams (16.42 ounces)425 grams (14.88 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size9.7" inches8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels (4:3)1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)264 PPI288 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
System versioniOS 7.0Android 5.0 Lollipop
Firmware updateiOS 12Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm)64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz)NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192
Performance (benchmark)Basemark X: 13597feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (23GB available)
eMMC		32GB (27GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length33mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.265, H.264, DivX
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity8820 mAh6700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours9.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Space Gray, Silver
• Retina display
• Oleophobic coating
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud service
• iCloud Keychain
• FaceTime HD		• Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
• HTC BoomSound
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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