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Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB) vs Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) vs Apple iPad 3 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad 3 X Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB) 15Points
8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)

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Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)} 15 Advantages Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB) vs iPad 3 (4G 16GB)} 5 Advantages Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (24GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+389 grams (13.62 ounces)70%
Lighter
vs662 grams (23.17 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)21%
Thinner
vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+2560x1600 pixels30%
Higher resolution screen
vs1536x2048 pixels
+339 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs264 PPI
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 1.2MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+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]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
TFT IPS LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
8.9"vs+9.7"9%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
6000 mAhvs+11560 mAh93%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE
100 Mbps
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
ModelFire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Other model namesAT&T Amazon Fire HDX 8.9, Verizon Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 LTEAT&T iPad 3 A1430 (4G LTE)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandAmazonApple
Release date10/21/20143/16/2012
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)
Weight389 grams (13.62 ounces)662 grams (23.17 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size8.9" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2560x1600 pixels1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)339 PPI264 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatiOS 5.1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 9.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ808432bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 420 BlazePowerVR SGX543MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/1700/2100LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6000 mAh11560 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours9 hours
Standbyfeature not registered720 hours (30 days)

➕ Other features

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardWireless external keyboardNot 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: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating
• iCloud service
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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