HTC Google Nexus 9 vs Nvidia Shield Tablet (Wi-Fi) comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	HTC Google Nexus 9	Nvidia Shield Tablet (Wi-Fi)
key specs
Display	8.90-inch	8.00-inch
Processor	Nvidia Tegra K1	Nvidia Tegra K1
Front Camera	1.6-megapixel	5-megapixel
Resolution	2048x1536 pixels	1920x1200 pixels
RAM	2GB	2GB
OS	Android 5.0	Android 4.4
Storage	16GB	16GB
Rear Camera	8-megapixel	5-megapixel
Battery Capacity	6700mAh	-
general
Brand	HTC	Nvidia
Model	Google Nexus 9	Shield Tablet (Wi-Fi)
Release date	October 1, 2014	July 1, 2014
Dimensions (mm)	153.68 x 228.25 x 7.95	221.00 x 126.00 x 9.20
Weight (g)	425.00	390.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	6700	-
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand	-
display
Screen size (inches)	8.90	8.00
Touchscreen	No	No
Resolution	2048x1536 pixels	1920x1200 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	288	-
hardware
Processor	2.3GHz dual-core	2.2GHz quad-core
Processor make	Nvidia Tegra K1	Nvidia Tegra K1
RAM	2GB	2GB
Internal storage	16GB	16GB
Expandable storage	No	Yes
Expandable storage type	-	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	-	128
camera
Rear camera	8-megapixel	5-megapixel
Front camera	1.6-megapixel	5-megapixel
Rear flash	LED	-
software
Operating system	Android 5.0	Android 4.4
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 n
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.10	4.00
NFC	Yes	No
Infrared	No	No
USB OTG	No	No
Headphones	3.5mm	3.5mm
FM	No	No
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No	No
sensors
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	No	No
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	No
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Barometer	No	No
Temperature sensor	No	No

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