Xiaomi Redmi S2 (64GB) vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/4/2018 10:13 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:28 PM

Compare Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) X Xiaomi Redmi S2 (64GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi S2 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 Redmi S2 (64GB)

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!

20 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi S2 (64GB)	vs	7 Advantages Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (24GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)121% Lighter	vs	375 grams (13.13 ounces)
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP113% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 16MP12 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo 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) 300 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	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) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
720x1440 pixels	vs	+2560x1600 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
269 PPI	vs	+339 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.99"	vs	+8.9"49% Larger screen
3080 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh95% 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 supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

16 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

f/2.2 (aperture)

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) HD (1280x720)

+9 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
Other model names	红米自拍手机S2, Xiaomi S2, Xiaomi Ysl	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 WiFi, Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 2014
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	feature not registered
Brand	Xiaomi	Amazon
Release date	5/1/2018	10/21/2014
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.26 x 160.73 millimeters (3.04 x 6.33 in)	158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	375 grams (13.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.99" inches	8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	2560x1600 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	269 PPI	339 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 420 Blaze
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	M1803E6G Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 M1803E6G Global version: LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	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
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: 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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3080 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) 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
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Black • MIUI 10 • 18:9 screen	• 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
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
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

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Xiaomi Redmi S2 (64GB) vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better device? Xiaomi Redmi S2 (64GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate