Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 LTE
#6233
Asus Google Nexus 7 Cellular
#5697Category Breakdown
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 LTE
Asus Google Nexus 7 Cellular
Performance
50.249.7
Camera
0.014.1
Display
60.646.2
Battery
1.630.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
44.736.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
24.726.8
Summary
- The Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 LTE features a larger 8.9-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, offering better pixel density compared to the 7.0-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD of the Asus Google Nexus 7 Cellular, which has a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Kindle Fire is powered by a dual-core TI OMAP 4470 chipset, while the Nexus 7 utilizes a quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3, providing a potentially smoother experience.
- Both devices have similar camera capabilities, with the Kindle's 1.3 MP rear camera slightly trailing the Nexus 7's 1.2 MP, though the Nexus 7 supports 720p video recording.
- Battery life favors the Nexus 7, which has a 4325 mAh capacity compared to the Kindle's unspecified capacity.
- Both tablets run customized versions of Android, with the Kindle on Android 4.0 and the Nexus 7 starting on 4.1 but upgradable to 5.1.1, offering a more modern software experience.
- The Kindle is heavier at 575g versus the Nexus 7's 347g, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 LTE
Asus Google Nexus 7 Cellular
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
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
8.9"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
LED-backlit IPS LCD
Resolution
1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~254 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
PPI
1920
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4470
Nvidia Tegra 3
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
ULP GeForce
Memory
32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
4325 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion battery
Li-Ion 4325 mAh, non-removable (16 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
240 x 164 x 8.8 mm (9.45 x 6.46 x 0.35 in)
198.5 x 120 x 10.5 mm (7.81 x 4.72 x 0.41 in)
Weight
575 g
347 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
3.0
NFC
✗
✓
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (customized)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass