Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 60.8 | 61.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Amazon | Samsung |
| Android 4.2.2 | Android 4.1, 4.0 |
| 2013-09-25 | 2012-08-15 |
| 7.32 x 5.04 x 0.35 inches | 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches |
| 10.97 ounces | 12.20 ounces |
| Black | -- |
| $ 100.00 | $ 130.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 7 inches |
| 1920 x 1200 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| LCD | Super PLS LCD |
| 323 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| 400 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.9 | 6.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 8074 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor | Krait (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| -- | 3.20 MP + 0.30 MP |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 0 | 6.27 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE and GPRS | LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA |
| 6.4 | 5.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 192 hours standby time |
| 1.36 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE is just a bit better than Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7, with a overall score of 61.7 against 60.8. These tablets include Android OS, but Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE has older 4.1 version and Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 has Android 4.2.2 version. Although Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE is better than Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7, it must be noted that it is also older, somewhat heavier and somewhat thicker.
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 counts with a quite better performance than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because it has 1 GB more RAM, a higher number of cores and a better 450 MHz graphics processor. Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 features an incredibly better screen than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and although they both have a display of the same size, the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 also has a much better resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels and a way greater display pixel density.
Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE has a much better camera than Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7. The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 features a way bigger storage capacity for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because although it has no SD memory card expansion slot, it also counts with 56 GB more internal storage.
The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE features a way better battery performance than Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7.
Although Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE is a better device, it is more expensive than the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7, and give up a couple features, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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