Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB) vs HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 vs HTC Nexus 9 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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8.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1600x2560
8
MP
MP
2.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4900
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
8.9"
IPS
IPS
1536x2048
8
MP
MP
1.6mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
6700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB)
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20 Common items in both devices |
32GB (27GB available) |
16 million |
(back) 8MP |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
HDR photo only main camera |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB) | HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
Model | Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB) | Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) |
Other model names | Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 SM-T700, Samsung Klimt | HTC Google Nexus 9 3G/LTE, HTC Volantis |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Global, International), USA, (Europe) |
Brand | Samsung | HTC |
Release date | 7/1/2014 | 11/3/2014 |
Depth | 6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 125.6 x 212.8 millimeters (4.94 x 8.38 in) | 153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in) |
Weight | 294 grams (10.29 ounces) | 436 grams (15.26 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB) | HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 8.4" inches | 8.9" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1600x2560 pixels | 1536x2048 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 359 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 | ||
Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB) | HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
Firmware update | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB) | HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm) | 64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64 |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T628 MP6 | NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB) | HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (27GB available) | 32GB (27GB available) |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB) | 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 | ||
Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB) | HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | 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 | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB) | HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 1.6 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 1536x1024 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 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 | ||
Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB) | HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | feature not registered | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, DivX |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB) | HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 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 |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB) | HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB) | HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4900 mAh | 6700 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 11 hours | 9.5 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB) | 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 | Dock with QWERTY keyboard | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Dazzling White, Titanium Bronze • Samsung TouchWiz UI • 100.000:1 screen contrast | • Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand • HTC BoomSound • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB) | HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.06W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.18W/kg (body) | feature not registered |