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HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) vs Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)

Side by side comparison between HTC Nexus 9 vs Microsoft Surface 2 RT tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Surface 2 RT X HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) 17Points
8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) Compare HTC Nexus 9 X
10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

5
MP

3.1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

N/A

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

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Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)} 17 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) vs Surface 2 RT (32GB)} 7 Advantages Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core35%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Penta-core
+32GB (27GB available)80%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (15GB available)
+425 grams (14.88 ounces)59%
Lighter
vs676 grams (23.66 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1536x2048 pixels52%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+288 PPI38%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs208 PPI
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times
More apps available to download and use
vs190000 apps (Windows 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]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+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
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9"vs+10.6"19%
Larger screen
(front) 1.6MPvs+(front) 3.1MP100%
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 supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

18 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
ModelNexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Other model namesHTC Google Nexus 9 WiFi, HTC VolantisMicrosoft Surface RT 2, Microsoft Surface 2 RT
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandHTCMicrosoft
Release date11/3/20149/23/2013
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)172.5 x 274.6 millimeters (6.79 x 10.81 in)
Weight425 grams (14.88 ounces)676 grams (23.66 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size8.9" inches10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)288 PPI208 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
System versionAndroid 5.0 LollipopWindows RT 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Chipset64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-6432bit: NVIDIA Tegra 4 Wayne (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)
Penta-core, 1 processor:
5x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Penta-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP72 672Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (27GB available)32GB (15GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (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)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (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 flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.6 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1536x1024 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
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)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, DivXMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
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)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity6700 mAhfeature not registered
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9.5 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
• HTC BoomSound
• Java framework
• Colors: Dark Titanium
• Dual-position kickstand
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard
• WiFi Direct
• Microsoft Office 2013 RT
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• SkyDrive 200GB for 2 years
• Skype free international calls and WiFi for 1 year

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (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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