HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Nexus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/18/2014 8:16 AM, updated: 6/27/2023 6:10 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 X HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB) Compare HTC Nexus 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7"
TFT

600x1024

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

27 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core140% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (27GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)25% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1536x2048 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	600x1024 pixels
+288 PPI69% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	170 PPI
+8.9"27% Larger screen	vs	7"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1.6MP20% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(Not supported)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6700 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
436 grams (15.26 ounces)	vs	+302 grams (10.57 ounces)44% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)
Other model names	HTC Google Nexus 9 3G/LTE, HTC Volantis	Galaxy Tab3 SM-T210R
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	11/3/2014	6/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/2013
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)	111.1 x 188 millimeters (4.37 x 7.4 in)
Weight	436 grams (15.26 ounces)	302 grams (10.57 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	8.9" inches	7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	600x1024 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	288 PPI	170 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)
System version	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UX UI
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)
Chipset	64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64	32bit: Marvell PXA986 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192	Vivante GC1000
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	8GB (5GB available) eMMC
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) T-Mobile version: LTE (Bands 2, 3, 5, 6, 13)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	Not supported
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.6 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1536x1024 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, DivX	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6700 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	feature not registered
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	feature not registered
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand • HTC BoomSound • Java framework	• Colors: White • Quickoffice • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.7W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.58W/kg (body)