Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
#6665
Asus Google Nexus 7 Cellular
#5697Category Breakdown
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Asus Google Nexus 7 Cellular
Performance
46.049.7
Camera
0.014.1
Display
60.646.2
Battery
1.630.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
22.336.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
22.726.8
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, providing a higher 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 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 chipset, while the Nexus 7 utilizes a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9, potentially offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have similar rear camera specifications, with the Kindle Fire at 1.3 MP and the Nexus 7 at 1.2 MP, but the Nexus 7 supports 720p video recording.
- The Kindle Fire is heavier at 567g compared to the Nexus 7's 347g, which may affect portability.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Nexus 7 at 4325 mAh, likely providing longer usage time.
- Both run on customized Android versions, with the Nexus 7 offering an upgradable OS experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
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
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 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
567 g
347 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
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
No
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
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass