Fire Phone VS LG G3

Amazon’s Fire Phone was officially announced today, and it’s clear that Amazon is going to go after all other phone makers with its device, particularly with its pricing starting at $199 with a new two-year contract. 

How does it stack up against other phones in that range? We wanted to help you see for yourself.

Check out the spec sheets below to see how the screen on the Fire Phone compares to that on the LG G3. And also to figure out how the cameras stack up, what kind of processors both phones have and more. Hopefully you’ll get a better understanding of how the two devices compare from a hardware angle. When it comes to software, well, of course that’s going to come down to an end user’s preferences and what he or she really wants out of a device.

How do you think the Fire Phone stacks up against the G3? Let us know.

	Fire Phone		LG G3
DISPLAY SIZE		4.7-inch, 1280 x 720 pixel display (312 ppi)		5.5-inch, 2560 x 1440 pixel display (534 ppi)
DISPLAY TYPE		IPS LCD		Quad HD
OPERATING SYSTEM		Fire OS 3.5.0 (At launch)		Android 4.4.2 (at launch)
PROCESSOR		2.2GHz Quad-core processor		2.5GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
RAM		2GB		2GB or 3GB of RAM depending on region
STORAGE		32GB 64GB		16GB 32GB
EXTERNAL STORAGE		No		Yes
EXTERNAL STORAGE SPECS		N/A		Micro SD up to 128GB
MAIN CAMERA (BACK)		13MP		13MP
SECONDARY CAMERA (FRONT)		2.1		2.1MP
NETWORKS		LTE: Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20 UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA: 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 Quad-band GSM/EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, 1900		N/A
WI-FI		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BLUETOOTH		Bluetooth 3.0		Bluetooth 4.0
BATTERY		2400 mAh		3000mAh
NFC		Yes		Yes
CONNECTIVITY		3.5mm Headphone jack Micro USB		3.5mm Headphone jack Micro USB
SENSORS		Accelerometer Ambient light Barometer Dynamic Perspective sensor system with invisible infrared illumination Gyroscope Proximity		Full list not announced yet
GPS		A-GPS Digital compass GLONASS GPS		A-GPS GLONASS
HEIGHT		5.5 inches (13.97 cm)		146.3 mm (5.76 inches)
WIDTH		2.6 inches (66.0 mm)		74.6 mm (2.94 inches)
DEPTH		0.35 inches (8.9 mm)		8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
WEIGHT		5.64 oz (160 g)		149 g (5.26 oz)
COLORS		Black, Blue, Gold, Pink, Red, White		Metallic Black, Silk White, Shine Gold, Moon Violet, Burgundy Red
SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS		Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), non-DRM AAC, MP3, MIDI, OGG, PCM/WAVE, AAC LC/ELD, HE-AAC (v1 & v2), AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AMR-WB+, Audible Enhanced format (AAX)		N/A
SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMATS		MPEG4, VP8, H.264/MPEG4/AVC,MPEG4 SP, H.263,AVI,HDCP2.x, PlayReady DRM		N/A
IN THE BOX		Wall Adapter Headphones with Mic Micro USB Cable Quick Start Guide		N/A

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Power and productivity

One area which the Amazon Fire Phone lacks against the LG G3 is in the power department. Outfitted with a 2.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor, as opposed to the G3′s 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801,

Amazon’s Fire Phone lags noticeably behind the G3, particularly in battery life because that’s where the 801 makes significant strides. To make up for lack of power the Fire Phone does offer a 64GB version for just $100 more than the standard option, doubling the maximum capacity of LG’s offering. The Fire Phone also trails the G3 in connectivity — including only having Bluetooth version 3.0 — and doesn’t feature an SD card slot for added storage. 

Amazon’s Dynamic Perspective looks to make up for its performance shortcomings by changing the way the phone interacts with its user. The custom design sensor system responds and reacts to how you hold and view your phone. Tilt or peek inside viewed maps to see Yelp reviews and ratings for businesses or get 90 degree stadium seat views in apps like Stubhub.

Amazon’s Dynamic Perspective also boasts the ability for the user to read long articles or books without ever touching the screen. 

The Fire Phone’s revolutionary Firefly technology brings the World Wide Web straight to your fingertips. A simple press of the Firefly button — which also doubles as the dedicated camera button — and the phone instantly identifies or takes action on whatever you’re viewing. Like a piece of artwork but don’t know who the artist is? Snap a picture with the Firefly button and the

Fire Phone brings up information about the name of the artwork as well as the artist. The Firefly technology even allows you to build your Amazon Wish List on-the-go or order items straight from the site. 

Amazon’s famous Mayday service — seen in its line of Kindle tablets — makes its smartphone debut packing the same quality customer service. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, the Mayday service features live help right on the device. Amazon also claims the wait time will never exceed 15 seconds and users need not schedule any appointments.

Conclusion

When it comes to a straight up spec comparison the LG G3 leaves Amazon’s Fire Phone in the dust. It performs better than the Fire Phone, the resolution is clearer, the connectivity is superior, and the operating system is smoother.

Though, where Amazon’s Fire Phone finds its legs in this competition is with its features. While not revolutionary or groundbreaking, the way in which the Dynamic Perspective and Firefly technology benefits users gives the Fire Phone room for success.

LG’s G3 smartphone is by far and away the more powerful of the two, but if you want unique features, quick access to Amazon Prime, and premium tangle-free headphones, give the Amazon Fire Phone a look. 

Read more: http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/amazons-fire-phone-vs-lg-g3/#ixzz36UuRX1Qb 

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Fire Phone VS Xperia Z2

Please look through the specifications listed below and check out how these two devices stack up against one another 

Specifications

Amazon Fire Phone

Amazon has really revolutionized the smartphone display with four cameras to give it a rather 3D or “Dynamic Perspective” look as they call it, or is it just a gimmick, along with several other features, to simply make it easier and more enjoyable to shop with Amazon.  Let’s face it, Amazon is not in the hardware business, but the selling business, and it seems as though they developed the Fire Phone to help them sell Amazon products…and we cannot fault them for doing that, however, is the Fire Phone a true flagship device that can hold its own against the competition?

Okay, let’s look at the Fire Phone’s specs and see how they compare to the Xperia Z2.  We will start with the display – at 4.7-inches, it is a half-inch smaller than the Xperia’s 5.2-inches, which is not necessarily a bad thing.  I personally, like a larger display, but MANY people feel that 4.5-4.7-inches is the ‘sweet spot’ for display size.  What is undeniable is the fact that the Fire Phone’s HD display of 720p resolution are 2012 specs and that the Full HD 1080p resolution of the Xperia Z2 is much better in theory.  You have 312 pixels-per-inch (ppi) on the Fire Phone versus the 424 ppi of the Xperia Z2.  We mentioned earlier that the Snapdragon 800 used in the Fire Phone is slightly slower than the upgraded model in the Xperia Z2, but they also differ in RAM – 2GB in the Fire Phone versus 3GB in the Sony.  The Fire Phone does come in either a 32GB or 64GB model, whereas the Xperia Z2 comes with only 16GB for storage, although there is a microSD card slot to add up to an additional 128GB of storage.  For a first-time smartphone, Amazon covered the camera area rather nicely using a 13MP, LED Flash and Auto Focus and their software gives you a lot of options and control.  It will not outdo the 20.7MP, LED Flash and Auto Focus of the Xperia Z2.  In the battery department, Amazon gave the Fire Phone a 2400mAh battery that they claim will allow you 22 hours of talk time, 285 hours in standby and video playback of up to 11 hours.  These are pretty impressive numbers on paper, but we will have to wait until we can actually test it and see how it holds up to the excellent life of the 3200mAh battery in the Xperia Z2.

