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Nokia 8 Sirocco vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 8 Sirocco vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3260
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB) Compare Nokia 8 Sirocco X
8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Nokia 8 Sirocco

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!

8 Sirocco} 29 Advantages Nokia 8 Sirocco vs Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)} 3 Advantages Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)48%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (114GB available)115%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (53GB available)
+177 grams (6.2 ounces)117%
Lighter
vs384 grams (13.44 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)4%
Thinner
vs7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+534 PPI58%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs339 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1440x2560 pixelsvs+2560x1600 pixels11%
Higher resolution screen
5.5"vs+8.9"62%
Larger screen
3260 mAhvs+4500 mAh38%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 8 SiroccoAmazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
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ModelNokia 8 SiroccoKindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Other model namesNokia Sirocco TA-1005, TA-1042, HMD AvatarVerizon Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, AT&T Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
Country or region available(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
feature not registered
BrandNokiaAmazon
Release date3/1/201811/1/2013
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)72.97 x 140.93 millimeters (2.87 x 5.55 in)158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)
Weight177 grams (6.2 ounces)384 grams (13.44 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 8 SiroccoAmazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Display typeP-OLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels2560x1600 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI339 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 8 SiroccoAmazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 10feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 8 SiroccoAmazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 v1
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 8 SiroccoAmazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (114GB available)64GB (53GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 8 SiroccoAmazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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

Nokia 8 SiroccoAmazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
13MP f/2.61/3.4"1.0µm2x-optical-zoomAF
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 8 SiroccoAmazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 8 SiroccoAmazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, VP8
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 8 SiroccoAmazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 8 SiroccoAmazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 8 SiroccoAmazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3260 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy22 hours12 hours
Standby495 hours (20.6 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia 8 SiroccoAmazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, 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: Black
• Back glass (Gorilla Glass)
• Nokia OZO
• Carl Zeiss optics back camera
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Quick Charge 4.0
• 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

Nokia 8 SiroccoAmazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 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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