Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 60.8 | 75.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Amazon | Samsung |
| Android 4.2.2 | Android 4.4.2, 4.3 |
| 2013-09-25 | 2013-09-04 |
| 7.32 x 5.04 x 0.35 inches | 9.57 x 6.75 x 0.31 inches |
| 10.97 ounces | 19.29 ounces |
| Black | Black and White |
| $ 100.00 | $ 610.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1920 x 1200 pixels | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| LCD | Super Clear LCD |
| 323 pixels per inch | 299 pixels per inch |
| 400 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.9 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 8074 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| -- | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 0 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE and GPRS | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | Micro SIM |
| 6.4 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 8220mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 43 hours talk time |
| 1.36 | 9.12 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) has a general score of 75.8, which is a lot better than the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7's global score of 60.8. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014)'s construction is heavier but somewhat thinner than the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7, and both were only released 1 months apart. Both tablets in this comparison review work with Android operating system, but the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) has newer 4.4.2 version and Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 has Android 4.2.2, providing a couple additional features.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014)'s processing unit is very similar to Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7's processor, and although the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) has a greater amount of RAM memory, they both have a 450 megahertz graphics co-processor and 4 cores. Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 features a little bit better looking display than Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014), because although it has a much smaller display and a lot lower 1200 x 1920 resolution, it also counts with a little bit greater pixels density.
The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 features just a bit more storage capacity for games and applications than Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014), because although it has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with 64 GB internal memory. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) has a way better battery lifetime than Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) takes way better photos and videos than Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7.
Although Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can buy Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7, giving up a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most out of your savings.
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