Amazon Kindle Fire HD
#8150
Asus Google Nexus 7 Cellular
#7287Category Breakdown
Amazon Kindle Fire HD
Asus Google Nexus 7 Cellular
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
41.841.8
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
52.853.7
Summary
- The Amazon Kindle Fire HD and Asus Google Nexus 7 Cellular both feature a 7.0" IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, but the Nexus 7 uses LED-backlit technology.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus 7 is equipped with a quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, while the Kindle Fire HD has a dual-core TI OMAP 4460, giving the Nexus an edge in processing power.
- The camera on the Nexus 7 is slightly better at 1.2 MP with 720p video capability, compared to the Kindle's 1.3 MP rear camera without video recording.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher on the Nexus 7 at 4325 mAh, enhancing its longevity.
- Both devices run customized versions of Android, with the Nexus 7 offering a more recent OS version that can be upgraded.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Nexus being lighter at 347g versus the Kindle's 395g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Kindle Fire HD
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
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
TI OMAP 4460
Nvidia Tegra 3
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
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 Details
1.3 MP
1.2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
Dimensions
193 x 137 x 10.3 mm (7.60 x 5.39 x 0.41 in)
198.5 x 120 x 10.5 mm (7.81 x 4.72 x 0.41 in)
Weight
395 g
347 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (customized)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (customized)
Android 4.1 (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