Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB) vs HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)

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

10/17/2014 1:24 PM, updated: 11/9/2021 9:35 AM

Compare HTC Nexus 9 X Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7"
IPS

800x1280

N/A

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

4325
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) Compare Asus Google Nexus 7 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 (WiFi 32GB)

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5 Advantages Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	vs	14 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
+347 grams (12.15 ounces)22% Lighter	vs	425 grams (14.88 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 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	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core171% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)32% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
800x1280 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
216 PPI	vs	+288 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
7"	vs	+8.9"27% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(back) 8MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
4325 mAh	vs	+6700 mAh55% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 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.
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

15 Common items in both devices

32GB (28GB available) / 32GB (27GB available)

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

+8 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

📱 Model features
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Other model names	Tablet Asus Nexus 7 ME370T Cellular, Asus Grouper	HTC Google Nexus 9 WiFi, HTC Volantis
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Asus	HTC
Release date	11/1/2012, Announced: 10/15/2012	11/3/2014
Depth	10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	120 x 198.5 millimeters (4.72 x 7.81 in)	153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)
Weight	347 grams (12.15 ounces)	425 grams (14.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	7" inches	8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels (16:10)	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	216 PPI	288 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 5.0 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30SL) (40nm)	64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64
CPU	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)	NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192
Performance (benchmark)	Geekbench: 1599 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available) SSD	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	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	21/5.76 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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
📷 Camera
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
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
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, H.265, H.264, DivX
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4325 mAh	6700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	9.5 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Call control	Voice recorder, Voice commands	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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	• Colors: Black • Google Wallet • Asus TruVivid technology • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand • HTC BoomSound • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
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