Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
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HP Pro Slate 12
#4652Category Breakdown
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
HP Pro Slate 12
Performance
61.464.8
Camera
39.619.1
Display
60.660.1
Battery
1.63.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.745.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
33.231.9
Summary
- The Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) features a compact build with dimensions of 231 x 158 x 7.8 mm and weighs 375 g, while the HP Pro Slate 12 is larger at 300.3 x 222 x 8 mm and heavier at 850 g.
- The Fire HDX has a higher resolution display at 2560 x 1600 pixels and a pixel density of ~339 ppi compared to the Pro Slate's 1200 x 1600 pixels and ~163 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Fire HDX is powered by a Snapdragon 805 chipset with 2 GB of RAM, whereas the Pro Slate uses a Snapdragon 800 with 32 GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Pro Slate offers a 2 MP front camera for selfies, while the Fire HDX lacks a front camera.
- The Pro Slate has a larger battery capacity of 21,000 mAh, compared to the Fire HDX's unspecified capacity.
- Both run on a customized version of Android 4.4, with the Fire HDX using Fire OS, which may offer a different software experience compared to the standard Android interface on the Pro Slate.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
HP Pro Slate 12
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Versions: Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi/LTE
N/A
Display
Size
8.9"
12.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~339 ppi density)
1200 x 1600 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density)
PPI
2560
1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Concore Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 450
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 420
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
HDR
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
21 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Li-Po (21 Wh)
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)
300.3 x 222 x 8 mm (11.82 x 8.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight
375 g
850 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM - cellular model only
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS - cellular model only
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat - customized), Fire 4
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer