Amazon announced the next-generation Kindle Fire HDX and boasts heavy specifications with only $229 off-contract price, matching Nexus 7 2013. Did Amazon kill ASUS Nexus 7 pride? Or does Nexus 7 2013 bested the new Kindle?

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX

Source: Amazon

It seems like Amazon outmatched the Nexus 7 2013 in many terms including specifications and features. By default, Kindle Fire HDX features Amazon exclusive services and platform updates but the next-gen tablet sports mouth-watering new additions.

1. Customised Dolby Audio: Uses Dolby Digital Plus with automatic volume adjustment, creates virtual surround sound and delivers easy-to-understand dialogue movies. Optimise audio profile depending on what you do, with or without headphones.

2. Dynamic Image Contrast: Get better viewing with the HDX display screen, indoors or out.

3. Perfect Colour: Kindle Fire HDX features 100 percent sRGB - red, green and blue colours.

4. Live On-Device Support: Get live technical support from Amazon expert right on the tablet. Tech support agent is visible but they cannot see you for privacy protection.

5. Fire OS Mojito 3.0: New Kindle Fire tablets have the latest Fire OS 3.0 Mojito which runs Android with cloud services and built-in media libraries.

ASUS Google Nexus 7 2013

Source: ASUS

The most powerful and portable Nexus 7 tablet released for 2013 running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS. ASUS redesigned the 2013 edition with narrower bezel and thinner body with 4G LTE technology.

1. Slimmer and Thinner: Nexus 7 2013 has thin bezel, slim design, matte cover with 290g of weight.

2. Android 4.3 Jelly Bean: It is heavily packed with features from the latest Android version such as Bluetooth Smart, Restricted User Profiles, OpenGL ES 3.0, Improved Daydream, smoother Project Butter and more.

3. Upgraded Camera: ASUS upgraded the camera to 5MP auto-focus with f/2.4 aperture at the rear and 1.2MP front unit for video chat.

4. Google Services: Connect automatically with the wide range of services from Google such as Google Now, Chrome browser, Gmail and YouTube, all for free.

Kindle Fire HDX vs. Nexus 7 2013

Amazon made sensible upgrades on their next-generation Kindle Fire tablets and some of them are enough to kick-ass the Nexus 7 2013. However, there are some functionality with the Nexus 7 2013 which may not be found on the Kindle Fire HDX such as higher camera lens, wireless charging and HDMI connection.

Technical Specifications

Kindle Fire HDX 7

Nexus 7 2013

Operating System

Android 4.X Jelly Bean OS (customised)

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS

Processor

2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800

1.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro

Graphics Chip

Adreno 330

Adreno 320

RAM

2GB

2GB

Display

7-inches IPS LCD 1200x1920, 323ppi with 10 fingers support

7-inches LED-backlit IPS LCD 1200x1920, 323ppi with 10 fingers support and protected by Corning Gorilla Glass

Storage

16/32/64GB internal; no SD card support

16/32GB internal; no SD card support

Camera

1.3MP rear only

5MP rear; 1.2MP front

Connectivity

2G GSM, 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi Bluetooth

2G GSM, 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi Bluetooth, NFC

Battery

From 11 to 17 hours of usage

Up to 9 hours of multimedia

Specials and Extras

Active noise cancellation

Wireless charging

Facebook integration

HDMI port

Free cloud for all Amazon content

Swype on keyboard

Text-to-speech content reader

Price

$229

$229

Kindle Fire HDX kills the Nexus 7 in terms of processing speed, better graphics unit, dynamic screen against surrounding light and higher internal storage. Nexus 7 2013 won in terms of wireless recharging, HDMI port, Gorilla Glass, Android 4.3 goodies and full access to Google services.