Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013)
#11240
Asus Google Nexus 7
#7286Category Breakdown
Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013)
Asus Google Nexus 7
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
0.041.8
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
42.453.7
Summary
- The Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013) and Asus Google Nexus 7 (2012) both feature a 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, but the Nexus 7 uses LED-backlit technology.
- In terms of performance, the Kindle Fire HD is equipped with a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU, while the Nexus 7 has a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- The Nexus 7 includes a 1.2 MP rear camera, whereas the Kindle Fire HD lacks a rear camera entirely.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Nexus 7 at 4325 mAh compared to the Kindle Fire HD, which does not specify a capacity.
- Both devices run on Android-based operating systems, but the Nexus 7 can be upgraded to a newer version, providing a potentially better software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the Kindle Fire HD being slightly heavier at 345g compared to the Nexus 7's 340g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013)
Asus Google Nexus 7
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"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
LED-backlit IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
PPI
800
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Nvidia Tegra 3
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
ULP GeForce
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
1.2 MP
Main Camera Details
N/A
1.2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
4325 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 4325 mAh battery (16 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
191 x 128 x 10.6 mm (7.52 x 5.04 x 0.42 in)
198.5 x 120 x 10.5 mm (7.81 x 4.72 x 0.41 in)
Weight
345 g
340 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
Yes
3.0
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android OS (Jelly Bean - customized)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android OS (Jelly Bean - customized)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes