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Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB) vs Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 vs Microsoft Surface Pro tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Surface Pro X Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB) 15Points
8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) Compare Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 X
10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

1
MP

1mp

4GB
RAM

Dual-core

5087
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)

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Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)} 15 Advantages Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB) vs Surface Pro (128GB)} 9 Advantages Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core27%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 64bit Dual-core (22nm)
+384 grams (13.44 ounces)136%
Lighter
vs907 grams (31.75 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)67%
Thinner
vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+2560x1600 pixels98%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+339 PPI63%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs208 PPI
+(back) 8MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.2MP33%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB DDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+128GB (83GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9"vs+10.6"19%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4500 mAhvs+5087 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
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
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
ModelKindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)Surface Pro (128GB)
Other model namesAT&T Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, Verizon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9Tablet Microsoft Surface Pro 1
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAmazonMicrosoft
Release date11/1/20132/9/2013
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)173 x 274.6 millimeters (6.81 x 10.81 in)
Weight384 grams (13.44 ounces)907 grams (31.75 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size8.9" inches10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2560x1600 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)339 PPI208 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanWindows 8 Pro
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows 8.1 Pro
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 v164bit: Intel Core i5-3317U (22nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Intel HD Graphics 4000 (350-1050MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredGeekbench: 4753 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB DDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)128GB (83GB available)
SSD
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/1700/2100Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTENot supported
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)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
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 detectionSmile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1280x720 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)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, VP8MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG, AC3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
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)
WiFi Direct
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh5087 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy12 hours8 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardWireless external keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboard
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: Dark Titanium
• Digital pen
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard

☢️ Radiation rate

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
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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