Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
#7146
Kyocera DuraForce XD
#7154Category Breakdown
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Kyocera DuraForce XD
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 high resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the Kyocera DuraForce XD's 5.7-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Fire HDX is powered by a more advanced Snapdragon 805 chipset and has a higher clock speed at 2.5 GHz, while the DuraForce XD uses the Snapdragon 400 at 1.6 GHz.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the DuraForce XD supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Fire HDX does not specify video capabilities.
- The DuraForce XD has a larger battery capacity of 3700 mAh compared to the Fire HDX, which does not list its battery capacity, but the Fire HDX is lighter at 375g versus the DuraForce XD's 307g.
- Software-wise, the Fire HDX runs a customized version of Android 4.4, while the DuraForce XD operates on Android 5.1, offering a slightly more updated experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Kyocera DuraForce XD
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Versions: Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi/LTE
N/A
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Yes
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 450
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 420
Adreno 305
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, 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
3700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Li-Ion 3700 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
231 x 158 x 7.8 mm (9.09 x 6.22 x 0.31 in)
166.8 x 86.4 x 13.9 mm (6.57 x 3.40 x 0.55 in)
Weight
375 g
307 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM - cellular model only
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac//r/k, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS - cellular model only
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat - customized), Fire 4
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.4 (KitKat - customized), Fire 4
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes