HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) vs Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Nexus 9 vs Sony Xperia Tablet Z tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/18/2014 8:16 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:28 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Tablet Z X HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE) Compare HTC Nexus 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.1"
LED

1200x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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13 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	vs	8 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)
+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core56% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+32GB (27GB available)125% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+436 grams (15.26 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	495 grams (17.33 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1536x2048 pixels37% Higher resolution screen	vs	1200x1920 pixels
+288 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	224 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+6700 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	6000 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	4.0 + A2DP
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)14% Thinner
8.9"	vs	+10.1"13% Larger screen
(front) 1.6MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP32% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)
Other model names	HTC Google Nexus 9 3G/LTE, HTC Volantis	Sony Xperia Z Tablet 4G SGP321, SGP351, Sony Pollux Gina
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)	feature not registered
Brand	HTC	Sony
Release date	11/3/2014	4/8/2013
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)	172 x 266 millimeters (6.77 x 10.47 in)
Weight	436 grams (15.26 ounces)	495 grams (17.33 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	8.9" inches	10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	1200x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	288 PPI	224 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)
System version	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)
Chipset	64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192	Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)
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 SGP321: 850/900/2100 - SGP351: 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)	SGP321: LTE Cat3 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) SGP351: LTE Cat3 1700/2100 (Bands 4)
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)	Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)
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)	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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)
Front camera (secondary)	1.6 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1536x1024 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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)	Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, DivX	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)
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	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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6700 mAh	6000 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	1270 hours (52.9 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)
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, White • Sony Mobile Bravia Engine 2 • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • 3D surround sound • Sony ClearAudio+ • IP57 certified: dust proof and water resistant • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.69W/kg (body)