Amazon Kindle Fire
#11239
Asus Google Nexus 7
#7286Category Breakdown
Amazon Kindle Fire
Asus Google Nexus 7
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
0.041.8
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
42.453.7
Summary
- The Amazon Kindle Fire features a sturdy build with dimensions of 190 x 120 x 11.4 mm and weighs 413g, while the Asus Google Nexus 7 is slightly lighter at 340g and measures 198.5 x 120 x 10.5 mm.
- Both devices have a 7.0" display, but the Nexus 7 offers a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels compared to the Fire's 600 x 1024 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus 7 is equipped with a quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, which outperforms the dual-core TI OMAP 4430 in the Kindle Fire.
- The Nexus 7 also includes a 1.2 MP rear camera capable of 720p video, while the Kindle Fire lacks a camera entirely.
- Battery capacity is comparable, with the Fire at 4400mAh and the Nexus 7 at 4325mAh, both lacking fast charging.
- The Kindle Fire runs a customized version of Android 2.3, while the Nexus 7 starts with Android 4.1.2 and is upgradable, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Kindle Fire
Asus Google Nexus 7
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
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
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
PPI
600
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
Nvidia Tegra 3
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
ULP GeForce
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
1.2 MP
Main Camera Details
N/A
1.2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4400 mAh
4325 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 4400 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 4325 mAh battery (16 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
190 x 120 x 11.4 mm (7.48 x 4.72 x 0.45 in)
198.5 x 120 x 10.5 mm (7.81 x 4.72 x 0.41 in)
Weight
413 g
340 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
No
3.0
NFC
✗
✓
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3 (customized)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (customized)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes