Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F)
Side by side comparison between Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini 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
4.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2.1mp
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2100
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F)
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17 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
(back) 8MP |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
HDR photo only main camera |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
+10 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F) | |
Model | Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F) |
Other model names | Verizon Amazon Fire HDX 8.9, AT&T Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 LTE | Galaxy S5 mini G800F 4G, Samsung Atlantic |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Global, International), (Europe) |
Brand | Amazon | Samsung |
Release date | 10/21/2014 | 7/1/2014 |
Depth | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in) | 64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in) |
Weight | 389 grams (13.62 ounces) | 120 grams (4.2 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 8.9" inches | 4.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 2560x1600 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 339 PPI | 326 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 16GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F) | |
System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 420 Blaze | ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 1.5GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) | 16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.0 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 Mbps | 150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 700/1700/2100 | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
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 (4G 16GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 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/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm lens |
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 only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.2 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x960 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
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 (4G 16GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3 | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB SlimPort | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 6000 mAh | 2100 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 14 hours | 10 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F) | |
Call control | Voice recorder | Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), 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: Black, Blue, White, Gold • Panorama photo • S-Voice |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.63W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.968W/kg (head), 0.556W/kg (body) |