Head to head · 2 tablets

iPad (6th generation) vs Nexus 9

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 tablets
iPad (6th generation)
iPad (6th generation)9.0Excellent· Top score
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Nexus 9
Nexus 97.5Good
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The short verdict

iPad (6th generation) edges it on score

The iPad (6th generation) leads overall; pick the Nexus 9 if its strengths below matter more to you.

iPad (6th generation)
9.0
Nexus 9
7.5
Choose the iPad (6th generation) if
  • Students and casual users who want Pencil support
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Choose the Nexus 9 if
  • Readers and Android purists.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theiPad (6th generation)1 win
+9%Larger screen9.7 vs 8.9 in
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Why pick theNexus 91 win
−44 gLighter in the hand425 vs 469 g
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Side-by-side specifications

Display2 differences
Screen size
9.7"
8.9"
Resolution
2048 x 1536
1536x2048
Performance1 difference
Chipset
A10 Fusion
Nvidia Tegra K1
Memory1 difference
Storage
32GB / 128GB
16 GB, 32 GB
Camera1 difference
Primary camera
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8 MP
Body1 difference
Weight
469 g
425 g
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