Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB) vs Sharp Aquos S3 mini

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Side by side comparison between Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) vs Sharp Aquos S3 mini devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/1/2018 7:32 PM, updated: 4/30/2020 8:56 PM

Compare Sharp Aquos S3 mini X Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Sharp Aquos S3 mini Compare Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IGZO

1080x2040

16
MP

20.2mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Sharp Aquos S3 mini

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!

6 Advantages Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)	vs	24 Advantages Sharp Aquos S3 mini
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT-IGZO
+2560x1600 pixels86% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2040 pixels
+8.9"62% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+6000 mAh99% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3020 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+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	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (24GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)113% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
375 grams (13.13 ounces)	vs	+140 grams (4.9 ounces)168% Lighter
339 PPI	vs	+420 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 20.2MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(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 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage 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
Not supported	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your 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 GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices

7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
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Model	Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)	Aquos S3 mini
Other model names	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 WiFi, Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 2014	Sharp Aquos S3 mini 6GB RAM + 64GB FS8018
Country or region available	feature not registered	China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	Amazon	Sharp
Release date	10/21/2014	3/1/2018
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)	73 x 142.7 millimeters (2.87 x 5.62 in)
Weight	375 grams (13.13 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 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 (WiFi 32GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT-IGZO
Screen size	8.9" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	2560x1600 pixels	1080x2040 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	339 PPI	420 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 420 Blaze	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	64GB (51GB 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 (WiFi 32GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	Not supported	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	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 (WiFi 32GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital 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 (WiFi 32GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	20.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	5184x3888 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	2µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
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, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	3020 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired 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 (WiFi 32GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	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: Black, Blue, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
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