HTC Nexus 9
#3895
Plum Gator 6
#4984Category Breakdown
HTC Nexus 9
Plum Gator 6
Performance
60.346.0
Camera
35.215.4
Display
60.556.5
Battery
38.430.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
59.146.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
37.729.9
Summary
- The HTC Nexus 9 features a larger 8.9-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels, providing better clarity than the Plum Gator 6's 5.5-inch display at 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus 9 is powered by the Nvidia Tegra K1 chipset with a dual-core CPU, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Plum Gator 6's quad-core Mediatek MT6580.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Nexus 9 supports 1080p video recording, while the Gator 6 is limited to 720p.
- The Nexus 9 also has a larger 6700 mAh battery compared to the Gator 6's 4400 mAh, which may result in longer usage times.
- The Nexus 9 runs on an older version of Android but is upgradable, whereas the Gator 6 operates on Android 10 (Go edition), which is optimized for lower-end hardware.
- Lastly, the build quality of the Nexus 9 is more robust, with a heavier weight of 425g compared to the lighter 225g of the Gator 6, indicating a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Nexus 9
Plum Gator 6
General
Release Date
2014
2020, February 01
Announced
2014
2020, February 01
Description
Versions: Wi-Fi and 3G/LTE
Also known as Plum Z555
Display
Size
8.9"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~281 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
PPI
1536
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra K1
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 2.3 GHz Denver
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Kepler DX1
Mali-400 MP2
Memory
16GB (Wi-Fi)/ 32GB (LTE), 2GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 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@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
480p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6700 mAh
4400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 6700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4400 mAh
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)
152.2 x 75.5 x 14 mm (5.99 x 2.97 x 0.55 in)
Weight
425 g
225 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
Black, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Nano-SIM + Nano-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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 400/150 Mbps
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
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only
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 10 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass