Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
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BLU Quattro 5.7 HD
#6414Category Breakdown
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
BLU Quattro 5.7 HD
Performance
61.445.0
Camera
39.619.0
Display
60.656.5
Battery
1.623.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.729.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
33.223.8
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 quality compared to the BLU Quattro 5.7 HD's 5.7-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 2.5 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, offering superior processing capabilities over the BLU's Nvidia Tegra 3 with a 1.5 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the BLU Quattro includes a 1.3 MP selfie camera, while the Fire HDX lacks one.
- The Fire HDX’s battery specifications are not provided, while the BLU has a 2800 mAh battery, which may offer less endurance than the Fire HDX.
- Software-wise, the Fire HDX runs a customized version of Android 4.4, while the BLU Quattro starts with Android 4.0, upgradable to 4.1, indicating a more modern software experience on the Fire HDX.
- The build quality of the Fire HDX is more premium with a slimmer profile and higher weight, while the BLU Quattro is bulkier and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
BLU Quattro 5.7 HD
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
Versions: Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi/LTE
Also known as BLU Quattro 5.7 HD D460
Display
Size
8.9"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~339 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~258 ppi density)
PPI
2560
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
Nvidia Tegra 3
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 450
Quad-core 1.5 GHz
GPU
Adreno 420
ULP GeForce
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@24fps, stereo sound rec.
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)
161.2 x 82.9 x 10.6 mm (6.35 x 3.26 x 0.42 in)
Weight
375 g
243 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM - cellular model only
Mini-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 a/b/g/n, dual band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, 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
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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass