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

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

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Compare HTC Nexus 9 X Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB) 04Points
8.2"
TFT

800x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3960
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) Compare Motorola Xoom 2 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 16GB)

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Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)} 4 Advantages Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB) vs Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)} 18 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
+16GB33%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+386 grams (13.51 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs425 grams (14.88 ounces)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core140%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)14%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
800x1280 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
184 PPIvs+288 PPI57%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
8.2"vs+8.9"9%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 1.6MP20%
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
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
3960 mAhvs+6700 mAh69%
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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + 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
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

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

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
ModelXoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Other model namesMotorola Xoom 2 Family Edition WiFi, Motorola XYBOARD 8.2HTC Google Nexus 9 WiFi, HTC Volantis
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaHTC
Release date12/1/201111/3/2014
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)139 x 216 millimeters (5.47 x 8.5 in)153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)
Weight386 grams (13.51 ounces)425 grams (14.88 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size8.2" inches8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)184 PPI288 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
System versionAndroid 3.2 HoneycombAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset32bit: TI OMAP 443064bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

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

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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 stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (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

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, DivX
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

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

🔋 Battery

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3960 mAh6700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours9.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Motorola MOTOPRINT v2+
• HDMI 1.4
• 3D virtual surround sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
• HTC BoomSound
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

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