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Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB) vs Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)

Side by side comparison between Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 vs Nokia Lumia 2520 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 2520 X Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB) 09Points
8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon) Compare Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 X
10.1"
IPS

1080x1920

6.1
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

8120
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)

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!

Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)} 9 Advantages Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB) vs Lumia 2520 (Verizon)} 17 Advantages Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+374 grams (13.09 ounces)64%
Lighter
vs615 grams (21.53 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+2560x1600 pixels98%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+339 PPI56%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs218 PPI
+(back) 8MP31%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 6.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times
More apps available to download and use
vs190000 apps (Windows Store)
32GB (25GB available)vs+32GB28%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9"vs+10.1"13%
Larger screen
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 2MP56%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE-A) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4500 mAhvs+8120 mAh80%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
ModelKindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
Other model namesTablet Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2013Verizon Nokia Lumia 2520 4G LTE RX-114v
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandAmazonNokia
Release date11/1/201311/21/2013
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)168 x 267 millimeters (6.61 x 10.51 in)
Weight374 grams (13.09 ounces)615 grams (21.53 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size8.9" inches10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2560x1600 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)339 PPI218 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanWindows RT 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 v132bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)32GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered150/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels6.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2848x2144 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, VP8MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG, AC3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 3.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh8120 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
Call controlNot supportedVoice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardWireless external keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboard
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: Cyan , Red, Black, White
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• 2 USB ports
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Nokia Power Keyboard dock with battery
• Internet Explorer 11

☢️ Radiation rate

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.77W/kg (body)
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