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Amazon Fire 7 Kids vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A9

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01Selected Amazon Fire 7 Kids 456 g. 7 inch screen. MediaTek MT8163V/B (64-bit quad-core) processor. 1 GB RAM in this version. 16 GB storage in this version. KSh 14,500Out of Stock	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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Amazon Fire 7 Kids 16GB (12th Gen 2022)KSh 14,300

Amazon Fire HD 8 32GBKSh 13,800

Redmi Pad SE 8.7KSh 15,800

Lenovo Tab M9KSh 18,000

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11KSh 20,000

Modio M123 5G TabletKSh 11,000

Tecno MegaPad 10KSh 18,300

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 if you want more memory (8 GB RAM), more storage (up to 128 GB) and a 8 MP main camera. Choose the Amazon Fire 7 Kids if you prefer MediaTek MT8163V/B and Fire OS 7.

Display

Amazon Fire 7 Kids: 7 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9: About 8.7 inch screen

Performance

Amazon Fire 7 Kids: MediaTek MT8163V/B (64-bit quad-core) processor
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9: Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor

Software

Amazon Fire 7 Kids: Runs Fire OS 7
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9: Runs Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8

Connections

Amazon Fire 7 Kids: Wi-Fi 4 support
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9: Wi-Fi 5 support

Memory

Amazon Fire 7 Kids: 1 GB RAM
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9: Up to 8 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire 7 Kids

No clear advantage over the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9

More memory: up to 8 GB RAM (vs 1 GB).
More storage: up to 128 GB (vs 16 GB).
Higher-resolution main camera: 8 MP (vs 2 MP).
Larger 8.7-inch screen (vs 7-inch).
Higher screen resolution: 800 × 1340 (vs 1024 × 600).
Higher video resolution: 1080p (vs 720p).

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Priority	Amazon Fire 7 Kids	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Display	7-inch LCD display	8.7-inch LCD display, 179 ppi
Performance	MediaTek MT8163V/B processor	Mediatek Helio G99 processor
Memory	1 GB RAM	Up to 8 GB RAM
Storage	16 GB storage	Up to 128 GB storage
Battery life	Up to 7 hours per charge	5,100 mAh battery
Weight	456 g	332 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 4.1	Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
Software	Fire OS 7	Android 13
Battery capacity	Up to 7 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching video	5,100 mAh battery
Charging	Fully charges	15 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire 7 Kids	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Brand	Amazon	Samsung
Model	Amazon Fire 7 Kids (2019)	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Announced	2019	2023, October 05
Generation	9th Gen	—
Model number	KFMUWI	—
Connectivity	Mobile network: Wi-Fi only; Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n (dual band); Bluetooth: 4.1 LE; USB: USB 2.0 (micro-B 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: 2 MP; Front: 2 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 7 Kids	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Dimensions	220 x 161 x 25.8 mm	211 x 124.7 x 8 mm (8.31 x 4.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight	456 g	332 g or 333 g (11.71 oz)
Protective case	Kid-Proof Case	—

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire 7 Kids	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Display	7 inches IPS LCD	8.7 inches, 214.9 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio); TFT LCD
Screen resolution	1024 x 600 IPS	800 x 1340 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~179 ppi density)
Display features	5-point multi-touch	—

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire 7 Kids	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Processor	MediaTek MT8163V/B (64-bit quad-core)	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU	ARM Cortex-A53 (1.3 GHz)	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	ARM Mali-T720 MP2	Mali-G57 MC2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire 7 Kids	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
RAM	1GB	4GB, 8GB
Storage	16GB	64GB, 128GB
Expandable storage	MicroSD up to 512 GB	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	—	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire 7 Kids	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Rear camera	2 MP	8 MP, AF
Front camera	2 MP	2 MP
Rear camera features	Fixed focus	—
Rear camera video	720p HD	1080p@30fps
Front camera video	720p HD	Yes

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire 7 Kids	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Battery	Up to 7 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching video, and listening to music.	Li-Po 5100 mAh
Charging	Fully charges in approximately 4 hours using the micro-USB power adapter included in the box.	15W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire 7 Kids	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Operating system	Fire OS 7	Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8
Android base version	Android 9	—

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire 7 Kids	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Network	Wi-Fi only	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 7 Kids	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Bluetooth	4.1 LE	5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n (dual band)	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 2.0 (micro-B connector)	USB Type-C 2.0
NFC	—	No
Radio	—	No

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire 7 Kids	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Colors	Pink, Blue, Purple Kid-Proof Case	Graphite, Silver, Navy

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire 7 Kids	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Loudspeakers	Integrated speaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jack	3.5 mm stereo jack	Yes
Microphone	Yes	—

Similarities

Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Both have LCD displays.
Both connect over Bluetooth.
Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
Same front camera: 2 MP.

In summary

Choose Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 for a larger screen and more storage; Amazon Fire 7 Kids offers a smaller screen.

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