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Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 vs Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 X Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB) 08Points
8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

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13Points Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB) Compare Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 X
12.2"
SLCD

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

9500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)

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 32GB)} 8 Advantages Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB) vs Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.9GHz 32bit Octa-core
+384 grams (13.44 ounces)96%
Lighter
vs753 grams (26.36 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
vs8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT SuperClear LCD
+339 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs247 PPI
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (25GB available)vs+64GB156%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9"vs+12.2"37%
Larger screen
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 2.1MP69%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.4 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4 KitKat is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4500 mAhvs+9500 mAh111%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
2560x1600 pixels
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
ModelKindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Other model namesVerizon Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, AT&T Kindle Fire HDX 8.9Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 SM-P901, Samsung SM-P901
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandAmazonSamsung
Release date11/1/20132/13/2014
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)203.9 x 295.6 millimeters (8.03 x 11.64 in)
Weight384 grams (13.44 ounces)753 grams (26.36 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size8.9" inches12.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2560x1600 pixels1600x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)339 PPI247 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 32GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.4 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 v132bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core)
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)64GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 700/1700/2100Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 32GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
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 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 Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
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 32GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
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, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 3.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh9500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours13 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• S Pen stylus
• e-Meeting
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 32GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.67W/kg (body)
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