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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208) vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 X Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208) 29Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 5 X
8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)

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 Note 5 (SM-N9208)} 29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208) vs Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)} 3 Advantages Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core9%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+171 grams (5.99 ounces)119%
Lighter
vs374 grams (13.09 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)3%
Thinner
vs7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+515 PPI52%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs339 PPI
+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
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) 2K UHD (2560x1440)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE-A) 300 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+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]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1440x2560 pixelsvs+2560x1600 pixels11%
Higher resolution screen
5.7"vs+8.9"56%
Larger screen
3000 mAhvs+4500 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

14 Common items in both devices
32GB (25GB available)
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+7 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 Note 5 (SM-N9208)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Note5 Duos N9208, Samsung NobleTablet Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2013
Country or region availablePhilippinesMalaysiaTaiwan
Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan
feature not registered
BrandSamsungAmazon
Release date8/21/201511/1/2013
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76.1 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in)158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)
Weight171 grams (5.99 ounces)374 grams (13.09 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.7" inches8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels2560x1600 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI339 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 v1
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz 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 controllerARM Mali-T760 MP8Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)
UFS 2.0
32GB (25GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature 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 networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,25,26,28)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported
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 Note 5 (SM-N9208)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length22mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.34µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.263, VP8
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy22 hours12 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedWireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold Platinum, Silver Titan
• S Pen stylus
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
• S-Voice natural language
• ANT+
• 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

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.106W/kg (head), 1.152W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.381W/kg (head), 0.435W/kg (body)feature not registered
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