HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) vs Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB)

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

10/17/2014 1:24 PM, updated: 5/9/2020 11:11 PM

Compare Apple iPad 3 X HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB) Compare HTC Nexus 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)

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14 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)	vs	6 Advantages Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core188% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (27GB available)125% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+425 grams (14.88 ounces)56% Lighter	vs	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)19% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+288 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	264 PPI
+(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) 1.6MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+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
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
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
Not supported	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
6700 mAh	vs	+11560 mAh73% 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

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

1536x2048 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

f/2.4 (aperture)

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📱 Model features
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Other model names	HTC Google Nexus 9 WiFi, HTC Volantis	AT&T iPad 3 A1430 (4G LTE)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	HTC	Apple
Release date	11/3/2014	3/16/2012
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)
Weight	425 grams (14.88 ounces)	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
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)	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
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	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
System version	Android 5.0 Lollipop	iOS 5.1.0
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	iOS 9.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64	32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192	PowerVR SGX543MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	100/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 17)
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
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
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	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	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 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.6 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1536x1024 pixels	640x480 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 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6700 mAh	11560 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9.5 hours	9 hours
Standby	feature not registered	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Call control	Not supported	Voice recorder
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	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 • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 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