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LG K8 2017 (X240H) vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)

Side by side comparison between LG K8 (2017) vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

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11Points Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB) Compare LG K8 (2017) X
8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? LG K8 2017 (X240H)

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K8 2017 (X240H)} 11 Advantages LG K8 2017 (X240H) vs Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)} 11 Advantages Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)153%
Lighter
vs375 grams (13.13 ounces)
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
1.25GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core73%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3vs+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)vs+32GB (24GB available)167%
More internal storage for applications and files
8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+2560x1600 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+339 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+8.9"78%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAhvs+6000 mAh140%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

17 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG K8 2017 (X240H)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
ModelLG K8 2017 (X240H)Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
Other model namesTelCel LG K8 X240H, LGX240H, LG-X240H, LG PP2Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 WiFi, Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 2014
Country or region availableMexicoPuerto Rico
Mexico, Puerto Rico
feature not registered
BrandLGAmazon
Release date3/1/201710/21/2014
Depth8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in)158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)
Weight148 grams (5.18 ounces)375 grams (13.13 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG K8 2017 (X240H)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels2560x1600 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI339 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG K8 2017 (X240H)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG K8 2017 (X240H)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 550MhzQualcomm Adreno 420 Blaze
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG K8 2017 (X240H)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
32GB (24GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

LG K8 2017 (X240H)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTENot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG K8 2017 (X240H)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG K8 2017 (X240H)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG K8 2017 (X240H)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

LG K8 2017 (X240H)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG K8 2017 (X240H)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG K8 2017 (X240H)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2500 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3.2 hours14 hours
Standby310 hours (12.9 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

LG K8 2017 (X240H)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedWireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Indigo, Gold
• 2.5D glass screen
• Quick Selfie
• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

LG K8 2017 (X240H)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
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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