Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
#7146
Asus Transformer Prime TF700T
#7157Category Breakdown
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Asus Transformer Prime TF700T
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.853.8
Summary
- The Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) features a more compact and lighter build compared to the Asus Transformer Prime TF700T, which is bulkier and heavier.
- The Fire HDX has a higher resolution display at 2560 x 1600 pixels, offering better pixel density and clarity than the TF700T's 1920 x 1200 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Fire HDX is powered by a more advanced Snapdragon 805 chipset, while the TF700T uses the older Nvidia Tegra 3, resulting in superior processing capabilities for the Fire HDX.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the TF700T includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies, whereas the Fire HDX lacks one.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the TF700T at 25,000 mAh, although both devices do not support fast charging.
- The Fire HDX runs a customized version of Android 4.4, providing a different software experience compared to the older Android 4.0 on the TF700T, which may affect app compatibility and user interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Asus Transformer Prime TF700T
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
Versions: Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi/LTE
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMSReleased asAsus Transformer Pad Infinity 700
Display
Size
8.9"
10.1"
Type
IPS LCD
Super IPS+ LCD,
Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~339 ppi density)
1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~224 ppi density)
PPI
2560
1920
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
Nvidia Tegra 3 T33
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 450
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 420
ULP GeForce
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
25 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Po battery (25 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
231 x 158 x 7.8 mm (9.09 x 6.22 x 0.31 in)
263 x 180.8 x 8.5 mm (10.35 x 7.12 x 0.33 in)
Weight
375 g
598 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM - cellular model only
No
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS - cellular model only
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat - customized), Fire 4
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.4 (KitKat - customized), Fire 4
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes