Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
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Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
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Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
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Faster charging
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Higher-resolution camera
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
Better display
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
Lighter body
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1200 | 1600 |
| Resolution Width | 1920 | 2560 |
| PPI | 254 | 339 |
| Screen-to-body | 58.4 | 62.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 | Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX544 | Adreno 330 |
| Chipset Name | TI OMAP 4470 | Snapdragon 800 |
| Process (nm) | — | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.0 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | No | Yes |
| Features | — | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.3 MP | 8 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | — | Li-Ion |
| talk time | — | Up to 12 h |
Body
| Spec | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | No | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) |
| Height (mm) | 240 | 231 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.8 | 7.8 |
| Weight (g) | 567 | 374 |
| Width (mm) | 164 | 158 |
Launch
| Spec | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012, September. Released 2012, October | 2013, September. Released 2013, November |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | N/A | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | — | HSDPA |
| 4G Bands | — | LTE |
| edge | No | Yes |
| gprs | No | Yes |
| Speed | — | HSPA, LTE - cellular model only |
| Technology | No cellular connectivity | GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | — | No |
| Positioning | No | GPS - cellular model only |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | — | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro | Accelerometer, gyro |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 and Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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