The BIG difference is in the operating system and software – while the Fire Phone uses Android as a ‘background’ OS, it is heavily covered with Amazon’s Fire OS v3.5.0 and this causes a couple of problems.  The first is that the device is stripped of all of Google’s usual applications – Google Maps, Gmail, and YouTube, and the second problem being that you cannot directly purchase and download Apps in the Play Store – you must go to the Amazon Appstore to add additional applications.  This could be a dealbreaker for many devoted Android users.  The Fire Phone also offers Amazon’s popular Mayday – a free online 24-7/365 day video help feature to answer your questions about how to use the device.  Firefly is another unique feature – with one push of a button, the Fire phone can ‘identify’ an object, be it a phone number, barcode, address, picture of an item, etc., by comparing it to Amazon’s database of over 100 million items.  It will then help you locate it in one of their stores to make a purchase.

Sony Xperia Z2

The Sony Xperia Z2 may be the best smartphone Sony has ever made, but most of the world is still waiting for the answer - why can Sony have distribution channels for its HDTVs, audio equipment, and other electronics and yet fail so miserably when it comes selling smartphones?  Sony promises every year that they intend on being a major player in the U.S. smartphone market and every year…nothing.  It would be different if they made entry-level devices and were selling to the emerging nations, but with Sony, it is quite the opposite – they make only high-end and expensive devices, but never manage to get their smartphones to one of the major places that can plenty of people can afford to buy them, the U.S.

Okay, I am off the soapbox and now we can get on to the specifications comparison between the Sony Xperia Z2 and the Amazon Fire Phone.  The Xperia Z2’s 5.2-inch display simply outclasses the Fire Phone’s – not because it is larger, but because it is a Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution display with 424 ppi versus the Fire’s HD 1280 x 720 resolution with only 312 ppi.  The Xperia Z2’s processor is the updated Snapdragon 800 used in the Fire Phone with slightly better graphics and speed.  The Xperia Z2 is also packing 1GB more RAM at 3GB – as far as internal storage goes, it only comes in a 16GB model, however, it also comes with a microSD card slot that can expand that storage up to an additional 128GB.  I am not putting down the Fire Phone’s camera; however, the Xperia Z2’s 20.7MP main camera surpasses its competition.  The 3200mAh battery also outclasses the smaller 2400mAh battery of the Fire Phone – both are non-removable.

Price and availability also play a role in our comparison tests and neither one of these devices is cheap or widely available.  The Fire Phone will be exclusively on AT&T – a move we simply do not understand for a company that wants as many people as possible to have access to your device, while the Sony Xperia Z2 is available on Amazon and they claim an unlocked U.S. version will be available “this summer.”  In addition, a picture was released showed the Xperia Z2 with Verizon branding.

Recomendation is

Summary

We are going with the Sony Xperia Z2 in this round – but not by much – it depends what you want out of your device. The Sony’s ‘traditional’ Full HD display is going to give you a sharper image and text and will offer you a true Android experience, complete with Google’s applications and full access to the Play Store for any other applications you love.  The Xperia Z2 should be a great device with exceptional build quality, if not always the most comfortable smartphone to hold for long periods of time. 

If you like the newest gimmicks, like the Fire Phone’s “Dynamic Perspective,”  are an avid Amazon shopper and use their Prime program then the Fire Phone should not disappoint.  It has an excellent camera, dual stereo speakers (so does the Xperia Z2), a good processor and 2GB of RAM – it’s that forked version of Android 4.2, the Fire OS v3.5.0, that will turn most modern day users off.  If you want a great Android device that you can use all of the great peripherals with, such as smartwatches, health wearables and fitness bands with, then the Sony Xperia Z2 wins this battle hands down.  If you are an Amazon fanatic and are more interested in their features than anything else, then pick yourself up a Fire Phone.


Source : http://www.androidheadlines.com/2014/06/phone-comparisons-amazon-fire-phone-vs-sony-xperia-z2.html

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Fire Phone Leather Case

Slim, form-fitting cases designed by Amazon to perfectly fit your Fire phone and provide full access to all features and ports. Your Amazon case is crafted from premium natural leather and provides stylish protection against occasional bumps and drops, with a low-profile design that fits comfortably in your pocket.

1. Features a slim design, engineered by Amazon for a perfect fit
2. Premium natural leather provides stylish protection from occasional bumps and drops
3. Provides full access to all of the features and ports on your Fire
4. Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 2.7 x 0.4 inches ; 0.6 ounces
5. Shipping Weight: 12.5 ounces

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Fire Phone vs. Samsung Galaxy S5

Amazon Fire Phone vs. Samsung Galaxy S5 – Hardware Specs
Some rumors in the past have suggested that Amazon’s first smartphone will be a low-to-mid range device that will compensate for the lack of hardware performance with great content. While the Fire Phone does indeed focus a great deal on content and user experience, performance is actually not too shabby either.
Spec-wise, the Amazon Fire Phone packs a Snapdragon 800 CPU featuring four Krait 400 cores clocked at 2.2 GHz and an Adreno 330 graphics chip. The device takes advantage of 2 GB of RAM and is being offered with 32 or 64 GB of non-expandable storage.
In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy S5 packs a Snapdragon 801 quad-core Krait 400 CPU clocked at 2.5 GHz, an Adreno 330 GPU and 2 GB of RAM. Storage-wise, the handset packs 16 or 32 GB of storage, expandable via microSD by up to an additional 128 GB.

Display and Cameras
As most of you know, the majority of big time smartphone manufacturers out there have either already made the first step into QHD territory, or are about to do so by the end of the year. Interestingly enough, Amazon doesn’t seem to be in a hurry, as the Fire Phone packs a more “conservative” 4.7 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280, resulting in a pixel density of 312 pixels per inch.

On the other side of the fence, the Samsung Galaxy S5 packs a Super AMOLED panel that measures 5.1-inches in diagonal and comes with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 and a pixel density of 432 ppi. Clearly, the Samsung Galaxy S5 takes the cake on paper, but in practice this discrepancy in display size and resolution might not count for too much.
This reflects the fact that the Amazon Fire Phone comes with a 3D-esque user interface that should improve the end user experience by a greater margin than a higher pixel density. At least that’s what Amazon seems to be thinking and hoping, but whether or not Amazon managed to successfully pull this off is another matter altogether. We’ll have to wait for the smartphone to go on sale before reaching a definitive conclusion in that regard.
As far as the cameras go, the Samsung Galaxy S5 packs a 16 MP ISOCELL camera boasting an LED flash, phase detection autofocus, a 1/2.6″ sensor with 1.12 µm pixel size and HDR. The front panel is enriched by a 2 MP sensor.

The Amazon Fire Phone comes with a 13 MP main camera, and although the unit is 3 MP smaller than Samsung Galaxy S5′s, Amazon was eager to mention that the Fire Phone’s main camera is much more powerful than Galaxy S5′s shooter, as well as iPhone 5S’. After all, out of the three devices, the Fire Phone is the only one to take advantage of Optical Image Stabilization. On the other hand, the Galaxy S5 is capable of recording 2160p videos at 30fps / 1080p videos at 60 fps or 720p vids at 120 fps. The Amazon Fire Phone’s highest record resolution is 1080p at 30 fps.

The Fire Phone also packs a 2.1 MP front-facing sensor and 4 infra-red cameras fitted at each corner of the front panel. These sensors are used for the 3D user interface, and they determine the user’s head position etc.
The entire package draws energy from a 2,400 mAh battery which, despite of it being 400 mAh smaller than the Galaxy S5′s unit, it promises more battery life and up to 65 hours of audio playback, 11 hours of video playback or 22 hours of talk time.

