Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022)
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Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Better display
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Lighter body
Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 8 | 8.9 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1600 |
| Resolution Width | 800 | 2560 |
| PPI | 189 | 339 |
| Screen-to-body | 66.9 | 62.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 450 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 2EE MC2 | Adreno 420 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT8169A | Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 |
| Process (nm) | — | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 4.4 |
Memory
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p | Yes |
| Features | — | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 720p |
| Count | 1 | — |
| Lens | 2 MP | — |
Battery
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | — | Li-Ion |
| talk time | Up to 13 h | Up to 12 h |
| Wired Charging (W) | 15 | — |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 10 | — |
Body
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | No | Micro-SIM - cellular model only |
| Height (mm) | 201.9 | 231 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.6 | 7.8 |
| Weight (g) | 342 | 375 |
| Width (mm) | 137.4 | 158 |
Launch
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, September 21 | 2014, September. Released 2014, October |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, September 21 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | N/A | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | — | HSDPA |
| 4G Bands | — | LTE |
| edge | N/A | Yes |
| gprs | N/A | Yes |
| Speed | — | HSPA, LTE - cellular model only |
| Technology | No cellular connectivity | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | No | GPS - cellular model only |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, gyro |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) and Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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