Compare Google Nexus 9 Vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)

Should you buy Google Nexus 9 or Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)? Well, your search ends here. Find out which tablet is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Google Nexus 9 starts at ₹ 29,990 and Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) starts at ₹ 32,455.

Google Nexus 9 has screen size of 8.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels and Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Google Nexus 9 comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 1 GB. Former comes up with battery of 6700 mAh, Li-Po Battery and latter with 6700 mAh, Li-Po Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 8 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.6 MP whereas latter has primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP.

Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.

Google Nexus 9 Vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)

SpecificationsGoogle Nexus 9Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)
Display8.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera1.6 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera8 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorNvidiaApple
Battery6700 mAh, Li-Po BatteryLi-Po Battery
Storage16 GB128 GB
RAM2 GB1 GB
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Summary
Specs Score5657
Display8.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera1.6 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera8 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorNvidiaApple
Battery6700 mAh, Li-Po BatteryLi-Po Battery
Storage16 GB128 GB
RAM2 GB1 GB
General
Device Type SmartphoneSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date October, 2014October, 2013
Sim Type No Sim SupportedNo Sim Supported

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Design
Dimensions 228.2 x 153.69 x 7.9 mm240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm
Weight 425 g469 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 4:34:3
Display Size 8.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Display Type Color IPS screen (16M colors)Color IPS screen (16M colors)
Features Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Screen Protection
PPI ~288 PPI~264 PPI
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Flash Yes, LED
Front Camera 1.6 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera 8 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps FHD1080p @ 30fps FHD
Connectivity
3G NoNo
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0Yes, v4.0
USB Yes, microUSB v2.0Yes v2.0
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Browser Yes, supports HTMLYes, supports HTML
Chipset NvidiaApple
CPU 2.3 GHz, Quad Core Processor1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor
GPU Keepler DX1PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
Java Yes, via 3rd partyNo
OS Android v5 (Lollipop)iOS v7.0.4
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Capacity 6700 mAh, Li-Po BatteryLi-Po Battery
Memory
Card Slot NoNo
RAM 2 GB1 GB
Storage 16 GB128 GB
Multimedia
Document Reader YesYes
Email Yes, with Push EmailYes, with Push Email
FM Radio NoNo
Music MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA
Supports MMS, Instant Messaging, Calendar, YouTube PlayerInstant Messaging, Voice Commands
Video MP4, H.264, DivX, WMV
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
Extra DLNATv Out
GPS Yes, with A-GPS SupportYes, with A-GPS Support
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Essential sensors
  • 128GB internal storage
  • Headphone jack
  • Good pixel density (264 PPI)
Cons
  • Only 1GB RAM
  • 5G not supported in Indian models

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Detailed Comparison of Google Nexus 9 vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)

Design Comparison: Google Nexus 9 vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)

Dimension of Google Nexus 9 is 228.2 x 153.69 x 7.9 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm. Google Nexus 9 comes up with a weight of 425 g whereas Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) weight around 469 g.

Display Comparison: Google Nexus 9 vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)

Google Nexus 9 has screen size and resolution of 8.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels whereas other comes up with screen size and resolution of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels.

Camera Comparison: Google Nexus 9 vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)

Google Nexus 9 comes up with primary camera of 8 MP with autofocus whereas Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) comes up with 5 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Screen Protection.

Performance Comparison: Google Nexus 9 vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)

Chipset, one of the important feature of the tablets used in these Tablets are Nvidia and Apple respectively. Google Nexus 9 comes up No card slot and Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) comes up with No card slot. CPU used in Google Nexus 9 is 2.3 GHz, Quad Core Processor and used in Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) is 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor.

FAQs

Q. which tablet has a higher RAM - Google Nexus 9 or Apple iPad Air?

Google Nexus 9 has a RAM of 2 GB which is higher than Apple iPad Air which has a RAM of 1 GB.

Q. Which tablet has bigger screen size, Google Nexus 9 or Apple iPad Air?

Apple iPad Air is bigger with 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels screen than Google Nexus 9 that has 8.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Google Nexus 9 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Google Nexus 9 are: Apple iPad Mini, Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Apple iPad Mini 4.