Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 74.5 | 60.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Amazon |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo | Android 4.2.2 |
| 2018-08-24 | 2013-09-25 |
| 10.24 x 6.34 x 0.31 inches | 7.32 x 5.04 x 0.35 inches |
| 18.84 ounces | 10.97 ounces |
| Black, Blue and Gray | Black |
| Plastic | -- |
| $ 450.00 | $ 100.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.5 inches | 7 inches |
| 1920 x 1200 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| TFT | LCD |
| 216 pixels per inch | 323 pixels per inch |
| -- | 400 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.9 | 8.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SDM450 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 8074 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 9.44 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | -- |
| f/1.90 aperture | -- |
| 27.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.25 inches (1/4") sensor | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 8.36 | 0 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE and GPRS |
| Nano SIM | -- |
| 6.7 | 6.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7300mAh Li - Polymer Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 8.48 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Tab A 10.5 has a score of 74.5, which is way better than Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7's 60.8 overall score. Both tablets we are comparing come with Android OS, but Galaxy Tab A 10.5 has newer 9.0 Pie version while Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 has Android 4.2.2, so it gives some additional features and some performance improvements. Galaxy Tab A 10.5's construction is extremely newer and thinner than Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7's, although it's also notably heavier.
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 features a bit better processing unit than Galaxy Tab A 10.5, because although it has less RAM memory and a lower number of cores , it also counts with a graphics processor. Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 features an incredibly better looking screen than Galaxy Tab A 10.5, because although it has a really smaller screen, and they both have the same resolution of 1200 x 1920px, the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 also counts with a better screen pixels density.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 features a lot bigger memory to install applications and games than Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7, because although it has less internal storage, it also counts with an external SD slot that allows up to 400 GB. Galaxy Tab A 10.5 features a very superior camera than Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7.
The Galaxy Tab A 10.5 has a much longer battery performance than Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7.
Although Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7. If you are trying to save some money, you can buy Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7, and give up some specs and features, but you'll get the most with your budget.
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