HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Nexus 9 vs Apple iPad Air 2 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/5/2015 11:16 AM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:27 AM

Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) Compare HTC Nexus 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)

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9 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	vs	9 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core44% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)
+436 grams (15.26 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	444 grams (15.54 ounces)
+288 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	264 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1.6MP28% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
32GB (27GB available)	vs	+128GB (117GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)30% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
8.9"	vs	+9.7"9% Larger screen
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
6700 mAh	vs	+7340 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

26 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

1536x2048 pixels

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
Other model names	HTC Google Nexus 9 3G/LTE, HTC Volantis	iPad Air 2 A1567 Cellular (4G LTE), iPad 6
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	HTC	Apple
Release date	11/3/2014	10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)	153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)	169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight	436 grams (15.26 ounces)	444 grams (15.54 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	8.9" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	288 PPI	264 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
System version	Android 5.0 Lollipop	iOS 8.0
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	iPadOS 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64	64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)	Triple-core, 1 processor: 3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192	PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 29753
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	128GB (117GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
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	150/50 Mbps	100/50 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 Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) T-Mobile version: LTE (Bands 2, 3, 5, 6, 13)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
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/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.6 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1536x1024 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, DivX	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6700 mAh	7340 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9.5 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand • HTC BoomSound • Java framework	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
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