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| Global Score | |
| 77.4 | 68.5 |
| 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 | 9.09 x 6.22 x 0.31 inches |
| 19.29 ounces | 13.55 ounces |
| Black and White | Black |
| $ 549.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 2560 x 1600 pixels | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Super Clear LCD | LCD |
| 299 pixels per inch | 339 pixels per inch |
| -- | 400 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.4 | 9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8074 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.18 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 9.46 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP |
| -- | f/2.20 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.49 | 6.82 |
| 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 GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) has a global score of 77.4, which is better than the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9's global score of 68.5. These tablets include Android OS (Operating System), but GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) has a newer 4.4.2 version while Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 has Android 4.2.2 version. GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)'s design has the same thickness than the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, but it is noticeably heavier.
The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) counts with a bit faster CPU than Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, and although they both have 4 CPU cores and a 450 MHz GPU, the GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) also has a greater amount of RAM. The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 features a little more vivid screen than Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition), because although it has a bit smaller screen, and they both have the same exact resolution of 1600 x 2560px, the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 also counts with a quite higher pixels number in each screen inch.
The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) features much more memory capacity for apps and games than Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, and although they both have the same internal memory, the GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) also has an external SD slot that allows a maximum of 64 GB. Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 takes a little bit better videos and photos than Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition). Both of them have a camera with an 8 MP resolution.
The Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) counts with a really longer battery life than Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9.
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