Amazon Fire 7 (2017)
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Gigabyte GSmart Mika MX
#5089Category Breakdown
Amazon Fire 7 (2017)
Gigabyte GSmart Mika MX
Performance
44.247.8
Camera
14.139.6
Display
55.355.2
Battery
23.424.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
21.045.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.729.4
Summary
- The Amazon Fire 7 (2017) features a larger 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the Gigabyte GSmart Mika MX has a smaller 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the Mika MX.
- In terms of performance, the Fire 7 is powered by a MediaTek MT8127 chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU, whereas the Mika MX utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 with a slightly faster Cortex-A53 CPU.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Fire 7 offering a 2 MP rear camera and no front camera, while the Mika MX features a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and a 2 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is comparable, with the Fire 7 at 2980 mAh and the Mika MX at 3000 mAh, both lacking fast charging.
- The Fire 7 runs a customized version of Android 5.1, while the Mika MX operates on Android 4.4, indicating a more updated software experience for the Fire 7.
- Build quality shows the Fire 7 is heavier at 295 g compared to the Mika MX's 165 g, reflecting a more substantial design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Fire 7 (2017)
Gigabyte GSmart Mika MX
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
7"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
600
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8127 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-450MP4
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2980 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2980 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
192 x 115 x 9.6 mm (7.56 x 4.53 x 0.38 in)
143 x 72 x 9.8 mm (5.63 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
Weight
295 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Canary Yellow, Marine Blue, Punch Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Customized Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Fire 5.4
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity