HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) vs Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)

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

10/18/2014 8:16 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:49 AM

Compare Motorola Xoom X HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB) Compare HTC Nexus 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.1"
TFT

800x1280

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)

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16 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	vs	6 Advantages Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core188% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+436 grams (15.26 ounces)69% Lighter	vs	735 grams (25.73 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)63% Thinner	vs	12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1536x2048 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	800x1280 pixels
+288 PPI93% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	149 PPI
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+6700 mAh106% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3250 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
32GB (27GB available)	vs	+32GB19% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9"	vs	+10.1"13% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 1.6MP	vs	+(front) 2MP22% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Other model names	HTC Google Nexus 9 3G/LTE, HTC Volantis	Verizon Motorola Xoom 4G MZ602, Tablet Motorola Xoom CDMA
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)	feature not registered
Brand	HTC	Motorola
Release date	11/3/2014	10/1/2011
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)	167.8 x 249.1 millimeters (6.61 x 9.81 in)
Weight	436 grams (15.26 ounces)	735 grams (25.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	8.9" inches	10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	800x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	288 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
System version	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 3.0 Honeycomb
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 T20
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192	ULP GeForce 400MHz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	32GB
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) T-Mobile version: LTE (Bands 2, 3, 5, 6, 13)	LTE 700
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.6 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1536x1024 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
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
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, DivX	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6700 mAh	3250 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9.5 hours	9 hours
Standby	feature not registered	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand • HTC BoomSound • Java framework	• Colors: Black • Google Maps 5.0 3D • Quickoffice • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered