Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
#7145
Kyocera DuraForce XD
#7154Category Breakdown
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
Kyocera DuraForce XD
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.853.8
Summary
- The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 features a larger 8.9-inch IPS LCD display with a high resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the Kyocera DuraForce XD's 5.7-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Kindle Fire is powered by a more advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset, while the DuraForce XD uses a Snapdragon 400, resulting in better processing capabilities for the Fire.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the DuraForce XD offers 1080p video recording, whereas the Kindle Fire's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The DuraForce XD has a larger 3700 mAh battery, supporting faster charging at 10W, while the Kindle Fire's battery specifications are not provided.
- The Kindle Fire runs a customized version of Android Jelly Bean, while the DuraForce XD operates on Android 5.1 Lollipop, which may impact the software experience and available features.
- The build quality of the DuraForce XD is likely more rugged, given its design focus, while the Kindle Fire is lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
Kyocera DuraForce XD
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
Versions: Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi/LTE
N/A
Display
Size
8.9"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~339 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~258 ppi density)
PPI
2560
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Yes
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
3700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Li-Ion 3700 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
231 x 158 x 7.8 mm (9.09 x 6.22 x 0.31 in)
166.8 x 86.4 x 13.9 mm (6.57 x 3.40 x 0.55 in)
Weight
374 g
307 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac//r/k, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS - cellular model only
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android OS (Jelly Bean - customized), Fire 3
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android OS (Jelly Bean - customized), Fire 3
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes