Amazon Fire Phone Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4.7", 1280 x 720
Front Camera
2 Megapixel
Main Camera
13 Megapixel
Operating System
Fire OS 3.6.0
Storage
32 GB
RAM
2 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
Battery
2400 mAh

Complete technical specifications, details, expert ratings and review of Amazon Fire Phone. Find out how your chosen phone stacks up against the competition and whether it's the one that best meets your expectations with the phone comparison feature.

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Amazon Fire Phone
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 139.2 mm Better than 53 % of phones rated.
Width 66.5 mm Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
Depth 8.9 mm Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Weight 160 g Worse than 63 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.48 W/kg
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM

The Amazon Fire Phone has a height of 139.2 mm, a width of 66.5 mm and a thickness of 8.9 mm. The weight of the phone is 160 g.

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DISPLAY Amazon Fire Phone
Display Type LCD display
Screen Size (Display Size) 4.7" Worse than 56 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1280 x 720 pixels Better than 63 % of phones rated.
Display Format HD
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.

The screen size reaches 4.7" inches. Phones with smaller displays are easier to use with one hand. The experience is less pleasant compared to phones with large displays. However, if you're buying a phone for basic use and don't want, for example, a good gaming experience or a large screen for watching movies, this size should be good enough for you. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Amazon Fire Phone is 1280 x 720 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Amazon Fire Phone
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
Clock Speed 2.2 GHz Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Quad-core Worse than 57 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 330

Amazon Fire Phone is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 800. The number of processor cores is 4. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. The processor frequency indicates how many instructions phone can process in 1 second. The higher the frequency, the better the performance. Standard processor frequency range today is between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz. Amazon Fire Phone reaches the frequency of 2.2 GHz.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Qualcomm ADRENO 330.

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MEMORY Amazon Fire Phone
RAM 2 GB Better than 55 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 32 GB Better than 62 % of phones rated.

The phone´s internal memory capacity is 32 GB. The size of the internal storage determines e.g., how many photos, songs, movies, or applications you can store on your phone. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Luckily, most smartphone manufacturers nowadays offer models with different memory sizes to suit every user.

RAM memory of the Amazon Fire Phone is 2 GB. Most powerful phones currently have an operating memory of 12 GB or more, which is especially useful for demanding users such as gaming enthusiasts. Normally, phones nowadays have 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications. Operating memory of less than 4 GB is found in lower-end phones or older models, and they are suitable for low-end users who don't use demanding applications and have the phone more for basic use.

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CAMERA Amazon Fire Phone
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 13 Megapixel Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.0 Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Better than 87 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 6x Better than 65 % of phones rated.
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Burst mode, panoramic pictures
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 2 Megapixel Worse than 81 % of phones rated.

The rear camera of the Amazon Fire Phone has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of the main lens is 13 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors. The aperture of main lens reaches F/2.0 value. The best phones have a lens with an aperture of up to F/1.5, where more light can pass through sensor and photos will be of a high quality even in low light conditions. However, lenses with apertures around F/1.8 to F/2.2 are the most common. The lower the number after the slash, the better the photo quality.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 6x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. An undeniable advantage is the optical image stabilisation, which makes image significantly more stable without any loss in quality. Cheaper phone models are equipped with electronic stabilisation, which has a negative effect on the resulting image quality.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Amazon Fire Phone has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of front lens reaches 2 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is only one of several other significant factors that affect resulting quality of a photo.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Amazon Fire Phone
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2400 mAh Better than 54 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 285 hours Worse than 67 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 1020 minutes Better than 73 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk: up to 1020 min
Standby: up to 285 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of Amazon Fire Phone is 2400 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

Standby time is 285 hours and it expresses the maximum time your phone can last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. Talk time, or we can say battery life when making calls, then indicates amount of time your phone will last from a full charge if you are constantly on a call. Amazon Fire Phone is provided with a talk time about 1020 minutes.

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CELLULAR Amazon Fire Phone
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Fire OS 3.6.0
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

Amazon Fire Phone supports 4G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is Fire OS 3.6.0.

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COMMUNICATIONS Amazon Fire Phone
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, OPP, SPP, GOEP, A2DP, AVRCP, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Fans of modern technology will appreciate NFC function, which allows, among other things, contactless mobile phone payments, but also finds other uses in connectivity, such as unlocking the door or loading the menu in restaurant using the NFC tag. Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 3.0, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.

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MEDIA Amazon Fire Phone
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, AC-3, AAC-LC, OGG, MIDI, HE-AAC, Audible AAX
Supported Digital Video Standards AVC, AVI, MPEG-4, H.264, H.263
Sound Enhancements Dolby Digital Plus sound
FEATURES Amazon Fire Phone
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, Dynamic Perspective sensor
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features TTY compatible, software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air), multitasking, HD Voice, Screen mirroring, Firefly technology, ASAP (Advanced Streaming and Prediction) technology, X-Ray function, Second Screen, Quick Switch function, Home Carousel mode
OTHERS Amazon Fire Phone
Included Accessories Stereo headset, USB cable, power adapter
Compliant Standards HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible)

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