If Amazon wants to make the Fire phone successful, it's not going to do so by making it available to just one network in the world. All of these factors will severely limit the number of phones Amazon can sell very few people will want the Fire desperately enough to switch carriers or go through the hassle of unlocking it. ![]() Even worse, the phone is locked to only function with AT&T SIM cards, so if you plan to travel internationally, you'll need to be lucky enough to get an unlock code, either through the carrier or unofficial means. It's also not launching with any international availability. One of the biggest disappointments about the Fire phone is its agreement with AT&T. It doesn't feature a microSD card slot, however, so you'll need to shell out another $100 if you want the 64GB model. The $200 model comes with 32GB of internal storage, which beats out the 16GB that the iPhone 5s and GS5 offer at the same price. The video quality isn't quite as good as other flagships, but otherwise there's very little to complain about aside from the difference in resolution. Its colors are accurate and the 590-nit display is incredibly bright, which makes a difference when you're trying to read the screen in direct sunlight. On a positive note, the viewing angles are good and text is still crisper than I would've expected. This is far lower than the GS5, One M8 and G3, and only a few ticks below the iPhone 5s. It has a 4.7-inch 720p LCD panel, which offers a relatively unimpressive pixel density of 315 ppi. Though it's not horrible by any means, the Fire's display quality is not on par with other flagships. Since I prefer using my left hand, however, this was a big pain point. ![]() The other stereo speaker is on the top, between the 3.5mm headphone jack and power key the latter is placed on the left side, which is perfect if you hold the phone in your right hand. (If you're already wary of Big Brother, the idea that five eyes are looking back at you won't help your anxiety.) The only button is a Samsung-esque home key that protrudes out of the glass underneath the display.įinally, the bottom of the phone houses a stereo speaker, mic and micro-USB 2.0 charging port, while the left side features a volume rocker, camera/Firefly quick-access button and nano-SIM slot. There's a Kinect-like sensor on each corner and a selfie cam just to the right of the earpiece on the top. Sadly, the front is a massive contrast to the minimal back, with the five lenses being the primary culprits. All you'll see here is Amazon's logo near the top and the obligatory federal certification details near the bottom aside from that, the camera, LED flash and mic are neatly tucked away in the top-right corner. Despite being an AT&T exclusive, the carrier's logo is nowhere to be seen on the device (front or back). It's comfortable to hold and my thumb could reach nearly every part of the display, so I rarely felt like I had to use two hands unless I was typing a message. The only exception is the One M8, which weighs exactly the same as the Fire and has a more premium-feeling aluminum body.īy subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy.Īmazon's goal was to make the Fire ideal for one-handed use, and indeed, it succeeded: The screen measures a manageable 4.7 inches and the sides are easy to grip. And at 5.64 ounces (160g), it's heavier than the competition. Yet Amazon's inaugural phone feels thicker than all of them due to its blocky design: The sides are mostly blunt, but they taper toward the back, which lies completely flat. The Fire is thicker than the iPhone 5s and Galaxy S5, just as thick as the LG G3 and thinner than the One M8 and Moto X. The sides are protected with a rubberized polyurethane material, however, which should improve the phone's chances of survival if dropped. The use of glass on the front and back is a throwback to the Nexus 4 and iPhone 4/4s, which means it's a fingerprint magnet and more susceptible to breaks than polycarbonate. It looks more like a prototype than a phone that's supposed to compete against well-designed beauts like the iPhone 5s, LG G3 and HTC One M8. Amazon labels their generations based on the year they released the device.įor instance, Amazon released the Fire (5th Generation) in 2015.Amazon appears to have put so much effort on the Fire phone's unique features that it didn't focus on making the device attractive. This section will tell you what Generation of Kindle Fire you have. ![]() In the Device Options Screen scroll to the bottom of the screen and locate the Device Model. To determine the model of your Kindle Fire, slide down the quick menu and tap Settings then tap Device Options. How do I know what Kindle Fire Tablet I have Bookshelf for Kindle Fire requires a Kindle Fire (4th Generation) or greater running Fire OS 5.4.0.1 or later.
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