Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/30/2016 3:23 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:13 AM

Compare Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 X Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)

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!

22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	vs	5 Advantages Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+210 grams (7.35 ounces)83% Lighter	vs	384 grams (13.44 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+367 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	339 PPI
+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
32GB (24GB available)	vs	+64GB (53GB available)121% More internal storage for applications and files
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+2560x1600 pixels98% Higher resolution screen
6"	vs	+8.9"48% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A9 2016 A910F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A9 Pro Duos	Verizon Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, AT&T Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Amazon
Release date	5/1/2016	11/1/2013
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	80.9 x 161.7 millimeters (3.19 x 6.37 in)	158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)
Weight	210 grams (7.35 ounces)	384 grams (13.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	2560x1600 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	339 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 v1
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	64GB (53GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	100/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,28) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)	LTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face 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
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.263, VP8
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	35 hours (1.5 days)	12 hours
Standby	429 hours (17.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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	Not supported	Wireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Pay • ANT+	• 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
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.62W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body)	feature not registered