Overall Score
52.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#8149)52.8
Performance(#11637)51.3
Camera(#9555)41.8
Display(#2914)70.5
Battery(#3845)43.5
Build(#11696)63.8
Comparisons Featuring Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 LTE
Short Review
- The Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 LTE features a sleek design with dimensions of 240 x 164 x 8.8 mm and a weight of 575 grams, making it portable yet sturdy.
- Its 8.9-inch IPS LCD display boasts a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 254 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and TI OMAP 4470 chipset, complemented by 1GB of RAM, which supports basic multitasking.
- The device includes a 1.3 MP rear camera, though it lacks advanced features like optical image stabilization and video recording capabilities.
- Battery specifications are not detailed, but the device does not support wireless charging.
- Running on a customized Android 4.0 OS, it offers a user-friendly interface with stereo speakers and a headphone jack for audio needs.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth, while it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 LTE lacks water resistance and is available only in black.
- Overall, it is a functional tablet with basic features suitable for media consumption.
Specifications
General
Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionTablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size8.9"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~254 ppi density)
PPI1920
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetTI OMAP 4470
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX544
Memory32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera1.3 MP
Main Camera Details1.3 MP
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video RecordingNo
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
CapacityN/A
Battery DetailsNon-removable Li-Ion battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions240 x 164 x 8.8 mm (9.45 x 6.46 x 0.35 in)
Weight575 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
BluetoothYes
NFC✗
USB2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.0 (customized)
OS VersionAndroid 4.0 (customized)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes