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Kindle Fire HD 8.9 vs Samsung SM-G1600 Galaxy Folder 2 Dual SIM TD-LTE 16GB (Samsung G160)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Amazon · 2012

Kindle Fire HD 8.9

61/ 100

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Samsung · 2016

Samsung SM-G1600 Galaxy Folder 2 Dual SIM TD-LTE 16GB (Samsung G160)

61/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Kindle Fire HD 8.9 BETTER THAN Samsung SM-G1600 Galaxy Folder 2 Dual SIM TD-LTE 16GB (Samsung G160)?

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Kindle Fire HD 8.9Winner 🏆

Samsung SM-G1600 Galaxy Folder 2 Dual SIM TD-LTE 16GB (Samsung G160)

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	Kindle Fire	Samsung SM-G1600	LEADER
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz	60Hz
Battery Capacity	1,500 mAh	1,950 mAh	+1,950 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	Standard	Standard	25W
Main Camera Sensor	1.3 MP	N/A	48 MP
Screen Display Size	8.9"	3.8"	8.9"
Chassis Weight	150g	160g	150g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Kindle Fire HD 8.9:

✓10g lighter chassis (150g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓1.3MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓8.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Samsung SM-G1600 Galaxy Folder 2 Dual SIM TD-LTE 16GB (Samsung G160):

✓Larger 1,950 mAh battery capacity (+450 mAh more capacity)
✓3.8" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Kindle Fire HD 8.9	Samsung SM-G1600 Galaxy Folder 2 Dual SIM TD-LTE 16GB (Samsung G160)
1. Display & Screen🏆 Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors	Color TN-TFT LCD display
Screen Size	8.9"	3.8"
Resolution & Density	1920x1200 (254 ppi)	480x800 (245 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz ProMotion	60 Hz
Brightness	N/A	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	1 GB LPDDR	2 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	1GB / 32GB	16GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Wins Camera
Primary Camera	1.3 MP	N/A
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	N/A	N/A
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	N/A	N/A
Weight	150 g	160 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	1,500 mAh	1,950 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	N/A	N/A
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	Yes	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	2.0	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Kindle Fire HD 8.9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 60.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Kindle Fire HD 8.9 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 60/100 camera rating.

When to buy Kindle Fire HD 8.9:

Significantly larger display: 8.9" vs max 3.8" for media & multitasking · Lighter body: 150g (10g lighter in hand)

When to buy Samsung SM-G1600 Galaxy Folder 2 Dual SIM TD-LTE 16GB (Samsung G160):

Larger battery capacity: 1,950 mAh (+450 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Kindle Fire HD 8.9 vs Samsung SM-G1600 Galaxy Folder 2 Dual SIM TD-LTE 16GB (Samsung G160)

Which phone is better: Kindle Fire HD 8.9 or Samsung SM-G1600 Galaxy Folder 2 Dual SIM TD-LTE 16GB (Samsung G160)?

Kindle Fire HD 8.9 leads with an overall BeastScore of 60.8/100 compared to Samsung SM-G1600 Galaxy Folder 2 Dual SIM TD-LTE 16GB (Samsung G160) (60.8/100), driven by advantages in Significantly larger display: 8.9" vs max 3.8" for media & multitasking and Lighter body: 150g (10g lighter in hand).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Kindle Fire HD 8.9 and Samsung SM-G1600 Galaxy Folder 2 Dual SIM TD-LTE 16GB (Samsung G160)?

Kindle Fire HD 8.9 is equipped with a 8.9-inch display and 1500 mAh battery, while Samsung SM-G1600 Galaxy Folder 2 Dual SIM TD-LTE 16GB (Samsung G160) features a 3.8-inch display and 1950 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Kindle Fire HD 8.9 and Samsung SM-G1600 Galaxy Folder 2 Dual SIM TD-LTE 16GB (Samsung G160)?

In lab hardware evaluations, Kindle Fire HD 8.9 scores 60/100 in camera performance, while Samsung SM-G1600 Galaxy Folder 2 Dual SIM TD-LTE 16GB (Samsung G160) scores 60/100.

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Kindle Fire HD 8.9 vs Samsung SM-G1600 Galaxy Folder 2 Dual SIM TD-LTE 16GB (Samsung G160)

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Samsung SM-G1600 Galaxy Folder 2 Dual SIM TD-LTE 16GB (Samsung G160)

WHY IS Kindle Fire HD 8.9 BETTER THAN Samsung SM-G1600 Galaxy Folder 2 Dual SIM TD-LTE 16GB (Samsung G160)?

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Kindle Fire HD 8.9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 60.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Kindle Fire HD 8.9 vs Samsung SM-G1600 Galaxy Folder 2 Dual SIM TD-LTE 16GB (Samsung G160)

Which phone is better: Kindle Fire HD 8.9 or Samsung SM-G1600 Galaxy Folder 2 Dual SIM TD-LTE 16GB (Samsung G160)?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Kindle Fire HD 8.9 and Samsung SM-G1600 Galaxy Folder 2 Dual SIM TD-LTE 16GB (Samsung G160)?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Kindle Fire HD 8.9 and Samsung SM-G1600 Galaxy Folder 2 Dual SIM TD-LTE 16GB (Samsung G160)?

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