Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)
Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
20.1
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3340
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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8.9"
IPS
IPS
2560x1600
8
MP
MP
1.2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
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14 Common items in both devices |
32GB (27GB available) / 32GB (25GB available) |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
HDR photo only main camera |
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
Capacitive |
+7 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB) | |
Model | Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB) |
Other model names | Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual-sim RM-1116, Microsoft Cityman | Verizon Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, AT&T Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | feature not registered |
Brand | Microsoft | Amazon |
Release date | 11/20/2015 | 11/1/2013 |
Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in) | 158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in) |
Weight | 165 grams (5.78 ounces) | 384 grams (13.44 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.7" inches | 8.9" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 2560x1600 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 515 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 | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB) | |
System version | Windows 10 Mobile | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 v1 |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 430 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (27GB available) | 32GB (25GB available) |
External storage | Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB) | |
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 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), 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+, 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 | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 20.1 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5376x3744 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Triple LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
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 | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.263, VP8 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG, AC3 |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 3.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3340 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 19 hours | 12 hours |
Standby | 288 hours (12 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB) | |
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 • ClearBlack display • Carl Zeiss optics camera • Qi Wireless charging • Microsoft Continuum • 15GB OneDrive • WiFi hotspot | • 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 | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |