HTC Nexus 9
#5277
Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9
#4932Category Breakdown
HTC Nexus 9
Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9
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 slightly larger 8.9-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 has a 7.9-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~326 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by the Nvidia Tegra K1 chipset, but the Mi Pad utilizes a quad-core CPU compared to the dual-core in the Nexus 9, potentially offering better multitasking performance.
- Both tablets have an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video, but the Mi Pad has a superior 5 MP front camera versus the Nexus 9's 1.6 MP.
- They share a 6700 mAh battery, providing similar longevity, but the Nexus 9 runs Android 5.0 (upgradable to 7.1.1), while the Mi Pad operates on Android 4.4.4 with MIUI 7, affecting the software experience and user interface.
- In terms of build quality, the Nexus 9 is slightly heavier at 425g compared to the Mi Pad's 360g, with both having a similar thickness.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Nexus 9
Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
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
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra K1
Nvidia Tegra K1
CPU
Dual-core 2.3 GHz Denver
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A15
GPU
Kepler DX1
ULP GeForce Kepler (192 cores)
Memory
16GB (Wi-Fi)/ 32GB (LTE), 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
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
6700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 6700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 6700 mAh, non-removable
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)
202 x 135.4 x 8.5 mm (7.95 x 5.33 x 0.33 in)
Weight
425 g
360 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink, White, Gray
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
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 7
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 7
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, gyro
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes