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Apple iPad 4 (4G 128GB) vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 4 vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

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10Points Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB) Compare Apple iPad 4 X
8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad 4 (4G 128GB)

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iPad 4 (4G 128GB)} 12 Advantages Apple iPad 4 (4G 128GB) vs Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)} 10 Advantages Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
+128GB (122GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (25GB available)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+9.7"9%
Larger screen
vs8.9"
+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)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+11560 mAh157%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4500 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)vs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core92%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
662 grams (23.17 ounces)vs+374 grams (13.09 ounces)77%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)21%
Thinner
1536x2048 pixelsvs+2560x1600 pixels30%
Higher resolution screen
264 PPIvs+339 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use

17 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)
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad 4 (4G 128GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
ModeliPad 4 (4G 128GB)Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
Other model namesiPad 4 A1459 (4G LTE), A1460 (CDMA)Tablet Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2013
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAppleAmazon
Release date11/2/2012, Announced: 10/1/201211/1/2013
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)
Weight662 grams (23.17 ounces)374 grams (13.09 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad 4 (4G 128GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size9.7" inches8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels (4:3)2560x1600 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)264 PPI339 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPad 4 (4G 128GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
System versioniOS 6.0Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateiOS 10feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad 4 (4G 128GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
Chipset32bit: Apple A6X (32nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 v1
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Swift (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543 (4-core, 300MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad 4 (4G 128GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (122GB available)
eMMC 4.5
32GB (25GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad 4 (4G 128GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1460 version: CDMA 800/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 3G networkA1459 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1460 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3
A1459 version:
LTE (Bands 4, 17)
A1460 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 13)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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

iPad 4 (4G 128GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad 4 (4G 128GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
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

iPad 4 (4G 128GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.263, VP8
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

iPad 4 (4G 128GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad 4 (4G 128GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPad 4 (4G 128GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity11560 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours12 hours
Standby720 hours (30 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad 4 (4G 128GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedWireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Retina display
• Oleophobic coating
• iCloud service
• FaceTime HD
• 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 4 (4G 128GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
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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