Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775V) vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Gear S3 classic vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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1.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
360x360
N/A
768MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
380
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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8.9"
IPS
IPS
2560x1600
8
MP
MP
1.2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)
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10 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
4G LTE |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Gyroscope |
+3 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775V) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
Model | Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775V) | Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB) |
Other model names | Verizon Samsung Gear S3 R775V, Gear S3 classic LTE | AT&T Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, Verizon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
Country or region available | USA | feature not registered |
Brand | Samsung | Amazon |
Release date | 3/1/2017 | 11/1/2013 |
Depth | 12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 46 x 49 millimeters (1.81 x 1.93 in) | 158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in) |
Weight | 57 grams (2 ounces) | 384 grams (13.44 ounces) |
Build, materials | Stainless steel body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775V) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 1.3" inches | 8.9" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~24.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 360x360 pixels | 2560x1600 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 392 PPI | 339 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass SR+ | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775V) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
System version | Tizen 2.3.2 | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean |
Firmware update | Tizen 3.0 | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775V) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Dual 7270 (14nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 v1 |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T720 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775V) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
RAM memory | 768MB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 4GB (2GB available) | 16GB (10GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775V) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 100/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Not supported | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | Not supported | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | Not supported | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 700/1700 (Bands 4,13) | LTE 700/1700/2100 |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775V) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | Not supported | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | Not supported | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Not supported | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Not supported | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Not supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | Not supported | feature not registered |
Zoom | Not supported | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Not supported | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775V) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | 1.2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | 1280x960 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775V) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | feature not registered | MP4, H.263, VP8 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG, AC3 |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775V) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
USB | Not supported | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | Not supported | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 3.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775V) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775V) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 380 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 12 hours |
Standby | 72 hours (3 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775V) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Not supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | Not supported | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Wireless external keyboard |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Silver • Leather band strap (22mm) • Stainless Steel body 316L • Samsung Pay • S-Voice, S-Health | • Colors: Black • Fire OS 3.0 Mojito UI • Amazon Appstore • Amazon Silk • Dolby Digital Plus sound • Free cloud storage for all Amazon content • Text-to-Speech english-language content reader |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775V) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.78W/kg (head), 1.185W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |