| Physical features | HTC Nexus 9 |
| Model | |
| Other model names | HTC Google Nexus 9 3G/LTE, HTC Volantis |
| Country or region available |   
(Global, International), USA, (Europe) |
| Brand | HTC |
| Release date | November, 2014 |
| Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in) |
| Weight | 436 grams (15.26 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported |
| System (OS) | HTC Nexus 9 |
| Operating system | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
| Firmware update | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
| Hardware | HTC Nexus 9 |
| Chipset | 64bit - NVIDIA Tegra K1-64 |
| CPU processor | 2.3Ghz Dual-Core Denver |
| GPU graphical controller | NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192 |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 32GB (27GB available) |
| External storage | Not supported |
| Display | HTC Nexus 9 |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 8.9" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1536x2048 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 288 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Display features | feature not registered |
| Mobile networks | HTC Nexus 9 |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | 150/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM Mhz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | 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 |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported |
| Calling | HTC Nexus 9 |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Camera | HTC Nexus 9 |
| Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo only main camera |
| 2ª camera | HTC Nexus 9 |
| Front camera (secondary) | 1.6 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 1536x1024 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) |
| Front flash | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered |
| Multimedia | HTC Nexus 9 |
| Radio | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, DivX |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Connectivity | HTC Nexus 9 |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| TV output | Not supported |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO |
| DLNA | Supported |
| NFC | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| Infrared port | Not supported |
| Other functions | HTC Nexus 9 |
| Active noise cancellation | Not supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
|
| Other features | - Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
- HTC BoomSound
- WiFi direct
- WiFi hotspot
- Java framework |
| Power supply | HTC Nexus 9 |
| Battery | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 6700 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Standard charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 570 minutes | 9.5 hours | 0.4 day |
| Standby | feature not registered |
| Radiation rate | HTC Nexus 9 |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered |