Technical data: Apple iPad vs. Google Nexus 9
- Design: According to the price Nexus 7 the values Google is the new Nexus 9 on Premium. Of an aluminum frame edged, you get a sleek, solid device, its soft-touch back is available in three colors: Black, White and Sand available. Apple is known for a step further and delivers an aluminium Unibody enclosure to the iPad, which is also available in three colors: silver, grey and Gold.
- Size & weight: the Google Nexus 9 comes in one size - 228x154x8mm - with a 9-inch Display, and occupied exactly the size between the two iPads. The iPad Air 2 is slightly larger, but also thinner (240x170x6,1mm) in the case of a 9.7-inch screen. The iPad Mini, however, is with 200x135x7,5mm and a 7.9-inch Screen is smaller. Nexus 9 and iPad Air weigh about 450gr approximately the same, the iPad Mini is 331 grams lighter.
- Display: Apple's iPads have set the Retina display standards, the latest Screens in the iPad Mini 3 and iPad Air 2 are among the best high-resolution on the market. Google's Nexus 9 is nothing and also built a Panel with 1536x2048 pixels, which guarantee a sharp image. Interestingly, the Google Tablet is also on a 4:3-Format screen, which was among Android Tablets a feature.
- Processor: sufficient performance is ensured for both Tablets. Even if the processors in iPads are on paper weaker-than-Android-rivals, they will, in Conjunction with the Software, an absolutely smooth and quick experience. In order to guarantee the also on his Nexus 9, here's a new Nvidia Tegra K1 installed, which also brings on the Android Tablet a lot of Power.
- Battery: The iPad Air 2 is here with a 7340mAh large battery the top. The Nexus 9 brings it to 6600mAh, and the iPad Mini 2 on 6470mAh. To do this, one must note that iPads battery are, generally, very efficient and just in Standby mode, no current need. Here remains to be seen how the Nexus 9 fails with the new Android 5.0 "Lollipo".
- Camera: All of the Tablets have two cameras - front and back. The Nexus 9 relies on 8MP on the back and the 1.7 MP on the front. Also, the iPad Air 2 comes with the same Anorndung and Megapixel count, only the main camera of the iPad Mini only resolves with 5 megapixels.
- Storage and connectivity: Neither Google's nor Apple's Tablets via Micro-SD expandable. With 16GByte memory's each, about 32GByte up to 128GByte of internal memory when iPad Air 2. There are all the Tablets in the WiFi and the 4G Version.
The new iPads
Software: iOS vs. Android
- Latest versions: Both Apple and Google deliver their Tablets with the latest OS versions. Apple's iOS 8 is a logical development of the redesign with iOS 7 with a focus on Fitness and productivity. Google's operating system Android 5.0 "Lollipo" celebrates with the Nexus 9 even a world premiere, and brings a complete Overhaul of the design, new security, and battery saving features.
- Update: While Apple supplies its devices in a timely manner with Updates, the various Android manufacturers such as Samsung or LG is not always the case. As in the case of the Nexus series, the Updates brought by Google, personally, out, is at the Nexus 9 but also for rapid Software Updates taken care of.
- Ecosystem: Because of today's electronic devices are no longer closed systems, it is important to note that you must entrust it with the decision for an iPad or Nexus Tablet also, all services, and Services of the respective companies. iCloud, iTunes, and similar to Apple, Google Drive, Play Store, etc. just Google. With the cooperation of the two worlds, it is still difficult.
Google Nexus 9
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- Prices: Since the Nexus 9 (16GB/WiFi) starts at a price of 390 Euro, the iPad Mini 3 with 16GB and WiFi in scarce 375 euros, the cheapest device. The iPad Air 2 will cost in the cheapest Version (16GB/WiFi) 490 Euro. In the top version with 32GB storage and LTE, the Nexus will cost 560 euros, and the iPad Air 2, with 128GB and LTE 810 Euro.
- Availability: The Nexus 9 is 3. November 2014 delivered, the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 are already available.
Detailed Tests to iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 you will find of course in our Test Department. If you are still between the Samsung and Apple Tablets decide want to, you can also find a comparison. Do you want a General Overview, our best list of Tablets recommended.
