Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB) vs Huawei Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) vs Huawei Honor 9 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/13/2017 5:55 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:33 PM

Compare Huawei Honor 9 X Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Huawei Honor 9 (AL10 128GB) Compare Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.15"
LTPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Huawei Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)	vs	24 Advantages Huawei Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS LCD
+2560x1600 pixels98% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+8.9"73% Larger screen	vs	5.15"
+6000 mAh88% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3200 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR42 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (53GB available)	vs	+128GB (115GB available)117% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
389 grams (13.62 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)151% Lighter
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)4% Thinner
339 PPI	vs	+428 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP6 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
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

f/2.2 (aperture)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
Other model names	AT&T Amazon Fire HDX 8.9, Verizon Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 LTE	Huawei Honor 9 STF-AL10 premium edition 6GB RAM (STF-AL10)
Country or region available	feature not registered	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Amazon	Huawei
Release date	10/21/2014	6/27/2017
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)	70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)
Weight	389 grams (13.62 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS LCD
Screen size	8.9" inches	5.15" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	2560x1600 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	339 PPI	428 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 420 Blaze	ARM Mali-G71 MP8
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available)	128GB (115GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	600/50 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 EV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/1700/2100	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/2.227mm
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
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+, AC3	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, 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	Wireless external keyboard	Not 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: Glacier Grey, Sapphire Blue, Gold • Fast battery charging: 40% in 30min • EMUI 5.1
☢️ Radiation rate
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
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