Compare tablets
Sony Xperia Tablet Z
32 GBSGP311, SGP312
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 68.5 | 60.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Amazon |
| Android 4.4.4, 4.1.2 | Android 4.2.2 |
| 2013-01-20 | 2013-09-25 |
| 10.47 x 6.77 x 0.27 inches | 7.32 x 5.04 x 0.35 inches |
| 17.46 ounces | 10.97 ounces |
| Black and White | Black |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 799.00 | $ 100.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 7 inches |
| 1920 x 1200 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| TFT | LCD |
| 224 pixels per inch | 323 pixels per inch |
| -- | 400 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.8 | 8.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 8074 chipset |
| Krait (Quad-Core 1500 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (533 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 320 (400 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.64 | 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 | |
| 8.10 MP + 2.20 MP | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.6 | 0 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE and GPRS |
| Micro SIM | -- |
| 7 | 6.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Polymer Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1230 hours standby time | -- |
| 7.52 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Sony Xperia Tablet Z is much better than Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7, having a score of 68.5 against 60.8. Both tablets we are comparing here have Android operating system, but Sony Xperia Tablet Z has a newer 4.4.4 version and Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 has Android 4.2.2 version, so it provides you some nice extra features and a performance increase. Although the Sony Xperia Tablet Z and the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 were released with only 8 months difference, the Sony Xperia Tablet Z construction is way heavier but much thinner.
The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 has a bit better processing unit than Xperia Tablet Z, and although they both have 4 cpu cores and a 2 GB RAM, the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 also has a faster graphics processor running at 450 megahertz. The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 has a much better looking display than Xperia Tablet Z, because although it has a really smaller screen, and they both have an equal 1200 x 1920 resolution, the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 also counts with a greater screen pixels density.
The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 features a bit more memory capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Xperia Tablet Z, because although it has no SD memory card expansion slot, it also counts with 64 GB internal storage capacity. Sony Xperia Tablet Z features a way better battery duration than Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7.
The Xperia Tablet Z counts with a very superior camera than Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7.
Although Xperia Tablet Z 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 price and quality relation as Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can get the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7, and give up a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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