Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 vs Samsung Galaxy J8 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/17/2018 3:05 PM, updated: 2/27/2023 5:56 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J8 X Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB) Compare Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

720x1480

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)

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!

8 Advantages Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
+64GB (53GB available)152% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+2560x1600 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1480 pixels
+339 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	274 PPI
+8.9"48% Larger screen	vs	6"
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3500 mAh
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
384 grams (13.44 ounces)	vs	+177 grams (6.2 ounces)117% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
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/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 16MP12 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 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-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) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

+7 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Other model names	Verizon Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, AT&T Kindle Fire HDX 8.9	Galaxy J8 J810Y/Dual-SIM (3GB RAM), SM-J810YZPDXTC
Country or region available	feature not registered	Australia, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	Amazon	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2013	6/28/2018, Announced: 5/31/2018
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)	75.7 x 159.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)
Weight	384 grams (13.44 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	8.9" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	2560x1600 pixels	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	339 PPI	274 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0
⚙️ Processor
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 v1	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/1700/2100	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9
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 on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.7 (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	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 Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, VP8	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG, AC3	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, 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 3.0 Mojito UI • Amazon Appstore • Amazon Silk • Dolby Digital Plus sound • Free cloud storage for all Amazon content • Text-to-Speech english-language content reader	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender, Purple
☢️ Radiation rate
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.574W/kg (head), 1.176W/kg (body)