HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Nexus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/18/2014 8:16 AM, updated: 6/27/2023 6:10 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 X HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A) Compare HTC Nexus 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7"
TFT

600x1024

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

25 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core61% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+32GB (27GB available)125% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)25% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1536x2048 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	600x1024 pixels
+288 PPI69% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	170 PPI
+8.9"27% Larger screen	vs	7"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1.6MP20% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6700 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 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]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
436 grams (15.26 ounces)	vs	+306 grams (10.71 ounces)42% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
Other model names	HTC Google Nexus 9 3G/LTE, HTC Volantis	Galaxy Tab 3 SM-T217A (AT&T)
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)	USA
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	11/3/2014	9/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/2013
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)	111.1 x 188 millimeters (4.37 x 7.4 in)
Weight	436 grams (15.26 ounces)	306 grams (10.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	8.9" inches	7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	600x1024 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	288 PPI	170 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
System version	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UX UI
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
Chipset	64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
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 (1, 2, 4, 5, 13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not 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
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
Front camera (secondary)	1.6 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1536x1024 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
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)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, DivX	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	3.0 + 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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6700 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9.5 hours	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand • HTC BoomSound • Java framework	• Colors: Midnight Black • Quickoffice • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
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