Extra Features
On the face of it, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is a more powerful device than the Amazon Fire Phone, at least when it comes to raw processing power. However, the Fire Phone is more about the user experience than raw hardware performance.
Amazon’s first smartphone manages to stand out from the crowd by offering services such as Mayday and Firefly; the latter being an app that has its very own dedicated hardware button. 

Firefly is like Shazam on steroids, as it can recognize not only songs, but books, text, pictures, phone numbers, movies, TV shows and much more.
Although it’s a bit bulkier than the Galaxy S5, the Fire Phone does look more solid than the regular SGS5, as it comes with rubber and metal elements that give it a more premium feel. The Fire Phone comes with dual stereo speakers, as well as a pair of tangle-free high quality earbuds.

There’s not a lot to talk about when it comes Samsung Galaxy S5′s design. It’s simply average, but Samsung does have a few aces up its sleeve as well. The SGS5 takes advantage of a fingerprint scanner, a heart rate sensor, a new TouchWiz UI and new features like Download Booster and Ultra Power Saving mode.

All in all, whether you prefer Samsung’s range of features over the goodies offered by the Amazon Fire Phone is a matter of choice, but we have the feeling that the Fire Phone offers a more complete package. Unlike the fingerprint scanner which can be very unreliable, as well as the Download Booster which is not available on every carrier’s network, the Amazon Fire Phone offers a wide range of features that seem to have more practical uses. It’s difficult to beat top-notch customer support and ease of access to content.
So what are your thoughts regarding these two devices? Which one of these two smartphones would you buy?



Source: http://thediplomat.com/2014/06/matchup-amazon-fire-phone-vs-samsung-galaxy-s5/

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Fire Phone VS Iphone 5s

So Amazon's finally joined the smartphone crew, launching its Fire Phone into an arena already crowded with iPhones, Androids and even the odd Windows Phone.

But while the competition may be fierce, Amazon's debut handset still manages to stand out thanks to its 3D screen, built-in tech support, top-notch camera and world-scanning Firefly feature.

Of course the first thing we want to do as soon as we see a new phone is compare it to its rivals. So how does it shape up against Apple's finest the iPhone 5s?

READ MORE: Amazon Fire Phone preview

DESIGN AND BUILD

The Fire Phone doesn't stray too far from the tried-and-tested as far as design goes. It looks like a smartphone, it's shaped like a smartphone, it is a smartphone. It's a nicely built one though, with a rubberised body, Gorilla glass on both the front and back and expertly machined aluminium buttons.

It has a 4.7in screen and dimensions of 139x66.5x8.9mm, which makes it bigger than the iPhone but smaller than every flagship Android out there. All that glass makes it heavier than the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S5 - 160g to the S5's 145g, although you're unlikely to notice much difference in use.

The iPhone 5s is smaller. It has a 4in screen, measures 123.8x58.6x7.6mm and weighs a lot less than the Fire: a mere 112g. Like the Fire Phone it's beautifully built, with an aluminium shell and typically Apple attention to detail.

In short, both phones have premium builds and classy looks. We might change our opinion once we've actually seen the Fire Phone in the flesh, so to speak, but until then this round's a tie.

Winner: Draw

SCREEN

On specs alone the Fire Phone's display is a disappointment. With a resolution of 1280x720 - that's 315ppi - it looks decidedly antiquated next to the 1080p screens of the Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One (M8), let alone the 2K display of the LG G3.

Against the 5s, though, it's a close-run thing: the iPhone's 1136x640 resolution isn't too hot itself, and its 326ppi is near enough to the Fire Phone's that you'd barely spot the difference in pixel density.

But there is one significant advantage to the Fire Phone - it's 3D. Well, kind of. On the front of the handset sit four cameras - one in each corner - which track the position of your head and calculate how you're looking at the screen. Through some clever software tricks it then displays an image which appears to have depth.

