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.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Google Nexus 9 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 8.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | 8.4 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels |
| Front Camera | 1.6 MP | 2.1 MP |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP with autofocus | 8 MP with autofocus |
| Processor | Nvidia | Qualcomm Snapdragon 5420 |
| Battery | 6700 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4900 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 56 | 70 | |
| Display | 8.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | 8.4 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels | |
| Front Camera | 1.6 MP | 2.1 MP | |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP with autofocus | 8 MP with autofocus | |
| Processor | Nvidia | Qualcomm Snapdragon 5420 | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4900 mAh, Li-ion Battery | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB | |
General | |||
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
| Dual Sim | No | No | |
| Release Date | October, 2014 | June, 2014 | |
| Sim Type | No Sim Supported | Single Sim, GSM | |
Design | |||
| Dimensions | 228.2 x 153.69 x 7.9 mm | 212.9 x 125.7 x 6.6 mm | |
| Weight | 425 g | 294 g | |
Display | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 16:10 | |
| Display Size | 8.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | 8.4 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 Multitouch | Yes, with Multitouch | |
Camera | |||
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED | |
| Front Camera | 1.6 MP | 2.1 MP | |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP with autofocus | 8 MP with autofocus | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30fps FHD | 1080p @ 30fps FHD | |
Connectivity | |||
| 3G | No | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v4.0 | |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | |
| Wifi | Yes | Yes | |
Performance | |||
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML | |
| Chipset | Nvidia | Qualcomm Snapdragon 5420 | |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Quad Core Processor | |
| GPU | Keepler DX1 | Adreno 330 (LTE model)/ Mali-T628 MP6 (Wi-Fi model) | |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | Yes, via 3rd party | |
| OS | Android v5 (Lollipop) | Android v4.4.2 (KitKat) | |
Battery | |||
| Battery Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | |
| Capacity | 6700 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4900 mAh, Li-ion Battery | |
Memory | |||
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 128 GB | |
| RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
Multimedia | |||
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | ||
| FM Radio | No | No | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA | |
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Calendar, YouTube Player | MMS, Instant Messaging, Calendar, YouTube Player | |
| Video | MP4, H.264, DivX, WMV | MP4, DivX, H.264, H.263, WMV | |
Other Features | |||
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | |
| Extra | DLNA | DLNA | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope | |
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.
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.
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.
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.