Should you buy Sony Tablet S (WiFi+3G+16GB) or Google Nexus 9 (WiFi+4G+32GB)? 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. Sony Tablet S (WiFi+3G+16GB) starts at ₹ 17,500 and Google Nexus 9 (WiFi+4G+32GB) starts at ₹ 19,758.
Sony Tablet S (WiFi+3G+16GB) has screen size of 9.4 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels and Google Nexus 9 (WiFi+4G+32GB) has screen size of 8.9 inches, 1200 x 1920 pixels. Sony Tablet S (WiFi+3G+16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 1 GB. Google Nexus 9 (WiFi+4G+32GB) comes up with internal storage of 32 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Former comes up with battery of Li-ion Battery and latter with Li-ion Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 0.3 MP whereas latter has primary camera of 8 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.
| Specifications | Sony Tablet S (WiFi+3G+16GB) | Google Nexus 9 (WiFi+4G+32GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 9.4 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels | 8.9 inches, 1200 x 1920 pixels |
| Front Camera | 0.3 MP | 1.2 MP |
| Rear Camera | 5 MP with autofocus | 8 MP with autofocus |
| Battery | Li-ion Battery | 6700 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 50 | 60 | |
| Display | 9.4 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels | 8.9 inches, 1200 x 1920 pixels | |
| Front Camera | 0.3 MP | 1.2 MP | |
| Rear Camera | 5 MP with autofocus | 8 MP with autofocus | |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon | ||
| Battery | Li-ion Battery | 6700 mAh, Li-ion Battery | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
| RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB | |
General | |||
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
| Dual Sim | No | No | |
| Release Date | August, 2011 | July, 2013 | |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Single Sim, GSM | |
| Voice Call | No | ||
Design | |||
| Dimensions | 241.2 x 174.3 x 10.1 mm | 200 x 114 x 8.69 mm | |
| Weight | 625 g | 290 g | |
Display | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 | |
| Display Size | 9.4 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels | 8.9 inches, 1200 x 1920 pixels | |
| Display Type | Color TFT screen (16M colors) | Color IPS screen (16M colors) | |
| PPI | ~161 PPI | ~254 PPI | |
| Touch | Yes, with Multitouch | Yes, with Multitouch | |
Camera | |||
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus | ||
| Front Camera | 0.3 MP | 1.2 MP | |
| Rear Camera | 5 MP with autofocus | 8 MP with autofocus | |
| Video Recording | 720p @ 30fps HD | 1080p @ 30fps FHD | |
Connectivity | |||
| 3G | Yes 14.4 Mbps Download 5.76 Mbps Upload | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v2.1 | Yes, v4.0 | |
| EDGE | No | Yes | |
| GPRS | No | Yes | |
| USB | Yes, microUSB-MHL v2.0 | Yes, microUSB-SlimPort v2.0 | |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | ||
| Wifi | Yes | Yes | |
Performance | |||
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML/Flash | Yes, supports HTML | |
| CPU | 1 GHz, Dual Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor | |
| GPU | ULP GeForce | Adreno 320 | |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No | |
| OS | Android v3.2 (Honeycomb) | Android v4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.4.4 (KitKat) | |
Battery | |||
| Battery Type | Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | |
| Capacity | Li-ion Battery | 6700 mAh, Li-ion Battery | |
| Music Playback Time | 31 hours | ||
| StandBy Time | 16 days | ||
Memory | |||
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 32 GB | No | |
| RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
Multimedia | |||
| FM Radio | No | No | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA | |
| Supports | Calendar, YouTube Player | Instant Messaging | |
| Video | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264 | |
Other Features | |||
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | |
| Extra | HDMI, DLNA, Tv Out | HDMI, NFC, Tv Out | |
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS Support | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | |
Dimension of Sony Tablet S (WiFi+3G+16GB) is 241.2 x 174.3 x 10.1 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 200 x 114 x 8.69 mm. Sony Tablet S (WiFi+3G+16GB) comes up with a weight of 625 g whereas Google Nexus 9 (WiFi+4G+32GB) weight around 290 g.
Sony Tablet S (WiFi+3G+16GB) has screen size and resolution of 9.4 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels whereas other comes up with screen size and resolution of 8.9 inches, 1200 x 1920 pixels.
Sony Tablet S (WiFi+3G+16GB) comes up with primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus whereas Google Nexus 9 (WiFi+4G+32GB) comes up with 8 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus.