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Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Duos (SM-G360H/DS) vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Core Prime vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) X Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Duos (SM-G360H/DS) 08Points
4.5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
19Points Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Core Prime X
8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)

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!

Galaxy Core Prime Duos (SM-G360H/DS)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Duos (SM-G360H/DS) vs Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)} 19 Advantages Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)199%
Lighter
vs389 grams (13.62 ounces)
+(front) 2MP56%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core119%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GBvs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+2560x1600 pixels10 times
Higher resolution screen
207 PPIvs+339 PPI64%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+8.9"98%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAhvs+6000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Capacitive
Multitouch
+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Core Prime Duos (SM-G360H/DS)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
ModelGalaxy Core Prime Duos (SM-G360H/DS)Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Core Prime SM-G360H/Dual-SimVerizon Amazon Fire HDX 8.9, AT&T Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 LTE
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSamsungAmazon
Release date11/1/201410/21/2014
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)67.9 x 130.8 millimeters (2.67 x 5.15 in)158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)389 grams (13.62 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Core Prime Duos (SM-G360H/DS)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels2560x1600 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI339 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Core Prime Duos (SM-G360H/DS)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Core Prime Duos (SM-G360H/DS)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC8830A32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 420 Blaze
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Core Prime Duos (SM-G360H/DS)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
RAM memory1GB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Core Prime Duos (SM-G360H/DS)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Core Prime Duos (SM-G360H/DS)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Core Prime Duos (SM-G360H/DS)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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

Galaxy Core Prime Duos (SM-G360H/DS)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Core Prime Duos (SM-G360H/DS)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Core Prime Duos (SM-G360H/DS)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Core Prime Duos (SM-G360H/DS)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours14 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Core Prime Duos (SM-G360H/DS)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedWireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black, Gray
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• Java framework
• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Core Prime Duos (SM-G360H/DS)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.389W/kg (head), 0.442W/kg (body)feature not registered
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