Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
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Archos 64 Xenon
#6604Category Breakdown
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Archos 64 Xenon
Performance
61.439.1
Camera
39.614.1
Display
60.656.5
Battery
1.623.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.732.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
33.223.0
Summary
- The Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) features a larger 8.9-inch IPS LCD display with a high resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, offering superior clarity compared to the Archos 64 Xenon's 6.4-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Fire HDX is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset with a quad-core CPU at 2.5 GHz and 2GB of RAM, significantly outpacing the Archos, which has a Mediatek MT6582 chipset with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU and only 1GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Archos can record video at 720p, while the Fire HDX supports higher video quality.
- The Fire HDX has a larger form factor at 375g and a slimmer profile, while the Archos is lighter at 232g but thicker.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Archos at 2800 mAh, while the Fire HDX's battery specifications are not provided.
- Software-wise, the Fire HDX runs a customized version of Android 4.4, offering a different user experience compared to the Archos's Android 4.2.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Archos 64 Xenon
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Versions: Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi/LTE
N/A
Display
Size
8.9"
6.4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~339 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI
2560
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 450
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 420
Mali-400MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
231 x 158 x 7.8 mm (9.09 x 6.22 x 0.31 in)
170.7 x 90.6 x 9.3 mm (6.72 x 3.57 x 0.37 in)
Weight
375 g
232 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM - cellular model only
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS - cellular model only
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat - customized), Fire 4
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer, proximity, compass