Amazon Fire 7 (2017)
#7265
Asus Fonepad 7 FE375CXG
#7280Category Breakdown
Amazon Fire 7 (2017)
Asus Fonepad 7 FE375CXG
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.753.7
Summary
- The Amazon Fire 7 (2017) and Asus Fonepad 7 FE375CXG both feature a 7.0" IPS LCD display, but the Fonepad offers a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density at ~216 ppi compared to the Fire 7's ~170 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both tablets are equipped with quad-core processors and 8GB of RAM; however, the Fire 7 uses a Mediatek chipset while the Fonepad employs an Intel Atom, which may influence app performance differently.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera and lack a front camera, with video recording capabilities limited to 720p.
- The Fire 7 has a smaller battery capacity of 2980 mAh compared to the Fonepad's significantly larger 15,000 mAh, which should provide longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Fire 7 runs a customized version of Android 5.1, while the Fonepad operates on Android 4.4.2, potentially affecting app compatibility and user experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both tablets weighing around 295g and 299g, but their dimensions differ slightly, with the Fire 7 being marginally thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Fire 7 (2017)
Asus Fonepad 7 FE375CXG
General
Release Date
2017
2014
Announced
2017
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
PPI
600
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8127 (28 nm)
Intel Atom Z3530
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.33 GHz
GPU
Mali-450MP4
PowerVR G6430
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
720p
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2980 mAh
15 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2980 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po (15 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
192 x 115 x 9.6 mm (7.56 x 4.53 x 0.38 in)
194.3 x 108.9 x 9.8 mm (7.65 x 4.29 x 0.39 in)
Weight
295 g
299 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Canary Yellow, Marine Blue, Punch Red
Black, White, Red, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG, USB OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Customized Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Fire 5.4
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Customized Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Fire 5.4
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes