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

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

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Compare Apple iPad 3 X HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) 14Points
HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

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04Points Apple iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB) Compare HTC Nexus 9 X
Apple iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)
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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Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)} 14 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) vs iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)} 4 Advantages Apple iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core188%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs1GB LPDDR2
+425 grams (14.88 ounces)53%
Lighter		vs652 grams (22.82 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)19%
Thinner		vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+288 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs264 PPI
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot 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		vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster		vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
TFT IPS LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
8.9"vs+9.7"9%
Larger screen
6700 mAhvs+11560 mAh73%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
21 Common items in both devices
32GB (27GB available)
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 (WiFi 32GB)iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)
ModelNexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)
Other model namesHTC Google Nexus 9 WiFi, HTC VolantisiPad 3 A1416 (Wi-Fi)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCApple
Release date11/3/20143/16/2012
Depth7.9 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)
Weight425 grams (14.88 ounces)652 grams (22.82 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size8.9" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)288 PPI264 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)
System versionAndroid 5.0 LollipopiOS 5.1.0
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatiOS 9.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)
Chipset64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-6432bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192PowerVR SGX543MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (27GB available)32GB (27GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.6 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1536x1024 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedfeature not registered
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, DivXMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6700 mAh11560 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9.5 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered720 hours (30 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedfeature not registered
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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 (WiFi 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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