Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ2 vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.7"
IPS
IPS
1080x2160
19.2
MP
MP
5mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3180
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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8.9"
IPS
IPS
2560x1600
8
MP
MP
1.2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
6000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)
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18 Common items in both devices |
64GB (50GB available) / 64GB (53GB available) |
TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB) | |
Model | Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia XZ2 6GB RAM H8296 Dual-sim, Sony PF22 | AT&T Amazon Fire HDX 8.9, Verizon Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 LTE |
Country or region available | China, Hong Kong, Taiwan | feature not registered |
Brand | Sony | Amazon |
Release date | 4/5/2018 | 10/21/2014 |
Depth | 11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72 x 153 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in) | 158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in) |
Weight | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) | 389 grams (13.62 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.7" inches | 8.9" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2160 pixels | 2560x1600 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 339 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB) | |
System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 420 Blaze |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 64GB (50GB available) | 64GB (53GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1200/150 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,25,26,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) VoLTE | LTE 700/1700/2100 |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 19.2 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5056x3792 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB) | |
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 | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3 |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Micro-B USB SlimPort |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3180 mAh | 6000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 14 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), 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, Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink • Aluminum frame • Front/back glass • USB OTG On-The-Go • HDR display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Fast battery charging (Power delivery) • Qi wireless charging • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min | • 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 | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 64GB) | |
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 |