HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Nexus 9 vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/25/2014 10:38 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:13 AM

Compare Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 X HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB) Compare HTC Nexus 9 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? HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)

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12 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	vs	5 Advantages Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+32GB (27GB available)170% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+(front) 1.6MP28% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6700 mAh49% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
436 grams (15.26 ounces)	vs	+384 grams (13.44 ounces)14% Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner
1536x2048 pixels	vs	+2560x1600 pixels30% Higher resolution screen
288 PPI	vs	+339 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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.

22 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

8.9"

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Other model names	HTC Google Nexus 9 3G/LTE, HTC Volantis	AT&T Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, Verizon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)	feature not registered
Brand	HTC	Amazon
Release date	11/3/2014	11/1/2013
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)	158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)
Weight	436 grams (15.26 ounces)	384 grams (13.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	8.9" inches	8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	2560x1600 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	288 PPI	339 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)
System version	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 v1
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) T-Mobile version: LTE (Bands 2, 3, 5, 6, 13)	LTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	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	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.6 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1536x1024 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, DivX	MP4, H.263, VP8
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6700 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9.5 hours	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Wireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand • HTC BoomSound • Java framework	• 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
	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)	Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (4G LTE 16GB)
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