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Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) vs HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)

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

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Compare HTC Nexus 9 X Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) 07Points
10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

1
MP

1mp

4GB
RAM

Dual-core

5087
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
20Points HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB) Compare Microsoft Surface Pro X
8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Surface Pro (128GB)} 7 Advantages Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) vs Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)} 20 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
+4GB DDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (83GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (27GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+10.6"19%
Larger screen
vs8.9"
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+USB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
1.7GHz 64bit Dual-core (22nm)vs+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core35%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
907 grams (31.75 ounces)vs+425 grams (14.88 ounces)113%
Lighter
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)65%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels52%
Higher resolution screen
208 PPIvs+288 PPI38%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 1MPvs+(back) 8MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 1.6MP71%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000000 apps (Windows Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
5087 mAhvs+6700 mAh32%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 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

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
ModelSurface Pro (128GB)Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Other model namesTablet Microsoft Surface Pro 1HTC Google Nexus 9 WiFi, HTC Volantis
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMicrosoftHTC
Release date2/9/201311/3/2014
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)173 x 274.6 millimeters (6.81 x 10.81 in)153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)
Weight907 grams (31.75 ounces)425 grams (14.88 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size10.6" inches8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)208 PPI288 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
System versionWindows 8 ProAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
Firmware updateWindows 8.1 ProAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Chipset64bit: Intel Core i5-3317U (22nm)64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerIntel HD Graphics 4000 (350-1050MHz)NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192
Performance (benchmark)Geekbench: 4753 (v2)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
RAM memory4GB DDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (83GB available)
SSD
32GB (27GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)HTC Nexus 9 (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

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x720 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/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 detectionSmile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, DivX
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
USBUSB 3.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5087 mAh6700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingMagnetic charging (dock)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours9.5 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 32GB)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Dark Titanium
• Digital pen
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard
• Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
• HTC BoomSound
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)HTC Nexus 9 (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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