Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
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BLU Studio 7.0 LTE
#5568Category Breakdown
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
BLU Studio 7.0 LTE
Performance
61.451.8
Camera
39.619.1
Display
60.656.5
Battery
1.627.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.739.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
33.227.2
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, resulting in a sharper image quality compared to the BLU Studio 7.0 LTE's 7.0-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Fire HDX is powered by a more robust Snapdragon 805 chipset with a 2.5 GHz CPU, while the BLU Studio utilizes a Snapdragon 410 with a 1.2 GHz CPU, leading to superior processing capabilities in the Fire HDX.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the BLU Studio offers 1080p video recording, while the Fire HDX lacks this specification.
- The Fire HDX has a heavier build at 375g compared to the 266g of the BLU Studio, which is slightly bulkier.
- The Fire HDX runs on a customized version of Android 4.4, while the BLU Studio operates on Android 5.1, providing a more updated software experience.
- Battery capacity is also notable, with the BLU Studio housing a 3700 mAh battery compared to the unspecified capacity of the Fire HDX.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
BLU Studio 7.0 LTE
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)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
PPI
2560
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 450
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 420
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC
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
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
3700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-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)
190 x 99.8 x 8.5 mm (7.48 x 3.93 x 0.33 in)
Weight
375 g
266 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Grey, White, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM - cellular model only
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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
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 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer, proximity, compass