HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) vs Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)

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

10/28/2014 10:01 PM, updated: 5/9/2020 11:11 PM

Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB) Compare HTC Nexus 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)

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14 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	vs	7 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core77% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+8.9"13% Larger screen	vs	7.9"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+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
+6700 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	6350 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+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
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
32GB (27GB available)	vs	+64GB (56GB available)107% More internal storage for applications and files
436 grams (15.26 ounces)	vs	+341 grams (11.94 ounces)28% Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
288 PPI	vs	+324 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

22 Common items in both devices

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

16 million

1536x2048 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

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📱 Model features
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
Other model names	HTC Google Nexus 9 3G/LTE, HTC Volantis	Verizon iPad Mini 3 A1600 (4G LTE + CDMA)
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)	USA
Brand	HTC	Apple
Release date	11/3/2014	10/16/2014
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)	134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight	436 grams (15.26 ounces)	341 grams (11.94 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 mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	8.9" inches	7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	288 PPI	324 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
System version	Android 5.0 Lollipop	iOS 8.0
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	iOS 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64	64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192	PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	64GB (56GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
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 Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)
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+, 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 mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 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	32mm lens
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
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
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	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
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
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, H.263, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not 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 mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6700 mAh	6350 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9.5 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand • HTC BoomSound • Java framework	• 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
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
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