Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB) vs Apple iPad (3G 32GB)

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

10/25/2014 10:40 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:13 AM

Compare Apple iPad X Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Apple iPad (3G 32GB) Compare Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

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

15 Advantages Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	vs	6 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 32GB)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+64GB (53GB available)89% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (28GB available)
+384 grams (13.44 ounces)90% Lighter	vs	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)72% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+2560x1600 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	768x1024 pixels
+339 PPI157% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	132 PPI
+(back) 8MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
8.9"	vs	+9.7"9% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4500 mAh	vs	+6800 mAh51% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

10 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)

3.5mm jack

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Other model names	Verizon Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, AT&T Kindle Fire HDX 8.9	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)
Country or region available	feature not registered	Canada, USA, (Europe)
Brand	Amazon	Apple
Release date	11/1/2013	4/30/2010
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)
Weight	384 grams (13.44 ounces)	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	8.9" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	2560x1600 pixels	768x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	339 PPI	132 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 5.1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 v1	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available)	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/1700/2100	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Not supported
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	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
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 Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, VP8	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG, AC3	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	6800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Wireless external keyboard	Not 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: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service
☢️ Radiation rate
	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
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