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Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 32GB) vs HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Asus Google Nexus 7 (2013) vs HTC Nexus 9 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Nexus 9 X Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 32GB) 07Points
7"
IPS

1200x1920

5
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3950
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
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 16GB)

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Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 32GB)} 7 Advantages Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 32GB) vs Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)} 13 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
+32GB (28GB available)133%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+299 grams (10.47 ounces)42%
Lighter
vs425 grams (14.88 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+323 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs288 PPI
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core56%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10%
Thinner
1200x1920 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels37%
Higher resolution screen
7"vs+8.9"27%
Larger screen
(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
Android 5.0 Lollipopvs+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
3950 mAhvs+6700 mAh70%
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 supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
f/2.4 (aperture)
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
ModelGoogle Nexus 7 2013 (4G 32GB)Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Other model namesAsus Nexus 7 ME571KL, Asus Nexus 7 2 LTE, Asus RazorHTC Google Nexus 9 WiFi, HTC Volantis
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAsusHTC
Release date7/26/201311/3/2014
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)114 x 200 millimeters (4.49 x 7.87 in)153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)
Weight299 grams (10.47 ounces)425 grams (14.88 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size7" inches8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1200x1920 pixels1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)323 PPI288 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ806464bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/750/850/1700/1800/1900/2100 - Europe: 800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTENot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
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 lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
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

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, DivX
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortNot 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3950 mAh6700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours9.5 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Asus TruVivid technology
• OpenGL ES 3.0
• Wireless charging
• Java framework
• Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
• HTC BoomSound
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 32GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
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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