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Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB) vs Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB) 09Points
8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB) Compare Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 X
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 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!

Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)} 9 Advantages Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB) vs iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)} 9 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core66%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+2560x1600 pixels30%
Higher resolution screen
vs1536x2048 pixels
+339 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs324 PPI
+8.9"13%
Larger screen
vs7.9"
+(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)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (11GB available)10%
More internal storage for applications and files
384 grams (13.44 ounces)vs+341 grams (11.94 ounces)13%
Lighter
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)4%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
4500 mAhvs+6350 mAh41%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

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 Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
ModelKindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Other model namesAT&T Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, Verizon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9Verizon iPad Mini 3 A1600 (4G LTE + CDMA)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandAmazonApple
Release date11/1/201310/16/2014
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight384 grams (13.44 ounces)341 grams (11.94 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size8.9" inches7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2560x1600 pixels1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)339 PPI324 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeaniOS 8.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 v164bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (11GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/1700/2100LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 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 registered32mm lens
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 Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
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 Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, VP8MP4, H.264, H.263, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG, AC3MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh6350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, 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 3.0 Mojito UI
• Amazon Appstore
• Amazon Silk
• Dolby Digital Plus sound
• Free cloud storage for all Amazon content
• Text-to-Speech english-language content reader
• Colors: Black on gray, White on silver, Gold
• Apple SIM only USA and UK
• Oleophobic coating on Retina display
• Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID)
• Aluminium body
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• iCloud cloud service
• Twitter and Facebook
• Lightning connector port
• OpenGL ES 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 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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