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