Category Breakdown
HTC Nexus 9
Ulefone Armor X6
Performance
60.345.9
Camera
35.215.4
Display
60.556.5
Battery
38.428.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
59.133.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
37.728.1
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
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, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
1.6 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
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 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

