| Hardware and OS | HTC Nexus 9 | |
| Operating system | Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat) | |
| Processor | Dual-core 2.3 GHz Denver | |
| Chipset | Nvidia Tegra K1 | |
| Internal memory | 16GB (Wi-Fi)/ 32GB (LTE), 2GB RAM | |
| External memory | No | |
| GPU | Kepler DX1 | |
| Display | HTC Nexus 9 | other phones |
| Size | 8.9 inches, 257.7 cm2 | |
| Resolution | 1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio | |
| Type | IPS LCD | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Main Camera | HTC Nexus 9 | other phones |
| Camera | 8 MP, AF | |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec. | |
| Selfie camera | HTC Nexus 9 | other phones |
| Camera | 1.6 MP | |
| Video | 720p | |
| Connectivity | HTC Nexus 9 | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 4G Network | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20 | |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, aptX | |
| CDMA | 2, 3, 5, 6, 13 - T-Mobile | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | |
| Multimedia | HTC Nexus 9 | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | |
| Radio | No | |
| Battery | HTC Nexus 9 | other phones |
| Type | Li-Po 6700 mAh, non-removable | |
| Stand-by | Up to 720 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 9 h 30 min (multimedia) (3G) | |
| Design | HTC Nexus 9 | other phones |
| Colors | Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand | |
| Dimensions | 228.2 x 153.7 x 8 mm (8.98 x 6.05 x 0.31 in) | |
| Weight | 425 g (Wi-Fi) / 436 g (3G/LTE) (14.99 oz) | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | |
| Features | HTC Nexus 9 | other phones |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass | |
