Launched alongside the Nexus 6 was Google’s new Nexus tablet built to showcase the company’s new Android 5.0 (Lollipop). Built by HTC, the Nexus 9 comes with the same premium build that HTC devices are known. HTC Nexus 9 sports a brilliant 8.9-inch screen and a 64-bit processor from NVIDIA.
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Hardware & Software
HTC Nexus 9 is promising a smooth performance with the 64-bit Tegra K1 chipset from NVIDIA. The 2.3GHz quad-core processor and 2GB RAM should offer users a good Android 5.0 Experience. Nexus 9 is available in 16GB or 32GB options with no microSD slot.
HTC Nexus 9 sports an 8.9-inch IPS display with 1536 x 2048 pixels resolution. It features an 8 megapixels camera on the back and a 1.6 megapixels camera.
Google will also be releasing a keyboard accessory, which attaches magnetically with your Nexus 9 so you can be more productive in laptop mode.
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Pricing & Availability
HTC Nexus 9 will be launching this October. We have no information on pricing and availability for Nigeria. Price starts at $399 for the Wi-Fi model and $599 for LTE models. Pre-order begins October 17 in the United States and store sales begins November 3. HTC Nexus 9 Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 65,000 Naira to 120,000 Naira at launch.
HTC Nexus 9 Specs
Here are a few specs of the HTC Nexus 9:
General Features
- Platform: Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
- Processor: 2.3GHz Quad-core Processor (64-bit Tegra K1)
- GPU: Kepler DX1
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Colours: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
- Dimension: 228.2 x 153.7 x 7.9 mm
- Weight: 425 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM (LTE model)
- SIM Count: Single SIM (LTE model)
Display
- Display: 8.9-inch IPS Display, 1536 x 2048 pixels (281ppi)
- Display Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8 MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: LED Flash, Autofocus, HDR, Geo-tagging, Face Detection
- Front Camera: 1.6 MP Camera, HD Video Conferencing
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB or 32GB Storage
- Memory Card Support: No
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz (LTE model)
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 MHz (LTE model)
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes (LTE model)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes (LTE model)
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes, up to 21Mbps
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.1 with A2DP
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: No
- Loudspeaker: Yes, Dual front-facing stereo speakers
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Temperature Sensor: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: No
- Wireless Charging: No
- Suports Traditional Voice Calls: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No (download at store)
Battery
- Battery: 6700 mAh Li-Po Battery (non-removable)
- Internet Use Time (Wi-Fi): up to 9.5 hours
- Internet Use Time (LTE): up to 8.5 hours
- Video Playback: up to 9.5 hours
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