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Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tablet S 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 Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) 05Points
9.4"
LED

800x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB) Compare Sony Xperia Tablet S 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 32GB)

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Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)} 5 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) vs Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)} 16 Advantages Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)
+64GB (60GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (24GB available)
+Until 32GB SD Card StandardAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+9.4"6%
Larger screen
vs8.9"
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)vs+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core172%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
570 grams (19.95 ounces)vs+389 grams (13.62 ounces)47%
Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
800x1280 pixelsvs+2560x1600 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
161 PPIvs+339 PPI111%
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
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 1.2MP17%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
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
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)
ModelXperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT121US)AT&T Amazon Fire HDX 8.9, Verizon Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 LTE
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSonyAmazon
Release date9/1/201210/21/2014
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)
Weight570 grams (19.95 ounces)389 grams (13.62 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size9.4" inches8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels (16:10)2560x1600 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)161 PPI339 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084
CPUPenta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 420 Blaze
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 11457 (v2)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (60GB available)32GB (24GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB SD Card Standard
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)
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

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)
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 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 focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1296x808 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

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)
USBUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6000 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours14 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 32GB)
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, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboardWireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black on silver
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Oleophobic coating
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• 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

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 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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