Google's recently unveiled Nexus 9 is reportedly getting released in India next month.
India Today citing sources has claimed the HTC Nexus 9 sale will officially go live on 12 November in the subcontinent. It also added that the company, if faced with some logistical issues might postpone sale date by a day or two.
As of now, consumers can pre-book the new Android Lollipop powered HTC slate-16GB (Wi-Fi only) and 32GB (LTE + Wi-Fi) for ₹28,900 and ₹44,900 respectively at Google Play store. The company has also listed official magnetic origami flip covers – Black, Lime Stone and Mint Indigo coloured variants for ₹2,900 [HERE].
There is no word on when the search engine giant would announce the release date details of Motorola Nexus 6 for the Indian market. But it has been confirmed that the Google's flagship smartphone - (Midnight Blue and Cloud White) variants - 32GB and 64GB - will go up for pre-order on 29 October for $649 (around € 510/ ₹40,000) and $699 (around € 550/ ₹43,000), respectively in USA and hit T-Mobile stores on 12 November.
For the uninitiated, HTC Nexus 9 flaunts 8.9-inch QXGA (2,048x1,536p) IPS LCD screen and comes packed with 64-bit Nvidia Tegra K1 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB/32GB inbuilt memory, 8MP main camera, a 1.6MP front-camera, and a 6,700mAh battery.
Motorola's Nexus 6 sports a mammoth 5.96-inch QHD (2,560x1,440p) screen and comes packed with new Android Lollipop OS (with material design), 805 series Snapdragon CPU, 3GB RAM, 32GB/64GB inbuilt memory, 13MP main camera, a 2MP snapper on the front and 3,220mAh battery.
Key Specifications of Motorola Nexus 6 and HTC Nexus 9:
| Models | Motorola Nexus 6 | HTC Nexus 9 |
| Display | 5.96-inch QHD (2560x1440p) screen with Gorilla Glass 3 shieldPixel density: 493 ppi (pixels per inch) | 8.9" IPS LCD 4:3 aspect ratio QXGA (2048x1536p) Gorilla Glass 3 with 'Double tap to wake' feature |
| OS | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
| Processor | 2.7GHz Quad core Krait 450 CPU (Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 SOC) | 64-bit NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor |
| GPU | Adreno 420 | Kepler GPU |
| RAM | 3GB | 2GB |
| Storage capacity | 32GB & 64GB | 16GB & 32GB |
| Camera | Main: 13.0-megapixel camera with Dual-LED flash, f2.0 aperture, 4K video recordingFront: 2.0-megapixel camera with HD video conferencing feature | Main: 8MP camera with f/2.4 aperture, Auto-focus, LED flashFront:1.6MP camera with f/2.4 aperture |
| Battery | 3,220mAh;Talk time: up to 24 hoursStandby time: close to 250 hours (with ambient display on) and 330 hours (with ambient display off) | 6,700mAh; Wi-Fi Browsing: Up to 9.5 hours LTE Browsing: Up to 8.5 hours Video Playback: Up to 9.5 hours Wi-Fi Standby: Up to 30 days LTE Standby: Up to 30 days |
| Network | 3G & 4G LTE | 3G & 4G-LTE (optional) |
| Add-ons | Nano SIM, water-resistant, Bluetooth v4.1. Wi-Fi (802.11 ac 2x2 dual band; MIMO), NFC, micro-SUB v2.0, dual-front speakers, A-GPS Turbo Charger technology, lets user get up to six hours of use with only 15 minutes of charge, Qi Wireless charging support | 802.11ac 2x2 (MIMO) NFC, Bluetooth 4.1, micro-USB 2.0, Dual front-facing speakers with HTC BoomSound technology and Dual microphones |
| Dimensions | 159.26 x 82.98 x 10.06 mm | 228.25mm x 153.68mm x 7.95mm |
| Weight | 184 g | 425g (Wi-Fi), 436g (LTE) |
| Colours | Midnight Blue and cloud white | Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand |
| Price | 32GB: $649 (around € 510/ ₹40,000)64GB: $699 (around € 550/ ₹43,000) | 16GB: Wi-Fi only - $399 (around €310/₹24,550);32GB: Wi-Fi only - $479 (around €375/₹29,500);32GB: LTE - $599(around €470/ ₹36,900);For India:16GB (Wi-Fi only): ₹28,900/-32GB (LTE + Wi-Fi): ₹44,900/- |
[Image Credit: Google Play India]
