Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
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Amazon Kindle Fire HDX
#5208Category Breakdown
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX
Performance
46.060.5
Camera
0.014.1
Display
60.660.1
Battery
1.61.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
22.345.6
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
22.728.8
Summary
- The Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 features a larger 8.9-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, while the Kindle Fire HDX has a smaller 7.0-inch display but offers a higher resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a denser pixel per inch (PPI) count of 323 compared to the 254 PPI of the HD 8.9.
- In terms of performance, the HDX is equipped with a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset and a quad-core CPU, compared to the dual-core TI OMAP 4470 in the HD 8.9.
- Both devices have a rear camera of 1.3 MP, but the HDX supports 720p video recording, while the HD 8.9 does not support video.
- The HDX is lighter at 303g versus the 567g of the HD 8.9, enhancing portability.
- Battery specifications are not detailed, but both devices run customized versions of Android, with the HDX utilizing a newer version, potentially offering a more refined software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Versions: Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi/LTE
Display
Size
8.9"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~254 ppi density)
1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~323 ppi density)
PPI
1920
1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4470
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
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
No
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
N/A
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion battery
Li-Ion, non-removable
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)
186 x 128 x 9 mm (7.32 x 5.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
567 g
303 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM - cellular model only
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only
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
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS - cellular model only
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 OS (Jelly Bean - customized), Fire 3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer, gyro