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Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air 2 vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) X Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) 10Points
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

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12Points Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X
8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)

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iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)} 10 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) vs Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)} 12 Advantages Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)28%
Thinner
vs7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+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"
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+7340 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs6000 mAh
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)vs+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core53%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
437 grams (15.3 ounces)vs+389 grams (13.62 ounces)12%
Lighter
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)
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
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+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
16GB (10GB available)
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 1.2MP
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
ModeliPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Other model namesiPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6Verizon Amazon Fire HDX 8.9, AT&T Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 LTE
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAppleAmazon
Release date10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/201410/21/2014
Depth6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)
Weight437 grams (15.3 ounces)389 grams (13.62 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size9.7" inches8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels (4:3)2560x1600 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive 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 Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
System versioniOS 8.0Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateiPadOS 13feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084
CPUTriple-core, 1 processor:
3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)Qualcomm Adreno 420 Blaze
Performance (benchmark)Basemark X: 29753feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (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 supportedCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/1700/2100
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

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 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 length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature 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/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (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 aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity7340 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours14 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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 keyboardNot supportedWireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• Retina display
• Oleophobic coating
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud service
• iCloud Keychain
• FaceTime HD
• Colors: Black
• Fire OS 4 Sangria UI
• Amazon Appstore
• Amazon Silk
• Dolby Atmos audio
• Free cloud storage for all Amazon content
• Text-to-Speech english-language content reader

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (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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