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Amazon Kindle Fire HDX#7285

Released: 2013

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX

Overall Score

53.7

Category Breakdown

Overall(#7285)53.7
Performance(#6569)54.3
Camera(#9557)41.8
Display(#2919)70.5
Battery(#3850)43.5
Build(#11701)63.8

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Short Review

  • The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX features a compact design with dimensions of 186 x 128 x 9 mm and a weight of 303 grams, making it portable and easy to handle.
  • Its 7.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 323 ppi, which provides sharp visuals.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset with a quad-core 2.2 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and app performance.
  • The device includes a 1.3 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, though it lacks advanced features like optical image stabilization.
  • Battery specifications are not detailed, but the device does not support wireless charging.
  • The software runs on a customized version of Android Jelly Bean, providing a user-friendly interface with access to Amazon services.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The Kindle Fire HDX is equipped with stereo speakers and a headphone jack for audio output.
  • Its build is simple, available in black, without any noted water resistance.
  • Overall, the Kindle Fire HDX combines a solid design with decent performance and essential features for media consumption.

Specifications

General

Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionVersions: Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi/LTE

Display

Size7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~323 ppi density)
PPI1200
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera1.3 MP
Main Camera Details1.3 MP
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video Recording720p
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

CapacityN/A
Battery DetailsLi-Ion, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions186 x 128 x 9 mm (7.32 x 5.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight303 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMMicro-SIM - cellular model only
NetworkGSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE - cellular model only
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
BluetoothYes
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS - cellular model only

Software

Operating SystemAndroid OS (Jelly Bean - customized), Fire 3
OS VersionAndroid OS (Jelly Bean - customized), Fire 3

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes