ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon 7 vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/18/2017 9:52 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:20 PM

Compare Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) X ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB) Compare ZTE Axon 7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)

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24 Advantages ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)
+6GB LPDDR42 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (114GB available)115% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (53GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)122% Lighter	vs	389 grams (13.62 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+534 PPI58% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	339 PPI
+(back) 20MP149% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner
1440x2560 pixels	vs	+2560x1600 pixels11% Higher resolution screen
5.5"	vs	+8.9"62% Larger screen
3250 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh85% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)
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Model	Axon 7 (128GB)	Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)
Other model names	ZTE Axon 7 Premium Dual-Sim A2017, A7G343	AT&T Amazon Fire HDX 8.9, Verizon Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 LTE
Country or region available	China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	feature not registered
Brand	ZTE	Amazon
Release date	5/1/2016	10/21/2014
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 151.7 millimeters (2.95 x 5.97 in)	158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	389 grams (13.62 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	2560x1600 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	339 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	Qualcomm Adreno 420 Blaze
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	64GB (53GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6	LTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5952x3348 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	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	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)
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	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3250 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	14 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Wireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gold • Aluminum body • MiFavor UI 4.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Slow motion 720p@240fps • Dolby Atmos audio • Miracast	• 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
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered