Amazon Kindle Fire HD
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Karbonn A34
#7818Category Breakdown
Amazon Kindle Fire HD
Karbonn A34
Performance
44.128.7
Camera
0.039.6
Display
57.716.9
Battery
1.624.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
22.323.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
22.017.3
Summary
- The Amazon Kindle Fire HD features a more robust build quality with a weight of 395g compared to the lighter Karbonn A34 at 335g.
- Both devices have a 7.0" display, but the Fire HD utilizes an IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better clarity than the A34's TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Fire HD is equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, while the A34 has a lower-performing 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM.
- The camera on the A34 is superior with a 2 MP rear camera, compared to the Fire HD's 1.3 MP, and it also supports video recording.
- The Fire HD lacks a specified battery capacity but is designed for longer usage, while the A34 has a 3000mAh battery.
- Both run on Android 4.0, but the Fire HD offers a customized experience with stereo speakers, unlike the A34.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Kindle Fire HD
Karbonn A34
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
N/A
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
PPI
800
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4460
Mediatek MT6515
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion battery
Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
193 x 137 x 10.3 mm (7.60 x 5.39 x 0.41 in)
197 x 124 x 12.3 mm (7.76 x 4.88 x 0.48 in)
Weight
395 g
335 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Gray/White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Dual SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (customized)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer