Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 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
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Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
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Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1600 | 1600 |
| Resolution Width | 2560 | 2560 |
| PPI | 339 | 339 |
| Screen-to-body | 62.9 | 62.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 450 | Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 420 | Adreno 330 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | — |
Battery
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| talk time | Up to 12 h | Up to 12 h |
Body
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM - cellular model only | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) |
| Height (mm) | 231 | 231 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Weight (g) | 375 | 374 |
| Width (mm) | 158 | 158 |
Launch
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, September. Released 2014, October | 2013, September. Released 2013, November |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA | HSDPA |
| 4G Bands | LTE | LTE |
| edge | Yes | Yes |
| gprs | Yes | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE - cellular model only | HSPA, LTE - cellular model only |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | — |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS - cellular model only | GPS - cellular model only |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 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 HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro | Accelerometer, gyro |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) and Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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