Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) vs Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
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 HDX 8.9 (2014)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1600 | 1200 |
| Resolution Width | 2560 | 1920 |
| PPI | 339 | 254 |
| Screen-to-body | 62.9 | 58.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 450 | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | Adreno 420 | PowerVR SGX544 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 | TI OMAP 4470 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4 | 4.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM | 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | No |
| Features | LED flash | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 1.3 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | — |
Battery
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
| talk time | Up to 12 h | — |
Body
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM - cellular model only | No |
| Height (mm) | 231 | 240 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.8 | 8.8 |
| Weight (g) | 375 | 567 |
| Width (mm) | 158 | 164 |
Launch
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, September. Released 2014, October | 2012, September. Released 2012, October |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | N/A |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA | — |
| 4G Bands | LTE | — |
| edge | Yes | No |
| gprs | Yes | No |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE - cellular model only | — |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | No cellular connectivity |
Connectivity
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | — |
| NFC | No | — |
| Positioning | GPS - cellular model only | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro | Accelerometer, gyro |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) and Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 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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