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Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB) vs ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)

Side by side comparison between Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) vs ZTE Nubia Z5S devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE Nubia Z5S X Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB) 11Points
8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)

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Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)} 11 Advantages Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB) vs Nubia Z5S (3G)} 11 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+64GB (53GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT-IGZO
+2560x1600 pixels98%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+8.9"78%
Larger screen
vs5"
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+6000 mAh161%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2300 mAh
+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
389 grams (13.62 ounces)vs+126 grams (4.41 ounces)2 times
Lighter
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)3%
Thinner
339 PPIvs+441 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
ModelFire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)Nubia Z5S (3G)
Other model namesAT&T Amazon Fire HDX 8.9, Verizon Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 LTEZTE Nubia Z5S 3G, ZTE Z5S Nubia NX503A
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandAmazonZTE
Release date10/21/20141/1/2014
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)68.8 x 137.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.42 in)
Weight389 grams (13.62 ounces)126 grams (4.41 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT-IGZO
Screen size8.9" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2560x1600 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)339 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ808432bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 420 BlazeQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (53GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/1700/2100Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity6000 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardWireless external keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Fire OS 4 Sangria UI
• Amazon Appstore
• Amazon Silk
• Dolby Atmos audio
• Free cloud storage for all Amazon content
• Text-to-Speech english-language content reader
• Colors: White, Black
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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