Amazon Kindle Fire HD vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Amazon Kindle Fire HD
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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
Even
Better display
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX
Lighter body
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Amazon Kindle Fire HD | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 7 | 7 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 800 | 1200 |
| PPI | 216 | 323 |
| Screen-to-body | 53.7 | 59.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Amazon Kindle Fire HD | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 | Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX540 | Adreno 330 |
| Chipset Name | TI OMAP 4460 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 |
| Process (nm) | — | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.0 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Amazon Kindle Fire HD | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX |
|---|---|---|
| Video | No | 720p |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.3 MP | 1.3 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Amazon Kindle Fire HD | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | — | Li-Ion |
| talk time | Up to 11 h | Up to 11 h |
Body
| Spec | Amazon Kindle Fire HD | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | No | Micro-SIM - cellular model only |
| Height (mm) | 193 | 186 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10.3 | 9 |
| Weight (g) | 395 | 303 |
| Width (mm) | 137 | 128 |
Launch
| Spec | Amazon Kindle Fire HD | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012, September. Released 2012, September | 2013, September. Released 2013, October |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Amazon Kindle Fire HD | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Amazon Kindle Fire HD | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro | Accelerometer, gyro |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Amazon Kindle Fire HD and Amazon Kindle Fire HDX are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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