Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) vs HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) vs HTC Nexus 9 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/26/2014 12:00 PM, updated: 5/9/2020 11:11 PM

Compare HTC Nexus 9 X Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) Compare Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)

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!

7 Advantages Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)	vs	8 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core
+389 grams (13.62 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	436 grams (15.26 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+2560x1600 pixels30% Higher resolution screen	vs	1536x2048 pixels
+339 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	288 PPI
+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (27GB available)170% More internal storage for applications and files
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 1.6MP28% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
6000 mAh	vs	+6700 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

8.9"

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)	Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Other model names	Verizon Amazon Fire HDX 8.9, AT&T Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 LTE	HTC Google Nexus 9 3G/LTE, HTC Volantis
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)
Brand	Amazon	HTC
Release date	10/21/2014	11/3/2014
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)	153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)
Weight	389 grams (13.62 ounces)	436 grams (15.26 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	8.9" inches	8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	2560x1600 pixels	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	339 PPI	288 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 5.0 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084	64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 420 Blaze	NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/1700/2100	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) T-Mobile version: LTE (Bands 2, 3, 5, 6, 13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, DivX
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	6700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	9.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, 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	Wireless external keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• 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	• Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand • HTC BoomSound • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 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