Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB) vs HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 3 vs HTC Nexus 9 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/28/2014 10:05 PM, updated: 5/9/2020 11:11 PM

Compare HTC Nexus 9 X Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) Compare Apple iPad mini 3 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 tablet? HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)

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!

6 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	vs	15 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
+341 grams (11.94 ounces)28% Lighter	vs	436 grams (15.26 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+324 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	288 PPI
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core77% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (27GB available)145% More internal storage for applications and files
7.9"	vs	+8.9"13% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(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
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
6350 mAh	vs	+6700 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

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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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Other model names	Verizon iPad Mini 3 A1600 (4G LTE + CDMA)	HTC Google Nexus 9 3G/LTE, HTC Volantis
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)
Brand	Apple	HTC
Release date	10/16/2014	11/3/2014
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)	153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)
Weight	341 grams (11.94 ounces)	436 grams (15.26 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	7.9" inches	8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	324 PPI	288 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
System version	iOS 8.0	Android 5.0 Lollipop
Firmware update	iOS 12	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)	64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 MP4	NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	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	100/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)	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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	32mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
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, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, DivX
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6350 mAh	6700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	9.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Call control	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: Black on gray, White on silver, Gold • Apple SIM only USA and UK • Oleophobic coating on Retina display • Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID) • Aluminium body • FaceTime • Siri natural language • iCloud cloud service • Twitter and Facebook • Lightning connector port • OpenGL ES 3.0	• Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand • HTC BoomSound • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	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