Compare Google Nexus 9 Vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB)

Should you buy Google Nexus 9 or Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB)? 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 Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) starts at ₹ 32,750.

Google Nexus 9 has screen size of 8.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels and Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) has screen size of 8.4 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels. Google Nexus 9 comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 3 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 8 MP with autofocus and front camera of 2.1 MP.

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Google Nexus 9 Vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB)

SpecificationsGoogle Nexus 9Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB)
Display8.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels8.4 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels
Front Camera1.6 MP2.1 MP
Rear Camera8 MP with autofocus8 MP with autofocus
ProcessorNvidiaQualcomm Snapdragon 5420
Battery6700 mAh, Li-Po Battery4900 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Storage16 GB16 GB
RAM2 GB3 GB
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Summary
Specs Score5670
Display8.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels8.4 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels
Front Camera1.6 MP2.1 MP
Rear Camera8 MP with autofocus8 MP with autofocus
ProcessorNvidiaQualcomm Snapdragon 5420
Battery6700 mAh, Li-Po Battery4900 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Storage16 GB16 GB
RAM2 GB3 GB
General
Device Type SmartphoneSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date October, 2014June, 2014
Sim Type No Sim SupportedSingle Sim, GSM

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Design
Dimensions 228.2 x 153.69 x 7.9 mm212.9 x 125.7 x 6.6 mm
Weight 425 g294 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 4:316:10
Display Size 8.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels8.4 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels
Display Type Color IPS screen (16M colors)Color Super AMOLED screen (16M colors)
Features Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Screen Protection
PPI ~288 PPI~359 PPI
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Flash Yes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera 1.6 MP2.1 MP
Rear Camera 8 MP with autofocus8 MP with autofocus
Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps FHD1080p @ 30fps FHD
Connectivity
3G NoYes
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0Yes, v4.0
USB Yes, microUSB v2.0Yes, microUSB v2.0
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Browser Yes, supports HTMLYes, supports HTML
Chipset NvidiaQualcomm Snapdragon 5420
CPU 2.3 GHz, Quad Core Processor2.3 GHz, Quad Core Processor
GPU Keepler DX1Adreno 330 (LTE model)/ Mali-T628 MP6 (Wi-Fi model)
Java Yes, via 3rd partyYes, via 3rd party
OS Android v5 (Lollipop)Android v4.4.2 (KitKat)
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Capacity 6700 mAh, Li-Po Battery4900 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Memory
Card Slot NoYes, upto 128 GB
RAM 2 GB3 GB
Storage 16 GB16 GB
Multimedia
Document Reader YesYes
Email Yes, with Push EmailYes, with Push Email
FM Radio NoNo
Music MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA
Supports MMS, Instant Messaging, Calendar, YouTube PlayerMMS, Instant Messaging, Calendar, YouTube Player
Video MP4, H.264, DivX, WMVMP4, DivX, H.264, H.263, WMV
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
Extra DLNADLNA
GPS Yes, with A-GPS SupportYes, with A-GPS Support
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope

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Detailed Comparison of Google Nexus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB)

Design Comparison: Google Nexus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB)

Dimension of Google Nexus 9 is 228.2 x 153.69 x 7.9 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 212.9 x 125.7 x 6.6 mm. Google Nexus 9 comes up with a weight of 425 g whereas Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) weight around 294 g.

Display Comparison: Google Nexus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB)

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 8.4 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels.

Camera Comparison: Google Nexus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB)

Google Nexus 9 comes up with primary camera of 8 MP with autofocus whereas Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) comes up with 8 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 Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB)

Chipset, one of the important feature of the tablets used in these Tablets are Nvidia and Qualcomm Snapdragon 5420 respectively. Google Nexus 9 comes up No card slot and Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) comes up with Yes, upto 128 GB card slot. CPU used in Google Nexus 9 is 2.3 GHz, Quad Core Processor and used in Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) is 2.3 GHz, Quad Core Processor.

FAQs

Q. which tablet has a higher RAM - Google Nexus 9 or Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 has a RAM of 3 GB which is higher than Google Nexus 9 which has a RAM of 2 GB.

Q. Which tablet has bigger screen size, Google Nexus 9 or Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4?

Google Nexus 9 is bigger with 8.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 that has 8.4 inches, 1600 x 2560 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.