Overall Score
53.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#7146)53.8
Performance(#6563)54.3
Camera(#5025)42.1
Display(#2907)70.5
Battery(#3840)43.5
Build(#11690)63.8
Comparisons Featuring Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Short Review
- The Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) features a sleek design with dimensions of 231 x 158 x 7.8 mm and a weight of 375 grams, making it portable yet substantial.
- Its 8.9-inch IPS LCD display boasts a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 339 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset with a quad-core 2.5 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The rear camera is an 8 MP unit capable of capturing decent photos and videos, though it lacks optical image stabilization.
- Battery specifications are not detailed, but the device supports standard charging without wireless capabilities.
- Running on a customized version of Android 4.4 (KitKat), the software experience is tailored for Amazon services.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device is equipped with stereo speakers and a headphone jack, enhancing audio output.
- While lacking water resistance, its black color gives it a classic look.
- Overall, the Fire HDX 8.9 combines solid performance with a high-resolution display in a well-built package.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionVersions: Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi/LTE
Display
Size8.9"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~339 ppi density)
PPI2560
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 450
GPUAdreno 420
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie Video720p
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
CapacityN/A
Battery DetailsLi-Ion, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions231 x 158 x 7.8 mm (9.09 x 6.22 x 0.31 in)
Weight375 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM - cellular model only
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE - cellular model only
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS - cellular model only
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4 (KitKat - customized), Fire 4
OS VersionAndroid 4.4 (KitKat - customized), Fire 4
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes