HTC Nexus 9
#3895
Pantech Element
#7306Category Breakdown
HTC Nexus 9
Pantech Element
Performance
60.348.4
Camera
35.214.1
Display
60.520.2
Battery
38.438.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
59.141.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
37.719.5
Summary
- The HTC Nexus 9 features a superior build quality with a larger 8.9-inch IPS LCD display at a resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels, compared to the Pantech Element's 8.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 768 x 1024 pixels, resulting in better clarity and color reproduction.
- 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 Element utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 with a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU, making the Nexus 9 more capable for demanding tasks.
- The camera on the Nexus 9 is also more advanced with an 8 MP rear camera versus the Element's 5 MP, and it supports 1080p video recording compared to the Element's 720p.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Nexus 9 at 6700 mAh compared to the Element's 6400 mAh, potentially offering longer usage.
- The Nexus 9 runs on a more recent Android version, starting from Lollipop and upgradeable to Nougat, while the Element is limited to Ice Cream Sandwich, resulting in a more modern software experience on the Nexus 9.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Nexus 9
Pantech Element
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
Versions: Wi-Fi and 3G/LTE
For AT&T
Display
Size
8.9"
8"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~281 ppi density)
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
PPI
1536
768
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra K1
Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 2.3 GHz Denver
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Kepler DX1
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB (Wi-Fi)/ 32GB (LTE), 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.6 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
720p
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6700 mAh
6400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 6700 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 6400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
228.2 x 153.7 x 8 mm (8.98 x 6.05 x 0.31 in)
212.3 x 155.4 x 10.7 mm (8.36 x 6.12 x 0.42 in)
Weight
425 g
469.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Micro-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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, aptX
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass