Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB) vs Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770)
Side by side comparison between Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) vs Samsung Gear S3 classic devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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8.9"
IPS
IPS
2560x1600
8
MP
MP
1.2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
6000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
1.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
360x360
N/A
768MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
380
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
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7 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Gyroscope |
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
+ specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB) | Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770) | |
Model | Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB) | Gear S3 classic (SM-R770) |
Other model names | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 WiFi, Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 2014 | Samsung Gear S3 SM-R770 classic |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Global, International) |
Brand | Amazon | Samsung |
Release date | 10/21/2014 | 11/1/2016 |
Depth | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in) | 46 x 49 millimeters (1.81 x 1.93 in) |
Weight | 375 grams (13.13 ounces) | 59 grams (2.07 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Stainless steel body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | 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. |
📲 Display | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB) | Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 8.9" inches | 1.3" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~24.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 2560x1600 pixels | 360x360 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 339 PPI | 392 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass SR+ |
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 16GB) | Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770) | |
System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Tizen 2.3.2 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Tizen 3.0 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB) | Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Dual 7270 (14nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 420 Blaze | ARM Mali-T720 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB) | Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 768MB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) | 4GB (2GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB) | Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | Not supported | Not supported |
Maximum Download / Upload | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Network technology | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
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 | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB) | Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | Not supported |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Not supported |
Flash | LED flash | 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 |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Not supported |
Touch focus | Supported | Not supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | Not supported |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Not supported |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | Not supported |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB) | Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.2 megapixels | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | 1280x960 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Not supported |
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 | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB) | Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770) | |
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 | feature not registered |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3 | MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB) | Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | Not supported |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Not supported |
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) |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | Not supported | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB) | Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB) | Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 6000 mAh | 380 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) |
Talk time autonomy | 14 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | 72 hours (3 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB) | Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770) | |
Call control | Not supported | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | E-mail, Push mail | SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Not supported |
Ringtones | feature not registered | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | Not supported |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Not supported |
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: Silver • Leather band strap (22mm) • Stainless Steel body 316L • Samsung Pay • S-Voice, S-Health |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB) | Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.058W/kg (head), 0.165W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |