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Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB) vs Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) vs Asus Google Nexus 7 (2013) tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus Google Nexus 7 (2013) X Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB) 14Points
8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

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08Points Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 32GB) Compare Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) X
7"
IPS

1200x1920

5
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3950
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)} 14 Advantages Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB) vs Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 32GB)} 8 Advantages Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 32GB)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core67%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)12%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+2560x1600 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1200x1920 pixels
+339 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs323 PPI
+8.9"27%
Larger screen
vs7"
+(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)
+6000 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3950 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+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]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
32GB (24GB available)vs+32GB (28GB available)17%
More internal storage for applications and files
375 grams (13.13 ounces)vs+290 grams (10.15 ounces)29%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
(front) 1.2MP
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 32GB)
ModelFire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 32GB)
Other model namesAmazon Fire HDX 8.9 WiFi, Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 2014Asus Nexus 7 ME571K, Asus Nexus 7 2, Asus Razor
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandAmazonAsus
Release date10/21/20147/26/2013
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)114 x 200 millimeters (4.49 x 7.87 in)
Weight375 grams (13.13 ounces)290 grams (10.15 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size8.9" inches7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2560x1600 pixels1200x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)339 PPI323 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 32GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ808432bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 420 BlazeQualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)32GB (28GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot supported
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 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 32GB)
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 registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortMicro-B USB SlimPort
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)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6000 mAh3950 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 32GB)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
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
• Asus TruVivid technology
• OpenGL ES 3.0
• Wireless charging
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 32GB)
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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