Compare Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) Vs Google Nexus 9 (WiFi+4G+32GB)

Should you buy Apple iPad Air (WiFi+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. Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) starts at ₹ 20,414 and Google Nexus 9 (WiFi+4G+32GB) starts at ₹ 19,758.

Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels and Google Nexus 9 (WiFi+4G+32GB) has screen size of 8.9 inches, 1200 x 1920 pixels. Apple iPad Air (WiFi+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-Po Battery and latter with Li-Po Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP whereas latter has primary camera of 8 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP.

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Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) Vs Google Nexus 9 (WiFi+4G+32GB)

SpecificationsApple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB)Google Nexus 9 (WiFi+4G+32GB)
Display9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels8.9 inches, 1200 x 1920 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus8 MP with autofocus
ProcessorAppleQualcomm Snapdragon
BatteryLi-Po Battery6700 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Storage16 GB32 GB
RAM1 GB2 GB
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Summary
Specs Score4960
Display9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels8.9 inches, 1200 x 1920 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus8 MP with autofocus
ProcessorAppleQualcomm Snapdragon
BatteryLi-Po Battery6700 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Storage16 GB32 GB
RAM1 GB2 GB
General
Device Type SmartphoneSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date October, 2013July, 2013
Sim Type No Sim SupportedSingle Sim, GSM
Voice Call No
Design
Dimensions 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm200 x 114 x 8.69 mm
Weight 469 g290 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 4:316:10
Display Size 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels8.9 inches, 1200 x 1920 pixels
Display Type Color IPS screen (16M colors)Color IPS screen (16M colors)
PPI ~264 PPI~254 PPI
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Features Face detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus
Front Camera 1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera 5 MP with autofocus8 MP with autofocus
Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps FHD1080p @ 30fps FHD
Connectivity
3G NoYes
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0Yes, v4.0
USB Yes v2.0Yes, microUSB-SlimPort v2.0
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Browser Yes, supports HTMLYes, supports HTML
Chipset AppleQualcomm Snapdragon
CPU 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor2.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor
GPU PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)Adreno 320
Java NoNo
OS iOS v7.0.4Android v4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.4.4 (KitKat)
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Capacity Li-Po Battery6700 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Talk Time 10 hours9 hours
Memory
Card Slot NoNo
RAM 1 GB2 GB
Storage 16 GB32 GB
Multimedia
Document Reader YesYes
Email Yes, with Push EmailYes, with Push Email
FM Radio NoNo
Supports Instant Messaging, Voice CommandsInstant Messaging
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
Extra Tv OutHDMI, NFC, Tv Out
GPS Yes, with A-GPS SupportYes, with A-GPS Support
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

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Detailed Comparison of Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) vs Google Nexus 9 (WiFi+4G+32GB)

Design Comparison: Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) vs Google Nexus 9 (WiFi+4G+32GB)

Dimension of Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) is 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 200 x 114 x 8.69 mm. Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) comes up with a weight of 469 g whereas Google Nexus 9 (WiFi+4G+32GB) weight around 290 g.

Display Comparison: Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) vs Google Nexus 9 (WiFi+4G+32GB)

Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) has screen size and resolution of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels whereas other comes up with screen size and resolution of 8.9 inches, 1200 x 1920 pixels.

Camera Comparison: Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) vs Google Nexus 9 (WiFi+4G+32GB)

Apple iPad Air (WiFi+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, Geo tagging, Touch to focus.

Performance Comparison: Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) vs Google Nexus 9 (WiFi+4G+32GB)

Chipset, one of the important feature of the tablets used in these Tablets are Apple and Qualcomm Snapdragon respectively. Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) comes up No card slot and Google Nexus 9 (WiFi+4G+32GB) comes up with No card slot. CPU used in Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) is 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor and used in Google Nexus 9 (WiFi+4G+32GB) is 2.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor.

FAQs

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

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, Apple iPad Air or Google Nexus 9?

Apple iPad Air is bigger with 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels screen than Google Nexus 9 that has 8.9 inches, 1200 x 1920 pixels screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Apple iPad Air in the market?

Best alternatives available for Apple iPad Air are: Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro 5G, Lenovo Tab M11, Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab.