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Amazon Fire HD 10 2023 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A9

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01Selected Amazon Fire HD 10 2023 433.6 g. 10.1 inch screen. Mediatek MT8186A processor. 3 GB RAM in this version. Runs Fire OS 8. KSh 17,800In Stock Add to cart	02 Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 About 8.7 inch screen. Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor. 5,100 mAh battery capacity. 15 W rated wired charging power. Runs Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8. KSh 17,500In Stock Add to cart

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Lenovo Tab M9KSh 18,000

Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids 32GB (13th Gen 2023)KSh 22,800

Amazon Fire HD 8 KidsKSh 18,300

Tecno MegaPad 10KSh 18,300

Redmi Pad SE 8.7KSh 15,800

Redmi Pad SEKSh 19,500

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11KSh 20,000

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Amazon Fire HD 10 2023 if you want a larger 10.1-inch screen, a higher 1920 × 1200 screen resolution and a 5 MP selfie camera. Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 if you want faster 15 W charging, more memory (8 GB RAM) and a 8 MP main camera.

Display

Amazon Fire HD 10 2023: 10.1 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9: About 8.7 inch screen

Performance

Amazon Fire HD 10 2023: Mediatek MT8186A processor
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9: Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor

Software

Amazon Fire HD 10 2023: Runs Fire OS 8
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9: Runs Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8

Memory

Amazon Fire HD 10 2023: 3 GB RAM
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9: Up to 8 GB RAM

Storage

Amazon Fire HD 10 2023: Up to 64 GB storage
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9: Up to 128 GB storage

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire HD 10 2023

Larger 10.1-inch screen (vs 8.7-inch).
Higher screen resolution: 1920 × 1200 (vs 800 × 1340).
Higher-resolution selfie camera: 5 MP (vs 2 MP).

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9

Faster rated wired charging: 15 W (vs 9 W).
More memory: up to 8 GB RAM (vs 3 GB).
Higher-resolution main camera: 8 MP (vs 5 MP).
Lighter: 332 g (vs 433.6 g).

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Priority	Amazon Fire HD 10 2023	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Display	10.1-inch LCD display	8.7-inch LCD display, 179 ppi
Performance	Mediatek MT8186A processor	Mediatek Helio G99 processor
Memory	3 GB RAM	Up to 8 GB RAM
Storage	Up to 64 GB storage	Up to 128 GB storage
Battery life	Up to 13 hours per charge	5,100 mAh battery
Weight	433.6 g	332 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
Software	Fire OS 8	Android 13
Battery capacity	Up to 13 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching videos	5,100 mAh battery
Charging	9 W wired charging	15 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 10 2023	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Brand	Amazon	Samsung
Model	Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023)	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Announced	2023	2023, October 05
Generation	13th Gen	—
Model number	KFTUWI	—
Connectivity	Mobile network: Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi: Dual band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz; Bluetooth: 5.3 LE; USB: USB-C (2.0) connector	Mobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0
Cameras	Rear: 5 MP; Front: 5 MP	Rear: 8 MP, AF; Front: 2 MP
Status	—	Available. Released 2023, October 05
Models	—	SM-X110, SM-X115
SAR	—	0.48 W/kg (head) 0.89 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	—	0.51 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 10 2023	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Dimensions	246mm x 164.8mm x 8.6mm	211 x 124.7 x 8 mm (8.31 x 4.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight	433.6 g	332 g or 333 g (11.71 oz)

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 10 2023	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Display	10.1 inches IPS LCD	8.7 inches, 214.9 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio); TFT LCD
Screen resolution	1920 x 1200 IPS	800 x 1340 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~179 ppi density)
Display protection	Strengthened aluminosilicate glass	—
Display features	5 - simultaneously multi-touch	—

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 10 2023	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Processor	Mediatek MT8186A	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU	2 x A76@2.05 GHz, 6x A55@2.0 GHz	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	ARM G52MC22EE @1 GHz	Mali-G57 MC2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 10 2023	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
RAM	3GB	4GB, 8GB
Storage	32GB, 64GB	64GB, 128GB
Expandable storage	MicroSD up to 1 TB	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	—	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 10 2023	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Rear camera	5 MP	8 MP, AF
Front camera	5 MP	2 MP
Rear camera video	1080p Full HD	1080p@30fps
Front camera video	1080p Full HD	Yes

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 10 2023	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Battery	Up to 13 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching videos, and listening to music.	Li-Po 5100 mAh
Charging	9W wired, under 4 hours; 15W wired, under 3 hours	15W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 10 2023	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Operating system	Fire OS 8	Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8
Android base version	Android 11	—

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 10 2023	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Network	Wi-Fi	GSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM	—	Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
2G bands	—	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	—	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	—	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
Speed	—	HSPA, LTE - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 10 2023	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Bluetooth	5.3 LE	5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-Fi	Dual band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Positioning	WiFi-based	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS - cellular model only
USB	USB-C (2.0) connector	USB Type-C 2.0
NFC	—	No
Radio	—	No

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 10 2023	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Sensors	Accelerometer, Light sensor	Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Colors	Black, Lilac, Ocean	Graphite, Silver, Navy

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 10 2023	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Loudspeakers	Dual stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jack	3.5 mm stereo jack	Yes
Microphone	Yes - single	—

Similarities

Both support Wi-Fi 5.
Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Both have LCD displays.
Both charge over USB-C.
Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

Choose Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 for faster wired charging and more memory; Amazon Fire HD 10 2023 offers a larger, sharper screen.

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