This differs from the standard 3D method of making images appear to come out of the screen, and has several uses - you can, for instance, look to the side of labels on a map in order to read the text underneath. Or look behind objects in games. Or simply marvel at the various 3D-effect lock screens.

Is it genuinely useful? It’s too early to say. Developers have the potential to create some truly innovative apps for the Fire’s 3D screen, so we’ll remain tentatively optimistic for the time being.

Until we wrap our hands around some mind-blowing 3D apps though, it’s another draw for now.

Winner: Draw

CAMERA

The iPhone 5s is generally regarded as having one of the best smartphone cameras around, and like the Nokia Lumia 1020 – it’s constantly used as a benchmark to measure the imaging prowess of rival devices.

The iPhone 5s’ 8MP camera produces more detailed, more accurate shots than many of its 13MP Android competitors, so the Fire Phone’s 13MP camera isn’t guaranteed to be the superior snapper, despite the extra megapixels it offers.

The iPhone’s dual-LED amber/white flash could mean that its colours will still be more accurate, especially with skin tones.

The Fire Phone, like the LG G3, also offers optical image stabilisation, which, on paper, means it should cope well with movement and low-light shots.

Both cameras have their advantages. Until we're able to examine shots taken with both devices in supervised conditions, this is a draw too. 

Winner: Draw

SOFTWARE

This isn't the typical case of Android vs iOS. While the Fire Phone is technically running Android, it's a very heavily modified version called Fire OS v3.5 - and its unrecognisable from stock Android.

The bad news is that the Fire Phone lacks the official Google Play Store and Google apps. Not only does that mean no Gmail, Google Maps, Play Music or Hangouts, it also means that users will have to settle for Amazon's Android App Store.

While Amazon's alternative app storefront has plenty of apps to fill its shelves, there's no escaping the fact that the official Play Store has more.

The iPhone 5s therefore comfortably beats the Fire Phone when it comes to both the number of apps, and the quality of those on offer.

The Fire Phone does fight back with a few Amazon exclusives however. Its Mayday feature is ideal for the less tech-savvy, serving up a direct connection to an Amazon helper who can help troubleshoot problems in real time.

Amazon's Firefly feature is also rather impressive. It lets you take photos of everything from CDs to books, as well as having the ability to recognise songs and films. Naturally, it will provide an Amazon link to everything it recognises, letting you snap up things you like the look of with just a few clicks.

We go into detail regarding iOS 7's gorgeous looks and features in our full in-depth review, but from what we've seen, it offers a sleeker, prettier user experience. That, coupled with its superior app selection, gives this round to the Apple camp.

Winner: Apple iPhone 5s

PERFORMANCE

The iPhone's A7 chip slightly outperforms the Fire Phone's Snapdragon 800 in numerous Anantech benchmarks, but for all intents and purposes - given the smoothness of other Snapdragon 800 Android devices like the LG G2 when compared to the iPhone - both devices should perform equally smoothly.

The Fire Phone's 2GB or RAM compared to the iPhones 1GB is an advantage on paper, but in practice we've found that this tends to make no difference to the slickness or multitasking of iOS.

Winner: Draw

BATTERY

The Fire Phone has a larger battery than the iPhone 5s (2400mAh vs 1560mAh), so it should last longer than its Apple rival in general use. 

Amazon lists the Fire Phone as having up to 65 hours of music playback and up to 285 hours of stand-by time, while the iPhone hits 40 hours and 250 hours respectively. 

Winner: Amazon Fire Phone

INITIAL VERDICT

Until we get the Fire Phone in our hands to test out its camera and 3D display and more, a lot of these categories will remain draws. 

Our initial impressions, based purely on the paper-based specs of both devices, have us choosing the iPhone 5s, mainly due to the superior app selection.

This could very well change if we feel that the Fire Phone has more to offer in our full review however, so stay tuned. 

Winner: Apple iPhone 5s

Source : http://www.stuff.tv/amazon/amazon-fire-phone-vs-apple-iphone-5s-weigh/feature

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