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Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB) vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)

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

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Compare Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 X Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB) 11Points
10.1"
TFT

800x1280

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB) Compare Motorola Xoom X
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 (WiFi 32GB)

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Xoom (MZ600 32GB)} 11 Advantages Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB) vs Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)} 14 Advantages Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
+32GB28%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (25GB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+10.1"13%
Larger screen
vs8.9"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 2MP56%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AAdvantage
The 3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core170%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
730 grams (25.55 ounces)vs+374 grams (13.09 ounces)95%
Lighter
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)65%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
800x1280 pixelsvs+2560x1600 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+339 PPI128%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3250 mAhvs+4500 mAh38%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
ModelXoom (MZ600 32GB)Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Xoom MZ600, Tablet Motorola Xoom CDMATablet Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2013
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandMotorolaAmazon
Release date3/1/201111/1/2013
Depth12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)167.8 x 249.1 millimeters (6.61 x 9.81 in)158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)
Weight730 grams (25.55 ounces)374 grams (13.09 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size10.1" inches8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels2560x1600 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI339 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
System versionAndroid 3.0 HoneycombAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 T2032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 v1
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerULP GeForce 400MHzQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB32GB (25GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DONot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev ANot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (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

Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263, VP8
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (WiFi 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3250 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9 hours12 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedWireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• Quickoffice
• WiFi hotspot
• 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

Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)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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