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

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

10/25/2014 10:40 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 5:02 AM

Compare Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 X Apple iPad (3G 64GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB) Compare Apple iPad X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)

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7 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 64GB)	vs	16 Advantages Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
+64GB (60GB available)13% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (53GB available)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+9.7"9% Larger screen	vs	8.9"
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6800 mAh51% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+2GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
730 grams (25.55 ounces)	vs	+384 grams (13.44 ounces)90% Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)72% Thinner
768x1024 pixels	vs	+2560x1600 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
132 PPI	vs	+339 PPI157% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+(back) 8MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Vibrating alertAdvantage The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

12 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)

Hands-free calling

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad (3G 64GB)	Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Other model names	iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)	Verizon Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, AT&T Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Apple	Amazon
Release date	4/30/2010, Announced: 1/27/2010	11/1/2013
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)	158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)
Weight	730 grams (25.55 ounces)	384 grams (13.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1024 pixels (4:3)	2560x1600 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	132 PPI	339 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Oleophobic coating	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
System version	iOS 4.0	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	iOS 5.1.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 v1
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (60GB available)	64GB (53GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
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	7.2 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.263, VP8
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6800 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
Call control	Not supported	Voice recorder
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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Wireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • iCloud	• 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
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 64GB)
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