Dell XPS 10 (WiFi 32GB) vs HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Dell XPS 10 vs HTC Nexus 9 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/18/2014 8:16 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 2:07 PM

Compare HTC Nexus 9 X Dell XPS 10 (WiFi 32GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.1"
TFT

768x1366

5
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) Compare Dell XPS 10 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)

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5 Advantages Dell XPS 10 (WiFi 32GB)	vs	20 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
+32GB19% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (27GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+10.1"13% Larger screen	vs	8.9"
+(front) 2MP22% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.6MP
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core83% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
635 grams (22.23 ounces)	vs	+436 grams (15.26 ounces)46% Lighter
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)16% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
768x1366 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels200% Higher resolution screen
155 PPI	vs	+288 PPI86% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(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
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
190000 apps (Windows Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2600 mAh	vs	+6700 mAh158% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Hands-free callingAdvantage Hands-free calling is useful when you are driving and on other occasions
Not supported	vs	+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 + 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

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Dell XPS 10 (WiFi 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	XPS 10 (WiFi 32GB)	Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Other model names	Dell XPS 10 WiFi 32GB	HTC Google Nexus 9 3G/LTE, HTC Volantis
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)
Brand	Dell	HTC
Release date	10/26/2012	11/3/2014
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	177.3 x 274.7 millimeters (6.98 x 10.81 in)	153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)
Weight	635 grams (22.23 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
	Dell XPS 10 (WiFi 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	10.1" inches	8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1366 pixels	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	155 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
	Dell XPS 10 (WiFi 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
System version	Windows RT 8.0	Android 5.0 Lollipop
Firmware update	Windows RT 8.1	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Dell XPS 10 (WiFi 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960	64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Dell XPS 10 (WiFi 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Dell XPS 10 (WiFi 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	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	Not supported	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
	Dell XPS 10 (WiFi 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	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	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Dell XPS 10 (WiFi 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 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
	Dell XPS 10 (WiFi 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Loudspeaker	feature not registered	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, DivX
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Dell XPS 10 (WiFi 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Dell XPS 10 (WiFi 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Dell XPS 10 (WiFi 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 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
	Dell XPS 10 (WiFi 32GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Not supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Dock with QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 10-point multitouch • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • SkyDrive • Optional mobile dock with keyboard and trackpad	• Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand • HTC BoomSound • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Dell XPS 10 (WiFi 32GB)	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