Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB) vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/6/2018 8:51 PM, updated: 5/7/2021 5:12 PM

Compare Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) X Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)

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29 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	vs	4 Advantages Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core38% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (110GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)114% Lighter	vs	375 grams (13.13 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)3% Thinner	vs	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+402 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	339 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR 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.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP15 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	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(Not supported)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1080x2248 pixels	vs	+2560x1600 pixels69% Higher resolution screen
6.21"	vs	+8.9"43% Larger screen
3400 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh76% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

12 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Gyroscope

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
Other model names	小米8, Xiaomi Mi8 6GB RAM, Xiaomi Dipper	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 WiFi, Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 2014
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	feature not registered
Brand	Xiaomi	Amazon
Release date	6/1/2018	10/21/2014
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)	158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	375 grams (13.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.21" inches	8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	2560x1600 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	339 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR10	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz 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
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
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
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
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, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	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, QZSS	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	feature not registered
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Wireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold • MIUI 9.5 • Always-On Display • WiFi display	• 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
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
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