HTC Nexus 9
#5277
LG Optimus Pad LTE
#5281Category Breakdown
HTC Nexus 9
LG Optimus Pad LTE
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
55.255.2
Summary
- The HTC Nexus 9 features a more advanced build quality with a lighter weight of 425g compared to the LG Optimus Pad LTE's 497g, and it offers a higher resolution display at 1536 x 2048 pixels versus 768 x 1280 pixels, resulting in sharper visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus 9 is powered by the Nvidia Tegra K1 chipset with a dual-core 2.3 GHz CPU, while the Optimus Pad LTE uses a dual-core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm processor, making the Nexus 9 generally more capable.
- Both tablets have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Optimus Pad LTE has a slightly better 2 MP front camera compared to the Nexus 9's 1.6 MP.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Nexus 9 at 6700 mAh and the Optimus Pad LTE at 6800 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Nexus 9 runs on a more recent Android version, Lollipop, upgradable to Nougat, while the Optimus Pad LTE operates on an older Android Honeycomb.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Nexus 9
LG Optimus Pad LTE
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
Versions: Wi-Fi and 3G/LTE
Tablet with no GSM voice communication capabilities
Display
Size
8.9"
8.9"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~281 ppi density)
768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~168 ppi density)
PPI
1536
768
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra K1
Qualcomm
CPU
Dual-core 2.3 GHz Denver
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
GPU
Kepler DX1
N/A
Memory
16GB (Wi-Fi)/ 32GB (LTE), 2GB RAM
32GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
SD/microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.6 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
1.6 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6700 mAh
6800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 6700 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 6800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
228.2 x 153.7 x 8 mm (8.98 x 6.05 x 0.31 in)
245 x 151.4 x 9.3 mm (9.65 x 5.96 x 0.37 in)
Weight
425 g
497 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps - cellular model only
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, aptX
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes