If you’re looking to buy a new tablet, today we’re writing a comparison between two great options: Amazon’s Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 and Samsung’s Galaxy TAB 3 8.0. Keep reading to find out what each has to offer.
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is the successor of the Kindle Fire HDX 7 – a larger version of this device, with better specs. Let’s see exactly what changes Amazon has made with this new tablet.
Design and Display
The display is a big plus for this tablet, being a very large 8.9 inches model which is perfect for any activity: from web browsing to watching movies. The screen resolution rendered on this device is of 2560 x 1600 pixels, while the pixel density sits at 339 pixels per inch. The device offers sharp, colorful imaging to go with its large display.
Specifications, Camera and Battery
The processor that powers the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is a quad core working at 2.2 GHz which is paired up with Adreno 330 graphics. The device supports 2 GB of RAM and it can be purchased with multiple options of internal memory: 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB. The operating system this tablet runs on is Android Jelly Bean combined with Amazon’s Fire OS 3.0 Mojito user interface. The primary camera on the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 impresses, at 8 MP – you can rarely find such a good camera on tablets. The secondary camera is a VGA model. The battery unit cannot be removed and it lasts around 12 hours of mixed usage.
Price
If you want to buy the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, you can find this tablet at the price of $429.00.
Samsung Galaxy TAB 3 8.0
Samsung doesn’t only dabble in the smartphone market, but also in the tablet one and it comes with quite some nice devices. Let’s see exactly what the Samsung Galaxy TAB 3 8.0 brings to the table and figure out if it would be a good buy.
Design and Display
This tablet has a very polished design: white outlook, plastic and metal finish as well as curvy edges for a sleek look. The display is a TFT model that measures 8 inches. The imaging is good, but not as good as what Amazon offers with its own tablet. The screen resolution sits at 800 x 1280 pixels, while the pixel density is of only 189 pixels per inch.
Specifications, Camera and Battery
The processor that powers the Samsung Galaxy TAB 3 8.0 is a dual core working at 1.5 GHz which is backed up by 1.5 GB of RAM for a smooth performance. The device supports two options when it comes to internal memory: 16 GB and 32 GB (you can expand this memory by using a microSD card). The operating system the tablet runs on is Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean which is combined with Samsung’s Touch Wiz user interface. The primary camera has 5 MP, while the secondary camera has 1.3 MP. The battery unit is also non removable, and it has a capacity of 4450 mAh which is estimated to last around 11 hours of mixed usage.
Price
If you want to buy Samsung’s Galaxy TAB 3 8.0, you can find this tablet at the price of $249.99.
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