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Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB) vs Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 vs Asus Google Nexus 7 (2013) tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus Google Nexus 7 (2013) X Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB) 12Points
8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

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11Points Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB) Compare Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 X
7"
IPS

1200x1920

5
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3950
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)

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Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)} 12 Advantages Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB) vs Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)} 11 Advantages Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+32GB (25GB available)108%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)12%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+2560x1600 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1200x1920 pixels
+339 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs323 PPI
+8.9"27%
Larger screen
vs7"
+(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)
+4500 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3950 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
374 grams (13.09 ounces)vs+299 grams (10.47 ounces)25%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

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 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
ModelKindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Other model namesTablet Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2013Asus Nexus 7 ME571KL, Asus Nexus 7 2 LTE, Asus Razor
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandAmazonAsus
Release date11/1/20137/26/2013
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)114 x 200 millimeters (4.49 x 7.87 in)
Weight374 grams (13.09 ounces)299 grams (10.47 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size8.9" inches7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2560x1600 pixels1200x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)339 PPI323 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 v132bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered100/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/750/850/1700/1800/1900/2100 - Europe: 800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, 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 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 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 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 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 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 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, VP8MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG, AC3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
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
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh3950 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic 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
• Asus TruVivid technology
• OpenGL ES 3.0
• Wireless charging
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 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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