LG G Pad 8.0 (V480) vs HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG G Pad 8.0 vs HTC Nexus 9 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/18/2014 8:16 AM, updated: 5/9/2020 11:11 PM

Compare HTC Nexus 9 X LG G Pad 8.0 (V480) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
IPS

800x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) Compare LG G Pad 8.0 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

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

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

2 Advantages LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	vs	21 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+342 grams (11.97 ounces)27% Lighter	vs	436 grams (15.26 ounces)
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core96% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (27GB available)145% More internal storage for applications and files
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)25% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
800x1280 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
189 PPI	vs	+288 PPI52% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
8"	vs	+8.9"11% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.6MP20% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0 Lollipop	vs	+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4200 mAh	vs	+6700 mAh60% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) HD (1280x720)

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Other model names	LG Pad 8.0 V480 (WiFi), LG V480	HTC Google Nexus 9 3G/LTE, HTC Volantis
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)
Brand	LG	HTC
Release date	7/1/2014	11/3/2014
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	124.2 x 210.8 millimeters (4.89 x 8.3 in)	153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)
Weight	342 grams (11.97 ounces)	436 grams (15.26 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	8" inches	8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	189 PPI	288 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 5.0 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	150/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) T-Mobile version: LTE (Bands 2, 3, 5, 6, 13)
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
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
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
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Loudspeaker	feature not registered	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, DivX
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	S-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4200 mAh	6700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	9.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	feature not registered	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: Black, White, Luminous Orange, Luminous Blue • Knock Code • QuickRemote • QPair 2.0 • Java framework	• Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand • HTC BoomSound • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 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