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Positivo S480 vs Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Positivo S480 vs Amazon Fire Phone phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
19Points Amazon Fire Phone (32GB) Compare Positivo S480 X
4.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)

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!

S480} 8 Advantages Positivo S480 vs Fire Phone (32GB)} 19 Advantages Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (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
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core78%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+32GB (25GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
480x854 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
218 PPIvs+312 PPI43%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+4.7"4%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 2.1MP8%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAhvs+2400 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)
Full HD (1920x1080)
+9 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

Positivo S480Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
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ModelPositivo S480Fire Phone (32GB)
Other model namesPositivo S480 Dual Chip, Positivo Ypy S480AT&T Amazon Firephone SD4930UR
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
USA
USA
BrandPositivoAmazon
Release date9/15/20147/25/2014, Announced: 6/18/2014
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)64.6 x 136 millimeters (2.54 x 5.35 in)66.5 x 139.2 millimeters (2.62 x 5.48 in)
Weight136 grams (4.76 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 3
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Positivo S480Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)218 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Positivo S480Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredAmazon Fire OS UI 3.5 / 3.6.5

⚙️ Processor

Positivo S480Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT658232bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Positivo S480Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)32GB (25GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Positivo S480Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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

Positivo S480Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (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 registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Positivo S480Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
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

Positivo S480Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Digital Plus
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+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Positivo S480Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Positivo S480Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Positivo S480Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BT-S480
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh2400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging9W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered22 hours
Standbyfeature not registered285 hours (11.9 days)

➕ Other features

Positivo S480Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Call controlVoice 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 supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 2 back covers
• Facebook, WhatsApp, Mundo Positivo
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• 3D Dynamic Perspective UI (based on 4 front cameras)
• System wide tilt, auto-scroll, swivel and peek functions
• Unlimited Cloud Drive photo storage
• Firefly app

☢️ Radiation rate

Positivo S480Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.34W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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