Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013)
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Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 LTE
#6233Category Breakdown
Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013)
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 LTE
Performance
33.950.2
Camera
2.50.0
Display
57.760.6
Battery
1.61.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
19.844.7
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
21.224.7
Summary
- The Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013) features a 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 LTE has a larger 8.9-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by dual-core 1.5 GHz CPUs, but the 8.9 LTE includes a more advanced TI OMAP 4470 chipset and offers more RAM at 32GB compared to the 8GB in the 2013 model.
- The 8.9 LTE also has a rear camera with 1.3 MP, whereas the 2013 version lacks a rear camera entirely.
- Battery specifications are not provided, but both devices run on customized versions of Android, with the 2013 model using Jelly Bean and the 8.9 LTE using Android 4.0.
- Build quality differs, with the 2013 model being lighter at 345g and thicker at 10.6mm, while the 8.9 LTE is heavier at 575g and slimmer at 8.8mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013)
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 LTE
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size
7"
8.9"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~254 ppi density)
PPI
800
1920
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 4470
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX544
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
191 x 128 x 10.6 mm (7.52 x 5.04 x 0.42 in)
240 x 164 x 8.8 mm (9.45 x 6.46 x 0.35 in)
Weight
345 g
575 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Mini-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android OS (Jelly Bean - customized)
Android 4.0 (customized)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer, gyro, compass