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Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)

Side by side comparison between Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) X Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB) 08Points
8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

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10Points Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295) Compare Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 X
8"
TFT

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)} 8 Advantages Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB) vs Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
+32GB (25GB available)19%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (21GB available)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
vs8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+2560x1600 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs800x1280 pixels
+339 PPI79%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs189 PPI
+8.9"11%
Larger screen
vs8"
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supportedvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
374 grams (13.09 ounces)vs+347 grams (12.15 ounces)8%
Lighter
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 2MP56%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4500 mAhvs+5100 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
ModelKindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Other model namesTablet Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2013Galaxy Tab A8" 4G LTE SM-T295NZKMZTO
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAmazonSamsung
Release date11/1/20137/5/2019
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in)
Weight374 grams (13.09 ounces)347 grams (12.15 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front, aluminum back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size8.9" inches8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2560x1600 pixels800x1280 pixels (16:10)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)339 PPI189 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI Core 1.1 / 2.5 / 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 v164bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 504
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 35288 (v8)

💽 Memory and storage

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered150/50 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 Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
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)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1600x1200 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)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, VP8MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG, AC3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh5100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy12 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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 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: Carbon Black, Silver/white
• Kids Home

☢️ Radiation rate

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.53W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.75W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
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