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HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) vs Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)

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

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Compare Motorola Xoom 2 X HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) 19Points
8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB) Compare HTC Nexus 9 X
8.2"
TFT

800x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3960
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)} 19 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) vs Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)} 3 Advantages Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core140%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (27GB available)69%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)14%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs800x1280 pixels
+288 PPI57%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs184 PPI
+8.9"9%
Larger screen
vs8.2"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot 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
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+6700 mAh69%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3960 mAh
+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
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
425 grams (14.88 ounces)vs+386 grams (13.51 ounces)10%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

15 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 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)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
ModelNexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
Other model namesHTC Google Nexus 9 WiFi, HTC VolantisMotorola Xoom 2 Family Edition WiFi, Motorola XYBOARD 8.2
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandHTCMotorola
Release date11/3/201412/1/2011
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)139 x 216 millimeters (5.47 x 8.5 in)
Weight425 grams (14.88 ounces)386 grams (13.51 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size8.9" inches8.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels800x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)288 PPI184 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
System versionAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 3.2 Honeycomb
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
Chipset64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-6432bit: TI OMAP 4430
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (27GB available)16GB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
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)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 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 focusSupportedSupported
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)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.6 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1536x1024 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, DivXMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + 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, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity6700 mAh3960 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9.5 hours6 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
• HTC BoomSound
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Motorola MOTOPRINT v2+
• HDMI 1.4
• 3D virtual surround sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
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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