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Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (4G 16GB) vs HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 vs HTC Nexus 9 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Nexus 9 X Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (4G 16GB) 12Points
8.4"
SLCD

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (4G 16GB)

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Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (4G 16GB)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (4G 16GB) vs Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)} 10 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
+16GB33%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+335 grams (11.73 ounces)27%
Lighter
vs425 grams (14.88 ounces)
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)10%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1600x2560 pixels30%
Higher resolution screen
vs1536x2048 pixels
+359 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs288 PPI
+(front) 2.1MP32%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.6MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE-A) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
2.3GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core2%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
TFT SuperClear LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
8.4"vs+8.9"6%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Android 4.4 KitKatvs+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
4800 mAhvs+6700 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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

23 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
+16 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

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (4G 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
ModelGalaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (4G 16GB)Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Other model namesTablet Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 4G LTE SM-T325, TabPRO 8.4HTC Google Nexus 9 WiFi, HTC Volantis
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date2/13/201411/3/2014
Depth7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)128.5 x 219 millimeters (5.06 x 8.62 in)153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)
Weight335 grams (11.73 ounces)425 grams (14.88 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (4G 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Display typeTFT SuperClear LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size8.4" inches8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1600x2560 pixels1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)359 PPI288 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (4G 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4 KitKatAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (4G 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM897464bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (4G 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (4G 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-ANot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (4G 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 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 detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (4G 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)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

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (4G 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
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, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (4G 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (4G 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (4G 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4800 mAh6700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11 hours9.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (4G 16GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Dual shot camera
• Java framework
• Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
• HTC BoomSound
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (4G 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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