Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB) vs Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) vs Sony Xperia Tablet S tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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8.9"
IPS
IPS
2560x1600
8
MP
MP
1.2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
6000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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9.4"
LED
LED
800x1280
8
MP
MP
1mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Penta-core
6000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better tablet? Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB)
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17 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
(back) 8MP |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
(front) HD (1280x720) |
Capacitive |
+10 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) | |
Model | Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB) | Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) |
Other model names | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 WiFi, Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 2014 | Sony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT121US) |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Global, International) |
Brand | Amazon | Sony |
Release date | 10/21/2014 | 9/1/2012 |
Depth | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in) | 174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in) |
Weight | 375 grams (13.13 ounces) | 570 grams (19.95 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT LED-Backlit LCD |
Screen size | 8.9" inches | 9.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 2560x1600 pixels | 800x1280 pixels (16:10) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 339 PPI | 161 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) | |
System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 | 32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core) | Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 420 Blaze | NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 11457 (v2) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 32GB (24GB available) | 64GB (60GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Until 32GB SD Card Standard (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | Not supported | Not supported |
Maximum Download / Upload | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Network technology | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
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 (WiFi 32GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) | |
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 | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (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 |
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 | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.2 megapixels | 1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x960 pixels | 1296x808 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 (WiFi 32GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) | |
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.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3 | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB SlimPort | Micro-B USB MHL |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 3.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | Not supported | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Not supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 14 hours | 12 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) | |
Call control | Not supported | Not supported |
Messaging | E-mail, Push mail | E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Wireless external keyboard | Dock with QWERTY keyboard |
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 on silver • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Oleophobic coating • WiFi hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 32GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) | |
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 |