The Nexus 10 Is Better Than the Nexus 9

Google may have made a mistake in releasing the new Nexus 9. It improves very little on the old Nexus 10, and even may have taken a step back in a few categories.

The Nexus 9 has a better processor.

The Nexus 9 has a metal frame and a lighter body.

The Nexus 9 has a better back camera and flash.

The Nexus 9 will get more Android updates.

Both devices have 2GB of RAM.

Both devices have a similar front camera.

The Nexus 10's screen is bigger.

The Nexus 10's display has a higher pixel density.

The Nexus 10 has a bigger battery.

The Nexus 10's 16:10 aspect ratio is better for videos, while the Nexus 9's 4:3 aspect ratio is better for web browsing. Some games work better on 16:10, some work better on 4:3.

The Nexus 9 is a bit smaller and more pocketable, while the Nexus 10 is better for media consumption.

Currently, the Nexus 10 32GB is $425.99 on Amazon.

The Nexus 9 32GB is $429.99 on Amazon.

The Nexus 10 is clearly the better bang for the buck. The Nexus 9 is a mistake.