Overall Score
53.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#7145)53.8
Performance(#6443)54.3
Camera(#4969)42.1
Display(#2794)70.5
Battery(#3633)43.5
Build(#11646)63.8
Comparisons Featuring Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
Short Review
- The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 features a sleek design with dimensions of 231 x 158 x 7.8 mm and a weight of 374 grams, making it portable yet sturdy.
- Its 8.9-inch IPS LCD display boasts a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, providing sharp visuals with a pixel density of approximately 339 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset, a quad-core 2.2 GHz CPU, and 2GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and app usage.
- The device includes an 8 MP rear camera capable of video recording, though it lacks optical image stabilization and a front-facing camera.
- Battery specifications are not detailed, but the device supports standard charging and lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- It runs on a customized version of Android (Jelly Bean) with Fire 3, offering a unique user interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth support, and a microUSB 2.0 port, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device features stereo speakers for enhanced audio output and includes a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 combines a high-resolution display with solid performance and a user-friendly software experience.
- Special features include its lightweight build and robust connectivity options, making it suitable for media consumption.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
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 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 Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video RecordingYes
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
Dimensions231 x 158 x 7.8 mm (9.09 x 6.22 x 0.31 in)
Weight374 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-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