Category Breakdown
HTC Nexus 9
Ulefone Armor X6
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
55.256.1
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 compared to the Ulefone Armor X6's 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 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 over the Armor X6's quad-core Mediatek MT6580.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Nexus 9 supports 1080p video recording, while the Armor X6 is limited to 720p.
- The Nexus 9 also boasts a significantly larger 6700 mAh battery compared to the 4000 mAh battery of the Armor X6.
- In terms of software, the Nexus 9 runs Android 5.0 but can be upgraded to 7.1.1, while the Armor X6 operates on Android 9.0, providing a more recent software experience.
- The build quality of the Nexus 9 is more substantial, weighing 425g, whereas the Armor X6 is lighter at 223.8g, but its thicker design may contribute to durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Nexus 9
Ulefone Armor X6
General
Release Date
2014
2019
Announced
2014
2019
Description
Versions: Wi-Fi and 3G/LTE
N/A
Display
Size
8.9"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~281 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
1536
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
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
Memory
16GB (Wi-Fi)/ 32GB (LTE), 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF
Front Camera
1.6 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
1.6 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6700 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 6700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh
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)
150 x 78.9 x 14.4 mm (5.91 x 3.11 x 0.57 in)
Weight
425 g
223.8 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)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps - cellular model only
HSPA 42.2/11.5 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
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

