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HTC Hero (A6262) vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 64GB)

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

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3.2"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
288MB
RAM

Single-core

1350
mAh

(Removable)

vs
20Points Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 64GB) Compare HTC Hero 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 (WiFi 64GB)

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!

Hero (A6262)} 8 Advantages HTC Hero (A6262) vs Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 64GB)} 20 Advantages Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 64GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)178%
Lighter
vs375 grams (13.13 ounces)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+CompassAdvantage
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)
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
288MB LPDDRvs+2GB LPDDR36 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MBvs+64GB (53GB available)105 times
More internal storage for applications and files
14.35 millimeters (0.56 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)84%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+2560x1600 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+339 PPI88%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+8.9"178%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
CIF (352x288)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)19 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.1 Eclairvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1350 mAhvs+6000 mAh3 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 [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

8 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
3.5mm jack
+ 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

HTC Hero (A6262)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 64GB)
ModelHero (A6262)Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 64GB)
Other model namesHTC Hero A6262, HTC Hero 100, HTC Hero A6265, HTC Hero 130Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 WiFi, Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 2014
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandHTCAmazon
Release date7/23/200910/21/2014
Depth14.35 millimeters (0.56 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)56.2 x 112 millimeters (2.21 x 4.41 in)158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)375 grams (13.13 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersfeature not registeredNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Hero (A6262)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels2560x1600 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI339 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Hero (A6262)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 64GB)
System versionAndroid 1.5 CupcakeAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 2.1 Eclairfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Hero (A6262)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 64GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7200A32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 130Qualcomm Adreno 420 Blaze
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Hero (A6262)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 64GB)
RAM memory288MB LPDDR2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512MB64GB (53GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Hero (A6262)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPANot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Hero (A6262)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)CIF (352x288) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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 focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Hero (A6262)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (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

HTC Hero (A6262)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Hero (A6262)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 64GB)
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Hero (A6262)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Hero (A6262)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1350 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours14 hours
Standby750 hours (31.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

HTC Hero (A6262)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 64GB)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedWireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Brown, Graphite, Pink
• HTC Sense UI
• Trackball
• 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

HTC Hero (A6262)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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