Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
#7146
Asus Zenpad 7.0 Z370CG
#7148Category Breakdown
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Asus Zenpad 7.0 Z370CG
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 larger 8.9-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, resulting in a sharper image compared to the Asus Zenpad 7.0 Z370CG's 7.0-inch display at 800 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Fire HDX is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset, while the Zenpad utilizes an Intel Atom x3-C3230, with both devices offering 2GB of RAM.
- Both tablets have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Zenpad includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies, absent in the Fire HDX.
- The Fire HDX is heavier at 375g compared to the Zenpad's 272g, and the Zenpad has a smaller battery capacity of 3500mAh versus the Fire HDX's unspecified capacity.
- Software-wise, the Fire HDX runs a customized version of Android 4.4, while the Zenpad operates on Android 5.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Asus Zenpad 7.0 Z370CG
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Versions: Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi/LTE
N/A
Display
Size
8.9"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~339 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
PPI
2560
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
Intel Atom x3-C3230
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 450
Quad-core
GPU
Adreno 420
Mali-450MP4
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable (13 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)
189 x 110.9 x 8.7 mm (7.44 x 4.37 x 0.34 in)
Weight
375 g
272 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Aurora Metallic
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM - cellular model only
Micro-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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS - cellular model only
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat - customized), Fire 4
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.4 (KitKat - customized), Fire 4
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes