HTC Nexus 9
#5277
Xiaomi Mi Pad 2
#4933Category Breakdown
HTC Nexus 9
Xiaomi Mi Pad 2
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 resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 has a slightly smaller 7.9-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~326 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus 9 is powered by the Nvidia Tegra K1 chipset with a dual-core CPU, whereas the Mi Pad 2 utilizes an Intel Atom X5-Z8500 with a quad-core CPU, providing different performance characteristics.
- Both tablets have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Mi Pad 2 offers a higher-resolution 5 MP front camera compared to the Nexus 9's 1.6 MP.
- The Nexus 9 has a larger 6700 mAh battery compared to the Mi Pad 2's 6190 mAh, but the latter supports faster 10W charging.
- Software-wise, the Nexus 9 runs Android 5.0 (upgradable to 7.1.1), while the Mi Pad 2 offers a choice between Android and optional Windows 10, providing a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Nexus 9
Xiaomi Mi Pad 2
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Versions: Wi-Fi and 3G/LTE
N/A
Display
Size
8.9"
7.9"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~281 ppi density)
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
1536
1536
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra K1
Intel Atom X5-Z8500
CPU
Dual-core 2.3 GHz Denver
Quad-core 2.24 GHz
GPU
Kepler DX1
Intel HD Graphics
Memory
16GB (Wi-Fi)/ 32GB (LTE), 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera
1.6 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
1.6 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6700 mAh
6190 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 6700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 6190 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
228.2 x 153.7 x 8 mm (8.98 x 6.05 x 0.31 in)
200.4 x 132.6 x 7 mm (7.89 x 5.22 x 0.28 in)
Weight
425 g
322 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
Dark grey, Champagne gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
No
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps - cellular model only
N/A
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/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, aptX
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only
No
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android OS/ Optional Windows 10 (64 GB model), MIUI 7
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android OS/ Optional Windows 10 (64 GB model), MIUI 7
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes